Based on historical South River, 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 South River.[1]
South River has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.99 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 2% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.9 kWh/m2/day. [1]
Solar installations in South River that are always titled at the latitude of South River (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.69 kWh/m2/day, or about 18% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.99 kWh/m2/day and approximately 20% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.9 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 South River
Solar Radiation Data in South River, NJ
See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in South River.
* Amounts listed in kWh/m2/day (kilowatt hours per square meter per day)
Solar Radiation Analysis for South River, NJ
South River, NJ has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.92 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]
The month with the highest historical solar radition values in South River is July with an average of 5.75 kWh/m2/day, followed by April at 5.67 kWh/m2/day and August at 5.65 kWh/m2/day. [1]
The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in South River (New Jersey) are December with an average of 3.3 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.73 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.79 kWh/m2/day. [1]
Solar Power Comparison: South River vs. the U.S.
Solar Power Levels in South River
The average monthly solar radiation level in South River, NJ, of 4.92 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 25% 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]
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Solar Power: South River vs. the U.S.
Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average South River 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).
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Solar Power Output in South River
The Power of Solar in South River, NJ
Monthly AC solar system output averages for South River (nj). Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in South River. [2]
* Amounts listed in kWhac (kilowatt hours (AC))
Solar Output Analysis for South River, NJ
South River (NJ) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5516.53 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]
The month with the highest historical solar power output in South River is April with an average of 522.46 kWhac, followed by July at 518.65 kWhac and May at 510.78 kWhac. [2]
The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in South River (New Jersey) are December with an average of 334.19 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 362.08 kWhac and January at 384.16 kWhac. [2]
Cost of Utilities in South River
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More about South River
About South River
The borough of South River, NJ in Middlesex County has an approximate population of 16,008. [6]
South River, NJ Solar Energy
To learn more about solar energy and solar power South River, NJ, or for more solar-related resources for South River, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
Did you know?
About half of the sun's energy is absorbed by the Earth's surface; about 30 percent is reflected back from the surface.
