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Solar Energy in Kearny, NJ

Solar Energy in Kearny

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

Solar Panels in Kearny

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Kearny

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

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Kearny, NJ Solar Energy

Solar Power in Kearny, NJ

Solar Energy Data in Kearny, NJ

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Kearny, NJ

Solar Radiation Data in Kearny

Based on historical Kearny, 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 Kearny. [1]

Kearny 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 3.88 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Kearny that are always titled at the latitude of Kearny (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.67 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 3.88 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 Kearny

Solar Radiation Data in Kearny, NJ

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Kearny, NJ

Solar Radiation Data in Kearny

Kearny, NJ has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.94 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Kearny is July with an average of 5.79 kWh/m2/day, followed by June at 5.69 kWh/m2/day and August at 5.61 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Kearny (New Jersey) are December with an average of 3.28 kWh/m2/day, followed by November with an average of 3.98 kWh/m2/day and January at 3.99 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Kearny

The average monthly solar radiation level in Kearny, NJ, of 4.94 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: Kearny vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Kearny

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 28, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 5:45 am
    • Sunset: 6:17 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:32
Solar Energy Statistics for Kearny

Best Months for Solar in Kearny

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (5.79 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.47 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (4.38 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (5.87 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Kearny

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Solar Power Output in Kearny

The Power of Solar in Kearny, NJ

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Kearny, NJ

Solar Radiation Data in Kearny

Kearny (NJ) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5464.9 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Kearny is July with an average of 516.99 kWhac, followed by March at 510.35 kWhac and August at 504.59 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Kearny (New Jersey) are December with an average of 322 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 374.21 kWhac and January at 401.73 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Kearny

Kearny Electricity Costs

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Kearny Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Kearny, NJ [5]

Thu Mar 28
50°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 45°F
Max: 51°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps NNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 88%
Cloud cover: 100%
Fri Mar 29
52°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 39°F
Max: 54°F
Moderate breeze: 18 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 28%
Cloud cover: 0%
Sat Mar 30
54°F
Light Rain
Min: 37°F
Max: 58°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 28%
Cloud cover: 79%
Sun Mar 31
59°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 49°F
Max: 60°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 37%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Apr 1
48°F
Light Rain
Min: 45°F
Max: 48°F
Light breeze: 7 mps ESE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 73%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 2
45°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 45°F
Max: 47°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps ESE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 93%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Kearny

About Kearny

The town of Kearny, NJ in Hudson County has an approximate population of 40,684. [6]

Kearny Solar Power

Kearny, NJ Solar Energy

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

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