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Solar Power in 07061 (Plainfield, NJ)

Solar Energy in 07061

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in 07061 with an average of 6.02 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 07061

Solar panels in 07061 that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 07061

The total length of the day in 07061 (Plainfield, NJ) today (March 28, 2024) will be 12 hours and 33 minutes. [More]

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Solar Energy in 07061 (Plainfield, NJ)

Solar Energy Data for 07061

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 07061.

* Amounts listed in kWh/m2/day (kilowatt hours per square meter per day).
* See glossary & definitions below.


Solar Energy Analysis for 07061

Solar Radiation Data in 07061

Based on historical 07061 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 07061. [1]

The region associated with 07061 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.96 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 2% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.88 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 07061 that are always titled at the latitude of Plainfield (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.66 kWh/m2/day, or about 18% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.96 kWh/m2/day and approximately 20% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.88 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar Energy Glossary

Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI)

Global Horizontal Irradiance: The total amount of solar radiation that is received per unit area by a surface that is always positioned in a horizontal manner.

Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI)

Direct Normal Irradiance: The total amount of solar radiation received per unit area by a surface that is always perpendicular to the sun rays that come in a straight line from the direction of the sun at its current position in the sky.

Average Tilt at Latitude (ATaL)

Average Tilt at Latitude: The total amount of solar radiation received per unit area by a surface that is tilted toward the equator at an angle equal to the current latitude. ATaL will often produce the optimum energy output.

Solar Radiation Levels in 07061

Solar Radiation Data in 07061

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 07061.

* Amounts listed in kWh/m2/day (kilowatt hours per square meter per day)

Solar Radiation Analysis for 07061

Solar Radiation Data in 07061

The region associated with 07061 has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.99 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 07061 is July with an average of 6.02 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 5.68 kWh/m2/day and May at 5.66 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 07061 are December with an average of 3.4 kWh/m2/day, followed by November with an average of 3.94 kWh/m2/day and January at 3.98 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 07061 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 07061

The average monthly solar radiation level in 07061, of 4.99 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 27% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 25% less than the average level of 6.61 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically high levels (NV). [1]


→ Values listed as 0 (zero) are not available (N/A).

Solar Power: 07061 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 07061 solar radiation levels compare to average levels in a city with historcially high levels (NV) and a city with historically low levels (WA). [1]

→ k/m/d = kWh/m2/day = kilowatt hours per square meter per day.
→ Values listed as 0 (zero) are not available (N/A).

Solar Data & Statistics for 07061

Sunrise / Sunset in 07061

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 28, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:45 am
    • Sunset: 7:18 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:33
Solar Energy Statistics for 07061

Best Months for Solar in 07061

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.02 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.5 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (4.44 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (5.9 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 07061

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 07061 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 07061

The Power of Solar in 07061

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 07061. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 07061. [2]

* Amounts listed in kWhac (kilowatt hours (AC))

Solar Output Analysis for 07061

Solar Radiation Data in 07061

07061 has a average annual solar AC output value of 5608.79 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 07061 is July with an average of 544.98 kWhac, followed by May at 527.02 kWhac and April at 517.65 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 07061 are December with an average of 344.81 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 375.66 kWhac and January at 407.96 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 07061 [5]

Thu Mar 28
49°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 44°F
Max: 49°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps NNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 84%
Cloud cover: 100%
Fri Mar 29
51°F
Few Clouds
Min: 40°F
Max: 54°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 31%
Cloud cover: 20%
Sat Mar 30
54°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 37°F
Max: 59°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 29%
Cloud cover: 79%
Sun Mar 31
64°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 46°F
Max: 64°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 37%
Cloud cover: 87%
Mon Apr 1
52°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 43°F
Max: 53°F
Light breeze: 7 mps NE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 33%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 2
44°F
Light Rain
Min: 44°F
Max: 47°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps E
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 87%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about 07061

About 07061

The ZIP code 07061 is associated with the city of Plainfield in Union County in New Jersey.

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07061 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 07061, or for more solar-related resources for NJ, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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