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Solar Energy in Cape May, NJ

Solar Energy in Cape May

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in Cape May with an average of 5.9 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Cape May

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Cape May

The total length of the day in Cape May, NJ today (March 29, 2024) will be 12 hours and 33 minutes. [More]

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Cape May, NJ Solar Energy

Solar Power in Cape May, NJ

Solar Energy Data in Cape May, NJ

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Cape May, NJ

Solar Radiation Data in Cape May

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

Cape May has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.21 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately equal to the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.21 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Cape May that are always titled at the latitude of Cape May (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.91 kWh/m2/day, or about 17% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.21 kWh/m2/day and approximately 17% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.21 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 Cape May

Solar Radiation Data in Cape May, NJ

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in Cape May.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Cape May, NJ

Solar Radiation Data in Cape May

Cape May, NJ has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.02 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Cape May is August with an average of 5.9 kWh/m2/day, followed by July at 5.83 kWh/m2/day and April at 5.76 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Cape May (New Jersey) are December with an average of 3.52 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.84 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.99 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: Cape May vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in Cape May

The average monthly solar radiation level in Cape May, NJ, of 5.02 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 28% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 24% 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: Cape May vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average Cape May 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 Cape May

Sunrise / Sunset in Cape May

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 29, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 5:47 am
    • Sunset: 6:20 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:33
Solar Energy Statistics for Cape May

Best Months for Solar in Cape May

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (5.9 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.77 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (4.96 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.24 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Cape May

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Solar Power Output in Cape May

The Power of Solar in Cape May, NJ

Monthly AC solar system output averages for Cape May (nj). Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in Cape May. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for Cape May, NJ

Solar Radiation Data in Cape May

Cape May (NJ) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5776.71 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Cape May is April with an average of 551.89 kWhac, followed by August at 548.12 kWhac and May at 545.61 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Cape May (New Jersey) are December with an average of 365.77 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 385.24 kWhac and January at 396.95 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Cape May

Cape May Electricity Costs

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Cape May Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Cape May, NJ [5]

Fri Mar 29
50°F
Light Rain
Min: 43°F
Max: 52°F
Strong breeze: 28 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 90%
Cloud cover: 0%
Sat Mar 30
52°F
Light Rain
Min: 43°F
Max: 53°F
Strong breeze: 25 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 56%
Cloud cover: 37%
Sun Mar 31
56°F
Light Rain
Min: 50°F
Max: 57°F
Moderate breeze: 12 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 78%
Cloud cover: 64%
Mon Apr 1
49°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 48°F
Max: 52°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps ENE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 91%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 2
52°F
Light Rain
Min: 48°F
Max: 53°F
Fresh Breeze: 19 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 99%
Cloud cover: 100%
Wed Apr 3
53°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 50°F
Max: 57°F
Fresh Breeze: 23 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 94%
Cloud cover: 88%

More about Cape May

About Cape May

The city of Cape May, NJ in Cape May County has an approximate population of 3,607. [6]

Cape May Solar Power

Cape May, NJ Solar Energy

To learn more about solar energy and solar power Cape May, NJ, or for more solar-related resources for Cape May, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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