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Solar Energy in Hillsdale, NJ

Solar Energy in Hillsdale

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Hillsdale with an average of 5.75 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Hillsdale

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Hillsdale

The total length of the day in Hillsdale, NJ today (November 21, 2024) will be 9 hours and 45 minutes. [More]

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Hillsdale, NJ Solar Energy

Solar Power in Hillsdale, NJ

Solar Energy Data in Hillsdale, NJ

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Hillsdale, NJ

Solar Radiation Data in Hillsdale

Based on historical Hillsdale, 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 Hillsdale. [1]

Hillsdale has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.91 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 2% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.85 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Hillsdale that are always titled at the latitude of Hillsdale (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.62 kWh/m2/day, or about 18% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.91 kWh/m2/day and approximately 20% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.85 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 Hillsdale

Solar Radiation Data in Hillsdale, NJ

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Hillsdale, NJ

Solar Radiation Data in Hillsdale

Hillsdale, NJ 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 Hillsdale is July with an average of 5.75 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 5.73 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.64 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Hillsdale (New Jersey) are December with an average of 3.4 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.72 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.79 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Hillsdale

The average monthly solar radiation level in Hillsdale, NJ, 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: Hillsdale vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Hillsdale

  • Sunrise/Sunset for November 21, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 5:49 am
    • Sunset: 3:34 pm
    • Length of Day: 9:45
Solar Energy Statistics for Hillsdale

Best Months for Solar in Hillsdale

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (5.75 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.51 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (4.53 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (5.91 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Hillsdale

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Solar Power Output in Hillsdale

The Power of Solar in Hillsdale, NJ

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Hillsdale, NJ

Solar Radiation Data in Hillsdale

Hillsdale (NJ) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5504.01 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Hillsdale is May with an average of 523.51 kWhac, followed by August at 521.34 kWhac and July at 520.4 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Hillsdale (New Jersey) are December with an average of 347.33 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 365.72 kWhac and January at 384.92 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Hillsdale

Hillsdale Electricity Costs

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Hillsdale Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Hillsdale, NJ [5]

Thu Nov 21
46°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 37°F
Max: 54°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 89%
Cloud cover: 100%
Fri Nov 22
37°F
Rain And Snow
Min: 36°F
Max: 39°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 93%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat Nov 23
43°F
Light Rain
Min: 37°F
Max: 45°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 72%
Cloud cover: 84%
Sun Nov 24
45°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 40°F
Max: 47°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 62%
Cloud cover: 69%
Mon Nov 25
43°F
Few Clouds
Min: 37°F
Max: 48°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 60%
Cloud cover: 11%
Tue Nov 26
52°F
Light Rain
Min: 43°F
Max: 52°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 85%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Hillsdale

About Hillsdale

The borough of Hillsdale, NJ in Bergen County has an approximate population of 10,219. [6]

Hillsdale Solar Power

Hillsdale, NJ Solar Energy

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

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