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Solar Energy in Plainfield, NJ

Solar Energy in Plainfield

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Solar Panels in Plainfield

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Plainfield

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

Solar Power in Plainfield, NJ

Solar Energy Data in Plainfield, NJ

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Solar Energy Analysis for Plainfield, NJ

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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 Plainfield

Solar Radiation Data in Plainfield, NJ

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Solar Radiation Analysis for Plainfield, NJ

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

Solar Power Levels in Plainfield

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Solar Power: Plainfield vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Plainfield

Sunrise/Sunset for December 21, 2024 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 6:16 am
- Sunset: 3:35 pm
- Length of Day: 9:19

Best Months for Solar in Plainfield

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Solar Panel Installs in Plainfield

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Solar Power Output in Plainfield

The Power of Solar in Plainfield, NJ

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

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Solar Output Analysis for Plainfield, NJ

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Cost of Utilities in Plainfield

Plainfield Electricity Costs

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Solar Power Poll: Plainfield

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Plainfield Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Plainfield, NJ ^[5]

Sat Dec 21

29°F

Light Snow
Min: 21°F
Max: 32°F

Moderate breeze: 13 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 60%
Cloud cover: 52%

Sun Dec 22

21°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 17°F
Max: 24°F

Gentle Breeze: 10 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 42%
Cloud cover: 4%

Mon Dec 23

27°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 21°F
Max: 30°F

Light breeze: 6 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 43%
Cloud cover: 7%

Tue Dec 24

37°F

Light Snow
Min: 29°F
Max: 39°F

Light breeze: 6 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 70%
Cloud cover: 81%

Wed Dec 25

34°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 30°F
Max: 36°F

Light breeze: 6 mps NE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 69%
Cloud cover: 90%

Thu Dec 26

35°F

Light Rain
Min: 34°F
Max: 38°F

Light breeze: 4 mps NE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 96%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Plainfield

About Plainfield

The city of Plainfield, NJ in Union County has an approximate population of 49,808. ^[6]

Plainfield, NJ Solar Energy

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