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Solar Energy in South Toms River, NJ

Solar Energy in South Toms River

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in South Toms River with an average of 5.82 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in South Toms River

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

Sunrise & Sunset in South Toms River

The total length of the day in South Toms River, NJ today (November 21, 2024) will be 9 hours and 50 minutes. [More]

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South Toms River, NJ Solar Energy

Solar Power in South Toms River, NJ

Solar Energy Data in South Toms River, NJ

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for South Toms River, NJ

Solar Radiation Data in South Toms River

Based on historical South Toms 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 Toms River. [1]

South Toms River has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.01 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 2% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.94 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in South Toms River that are always titled at the latitude of South Toms River (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.71 kWh/m2/day, or about 17% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.01 kWh/m2/day and approximately 20% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.94 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 Toms River

Solar Radiation Data in South Toms River, NJ

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in South Toms River.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for South Toms River, NJ

Solar Radiation Data in South Toms River

South Toms River, NJ has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.05 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in South Toms River is July with an average of 5.82 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 5.73 kWh/m2/day and May at 5.66 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in South Toms River (New Jersey) are December with an average of 3.54 kWh/m2/day, followed by November with an average of 3.99 kWh/m2/day and January at 4.05 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: South Toms River vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in South Toms River

The average monthly solar radiation level in South Toms River, NJ, of 5.05 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 28% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 24% 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: South Toms River vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average South Toms 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).

Solar Data & Statistics for South Toms River

Sunrise / Sunset in South Toms River

  • Sunrise/Sunset for November 21, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 5:47 am
    • Sunset: 3:37 pm
    • Length of Day: 9:50
Solar Energy Statistics for South Toms River

Best Months for Solar in South Toms River

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (5.82 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.46 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (4.38 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (5.88 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in South Toms River

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Solar Power Output in South Toms River

The Power of Solar in South Toms River, NJ

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for South Toms River, NJ

Solar Radiation Data in South Toms River

South Toms River (NJ) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5772.58 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in South Toms River is July with an average of 542.32 kWhac, followed by May at 542.12 kWhac and April at 529.75 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in South Toms River (New Jersey) are December with an average of 362.21 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 383.09 kWhac and January at 423.57 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in South Toms River

South Toms River Electricity Costs

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South Toms River Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for South Toms River, NJ [5]

Thu Nov 21
44°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 40°F
Max: 57°F
Fresh Breeze: 19 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 86%
Cloud cover: 100%
Fri Nov 22
44°F
Few Clouds
Min: 35°F
Max: 47°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 48%
Cloud cover: 21%
Sat Nov 23
46°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 36°F
Max: 50°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 55%
Cloud cover: 43%
Sun Nov 24
50°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 43°F
Max: 52°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 55%
Cloud cover: 74%
Mon Nov 25
47°F
Light Rain
Min: 38°F
Max: 53°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 52%
Cloud cover: 68%
Tue Nov 26
56°F
Light Rain
Min: 46°F
Max: 58°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 71%
Cloud cover: 36%

More about South Toms River

About South Toms River

The borough of South Toms River, NJ in Ocean County has an approximate population of 3,684. [6]

South Toms River Solar Power

South Toms River, NJ Solar Energy

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

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