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Solar Power in 07076 (Scotch Plains, NJ)

Solar Energy in 07076

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in 07076 with an average of 5.79 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 07076

Solar panels in 07076 that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 07076

The total length of the day in 07076 (Scotch Plains, NJ) today (March 28, 2024) will be 12 hours and 32 minutes. [More]

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Solar Energy in 07076 (Scotch Plains, NJ)

Solar Energy Data for 07076

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 07076.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 07076

Solar Radiation Data in 07076

Based on historical 07076 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 07076. [1]

The region associated with 07076 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.95 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 07076 that are always titled at the latitude of Scotch Plains (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.66 kWh/m2/day, or about 18% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.95 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 07076

Solar Radiation Data in 07076

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 07076.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 07076

Solar Radiation Data in 07076

The region associated with 07076 has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.89 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 07076 is July with an average of 5.79 kWh/m2/day, followed by June at 5.58 kWh/m2/day and August at 5.56 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 07076 are December with an average of 3.39 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.71 kWh/m2/day and November at 4.12 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 07076 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 07076

The average monthly solar radiation level in 07076, of 4.89 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 24% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 26% 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: 07076 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 07076 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 07076

Sunrise / Sunset in 07076

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 28, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:46 am
    • Sunset: 7:18 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:32
Solar Energy Statistics for 07076

Best Months for Solar in 07076

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (5.79 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.5 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (4.5 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (5.9 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 07076

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 07076 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 07076

The Power of Solar in 07076

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 07076. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 07076. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 07076

Solar Radiation Data in 07076

07076 has a average annual solar AC output value of 5486.8 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 07076 is July with an average of 520.79 kWhac, followed by March at 512.69 kWhac and May at 512.13 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 07076 are December with an average of 344.35 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 382.07 kWhac and November at 387.19 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 07076 [5]

Thu Mar 28
49°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 43°F
Max: 50°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps NNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 87%
Cloud cover: 100%
Fri Mar 29
51°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 38°F
Max: 54°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 31%
Cloud cover: 1%
Sat Mar 30
53°F
Light Rain
Min: 36°F
Max: 57°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 33%
Cloud cover: 85%
Sun Mar 31
59°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 48°F
Max: 60°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 39%
Cloud cover: 99%
Mon Apr 1
48°F
Light Rain
Min: 44°F
Max: 48°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps E
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 79%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 2
46°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 44°F
Max: 48°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps E
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 97%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about 07076

About 07076

The ZIP code 07076 is associated with the city of Scotch Plains in Union County in New Jersey.

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07076 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 07076, or for more solar-related resources for NJ, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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