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Solar Power in 08242 (Rio Grande, NJ)

Solar Energy in 08242

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Solar Panels in 08242

Solar panels in 08242 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 08242

The total length of the day in 08242 (Rio Grande, NJ) today (January 29, 2025) will be 10 hours and 12 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 08242 (Rio Grande, NJ)

Solar Energy Data for 08242

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Solar Energy Analysis for 08242

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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 08242

Solar Radiation Data in 08242

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 08242

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Solar Power Comparison: 08242 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 08242

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Solar Power: 08242 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 08242 solar radiation levels compare to average levels in a city with historcially high levels (NV) and a city with historically low levels (WA). ^[1]

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Solar Data & Statistics for 08242

Sunrise / Sunset in 08242

Sunrise/Sunset for January 29, 2025 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 7:06 am
- Sunset: 5:18 pm
- Length of Day: 10:12

Best Months for Solar in 08242

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Solar Panel Installs in 08242

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Solar Power Output in 08242

The Power of Solar in 08242

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 08242. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 08242. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 08242

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Weather Forecast for 08242 ^[5]

Wed Jan 29

48°F

Few Clouds
Min: 35°F
Max: 53°F

Fresh Breeze: 20 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 49%
Cloud cover: 19%

Thu Jan 30

34°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 30°F
Max: 37°F

Moderate breeze: 17 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 59%
Cloud cover: 1%

Fri Jan 31

40°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 38°F
Max: 44°F

Moderate breeze: 15 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 100%
Cloud cover: 100%

Sat Feb 1

38°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 31°F
Max: 44°F

Fresh Breeze: 20 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 67%
Cloud cover: 5%

Sun Feb 2

35°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 28°F
Max: 37°F

Gentle Breeze: 10 mps E
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 63%
Cloud cover: 100%

Mon Feb 3

43°F

Light Rain
Min: 37°F
Max: 44°F

Moderate breeze: 13 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 94%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about 08242

About 08242

The ZIP code 08242 is associated with the city of Rio Grande in Cape May County in New Jersey.

08242 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 08242, or for more solar-related resources for NJ, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.