Based on historical 12301 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 12301.[1]
The region associated with 12301 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.81 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 4% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.97 kWh/m2/day. [1]
Solar installations in 12301 that are always titled at the latitude of Schenectady (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.47 kWh/m2/day, or about 17% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.81 kWh/m2/day and approximately 13% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.97 kWh/m2/day. [1]
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 12301
Solar Radiation Data in 12301
See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 12301.
* Amounts listed in kWh/m2/day (kilowatt hours per square meter per day)
Solar Radiation Analysis for 12301
The region associated with 12301 has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.32 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]
The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 12301 is July with an average of 5.67 kWh/m2/day, followed by May at 5.48 kWh/m2/day and August at 5.45 kWh/m2/day. [1]
The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 12301 are December with an average of 2.27 kWh/m2/day, followed by November with an average of 2.41 kWh/m2/day and January at 3.15 kWh/m2/day. [1]
Solar Power Comparison: 12301 vs. the U.S.
Solar Power Levels in 12301
The average monthly solar radiation level in 12301, of 4.32 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 16% greater than the average level of 3.73 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 35% less than the average level of 6.6 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically high levels (NV). [1]
→ Values listed as 0 (zero) are not available (N/A).
Solar Power: 12301 vs. the U.S.
Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 12301 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).
We do not currently have data on solar panel installations in 12301 at this current time.
However, 12301 is in Schenectady County and Schenectady County (NY) has at least 1,003 solar insallations right now. [1]
Solar Power Output in 12301
The Power of Solar in 12301
Monthly AC solar system output averages for 12301. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 12301. [2]
* Amounts listed in kWhac (kilowatt hours (AC))
Solar Output Analysis for 12301
12301 has a average annual solar AC output value of 5085.92 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]
The month with the highest historical solar power output in 12301 is July with an average of 535.19 kWhac, followed by May at 533.99 kWhac and August at 520.07 kWhac. [2]
The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 12301 are November with an average of 243.15 kWhac, followed by December with an average of 245.4 kWhac and January at 337.36 kWhac. [2]
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More about 12301
About 12301
The ZIP code 12301 is associated with the city of Schenectady in Schenectady County in New York.
12301 Solar Energy & Power
To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 12301, or for more solar-related resources for NY, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
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