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Solar Energy in Beacon, NY

Solar Energy in Beacon

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Beacon with an average of 5.79 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Beacon

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Beacon

The total length of the day in Beacon, NY today (December 21, 2024) will be 9 hours and 13 minutes. [More]

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Beacon, NY Solar Energy

Solar Power in Beacon, NY

Solar Energy Data in Beacon, NY

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Beacon, NY

Solar Radiation Data in Beacon

Based on historical Beacon, NY data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in Beacon. [1]

Beacon has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.9 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 2% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.81 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Beacon that are always titled at the latitude of Beacon (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.59 kWh/m2/day, or about 18% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.9 kWh/m2/day and approximately 20% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.81 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 Beacon

Solar Radiation Data in Beacon, NY

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Beacon, NY

Solar Radiation Data in Beacon

Beacon, NY has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.77 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Beacon is July with an average of 5.79 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 5.61 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.42 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Beacon (New York) are December with an average of 3.05 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.76 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.9 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Beacon

The average monthly solar radiation level in Beacon, NY, of 4.77 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 21% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 28% 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: Beacon vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Beacon

  • Sunrise/Sunset for December 21, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:17 am
    • Sunset: 4:30 pm
    • Length of Day: 9:13
Solar Energy Statistics for Beacon

Best Months for Solar in Beacon

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (5.79 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.57 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (4.62 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (5.96 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Beacon

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Solar Power Output in Beacon

The Power of Solar in Beacon, NY

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Beacon, NY

Solar Radiation Data in Beacon

Beacon (NY) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5303.27 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Beacon is July with an average of 520.24 kWhac, followed by May at 506.28 kWhac and August at 506.1 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Beacon (New York) are December with an average of 305.72 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 369.25 kWhac and January at 381.17 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Beacon

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Weather Forecast for Beacon, NY [5]

Sat Dec 21
27°F
Light Snow
Min: 18°F
Max: 29°F
Moderate breeze: 12 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 62%
Cloud cover: 97%
Sun Dec 22
20°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 13°F
Max: 24°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 42%
Cloud cover: 0%
Mon Dec 23
24°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 11°F
Max: 30°F
Light breeze: 7 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 43%
Cloud cover: 54%
Tue Dec 24
37°F
Light Snow
Min: 24°F
Max: 41°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 76%
Cloud cover: 99%
Wed Dec 25
30°F
Few Clouds
Min: 23°F
Max: 35°F
Light breeze: 6 mps N
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 76%
Cloud cover: 21%
Thu Dec 26
35°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 25°F
Max: 41°F
Calm: 3 mps NNE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 75%
Cloud cover: 52%

More about Beacon

About Beacon

The city of Beacon, NY in Dutchess County has an approximate population of 15,541. [6]

Beacon Solar Power

Beacon, NY Solar Energy

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

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