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Solar Power in 08817 (Edison, NJ)

Solar Energy in 08817

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in 08817 with an average of 5.78 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 08817

Solar panels in 08817 that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 08817

The total length of the day in 08817 (Edison, NJ) today (December 21, 2024) will be 9 hours and 19 minutes. [More]

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08817 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 08817 (Edison, NJ)

Solar Energy Data for 08817

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 08817.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 08817

Solar Radiation Data in 08817

Based on historical 08817 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 08817. [1]

The region associated with 08817 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 3.87 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 08817 that are always titled at the latitude of Edison (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 3.87 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 08817

Solar Radiation Data in 08817

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 08817.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 08817

Solar Radiation Data in 08817

The region associated with 08817 has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.96 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 08817 is July with an average of 5.78 kWh/m2/day, followed by June at 5.68 kWh/m2/day and September at 5.66 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 08817 are December with an average of 3.35 kWh/m2/day, followed by November with an average of 3.84 kWh/m2/day and January at 4 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 08817 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 08817

The average monthly solar radiation level in 08817, of 4.96 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 26% 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: 08817 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 08817 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 08817

Sunrise / Sunset in 08817

  • Sunrise/Sunset for December 21, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:16 am
    • Sunset: 4:35 pm
    • Length of Day: 9:19
Solar Energy Statistics for 08817

Best Months for Solar in 08817

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (5.78 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.44 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (4.36 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (5.87 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 08817

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 08817 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 08817

The Power of Solar in 08817

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 08817. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 08817. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 08817

Solar Radiation Data in 08817

08817 has a average annual solar AC output value of 5557.99 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 08817 is May with an average of 519.65 kWhac, followed by July at 518.48 kWhac and April at 514.82 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 08817 are December with an average of 334.37 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 368.15 kWhac and January at 409.77 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 08817 [5]

Sat Dec 21
29°F
Light Snow
Min: 23°F
Max: 33°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 69%
Cloud cover: 67%
Sun Dec 22
22°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 18°F
Max: 26°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 41%
Cloud cover: 2%
Mon Dec 23
28°F
Few Clouds
Min: 22°F
Max: 32°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 41%
Cloud cover: 13%
Tue Dec 24
34°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 31°F
Max: 36°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 67%
Cloud cover: 97%
Wed Dec 25
33°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 31°F
Max: 37°F
Light breeze: 5 mps NNE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 60%
Cloud cover: 10%
Thu Dec 26
36°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 32°F
Max: 40°F
Calm: 3 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 55%
Cloud cover: 83%

More about 08817

About 08817

The ZIP code 08817 is associated with the city of Edison in Middlesex County in New Jersey.

08817 Solar Power

08817 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 08817, or for more solar-related resources for NJ, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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