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Solar Energy in Rahway, NJ

Solar Energy in Rahway

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Rahway with an average of 5.83 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Rahway

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Rahway

The total length of the day in Rahway, NJ today (November 23, 2024) will be 9 hours and 43 minutes. [More]

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Rahway, NJ Solar Energy

Solar Power in Rahway, NJ

Solar Energy Data in Rahway, NJ

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Rahway, NJ

Solar Radiation Data in Rahway

Based on historical Rahway, 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 Rahway. [1]

Rahway 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 Rahway that are always titled at the latitude of Rahway (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 3.88 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 Rahway

Solar Radiation Data in Rahway, NJ

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Rahway, NJ

Solar Radiation Data in Rahway

Rahway, NJ has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.95 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Rahway is July with an average of 5.83 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 5.73 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.65 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Rahway (New Jersey) are December with an average of 3.37 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.95 kWh/m2/day and November at 4.06 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Rahway

The average monthly solar radiation level in Rahway, NJ, of 4.95 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: Rahway vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Rahway

  • Sunrise/Sunset for November 23, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 5:52 am
    • Sunset: 3:35 pm
    • Length of Day: 9:43
Solar Energy Statistics for Rahway

Best Months for Solar in Rahway

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (5.83 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.5 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (4.44 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (5.9 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Rahway

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Solar Power Output in Rahway

The Power of Solar in Rahway, NJ

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Rahway, NJ

Solar Radiation Data in Rahway

Rahway (NJ) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5551.21 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Rahway is July with an average of 527.08 kWhac, followed by August at 518.77 kWhac and March at 516 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Rahway (New Jersey) are December with an average of 337.02 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 381.72 kWhac and January at 405.39 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Rahway

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Rahway Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Rahway, NJ [5]

Sat Nov 23
44°F
Rain And Snow
Min: 38°F
Max: 48°F
Fresh Breeze: 18 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 67%
Cloud cover: 80%
Sun Nov 24
49°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 44°F
Max: 52°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 53%
Cloud cover: 58%
Mon Nov 25
48°F
Few Clouds
Min: 41°F
Max: 54°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 45%
Cloud cover: 16%
Tue Nov 26
55°F
Light Rain
Min: 46°F
Max: 58°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 79%
Cloud cover: 100%
Wed Nov 27
42°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 40°F
Max: 47°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 48%
Cloud cover: 92%
Thu Nov 28
40°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 40°F
Max: 44°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps NE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 92%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Rahway

About Rahway

The city of Rahway, NJ in Union County has an approximate population of 27,346. [6]

Rahway Solar Power

Rahway, NJ Solar Energy

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

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