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Solar Energy in Fort Edward, NY

Solar Energy in Fort Edward

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Fort Edward with an average of 5.94 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Fort Edward

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Fort Edward

The total length of the day in Fort Edward, NY today (October 30, 2024) will be 10 hours and 23 minutes. [More]

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Fort Edward, NY Solar Energy

Solar Power in Fort Edward, NY

Solar Energy Data in Fort Edward, NY

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Fort Edward, NY

Solar Radiation Data in Fort Edward

Based on historical Fort Edward, 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 Fort Edward. [1]

Fort Edward has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.71 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 4% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.57 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Fort Edward that are always titled at the latitude of Fort Edward (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.27 kWh/m2/day, or about 15% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.71 kWh/m2/day and approximately 20% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.57 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 Fort Edward

Solar Radiation Data in Fort Edward, NY

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in Fort Edward.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Fort Edward, NY

Solar Radiation Data in Fort Edward

Fort Edward, NY has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.64 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Fort Edward is July with an average of 5.94 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 5.83 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.6 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Fort Edward (New York) are December with an average of 2.59 kWh/m2/day, followed by November with an average of 3.03 kWh/m2/day and January at 3.2 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: Fort Edward vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in Fort Edward

The average monthly solar radiation level in Fort Edward, NY, of 4.64 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 18% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 30% 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: Fort Edward vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average Fort Edward 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 Fort Edward

Sunrise / Sunset in Fort Edward

  • Sunrise/Sunset for October 30, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:26 am
    • Sunset: 5:49 pm
    • Length of Day: 10:23
Solar Energy Statistics for Fort Edward

Best Months for Solar in Fort Edward

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (5.94 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.45 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: April (4.84 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (5.85 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Fort Edward

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Solar Power Output in Fort Edward

The Power of Solar in Fort Edward, NY

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Fort Edward, NY

Solar Radiation Data in Fort Edward

Fort Edward (NY) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5197.36 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Fort Edward is July with an average of 540.48 kWhac, followed by August at 530.76 kWhac and May at 509.12 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Fort Edward (New York) are December with an average of 264.11 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 289.35 kWhac and January at 327.56 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Fort Edward

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Weather Forecast for Fort Edward, NY [5]

Wed Oct 30
60°F
Light Rain
Min: 51°F
Max: 66°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 83%
Cloud cover: 100%
Thu Oct 31
65°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 54°F
Max: 70°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 65%
Cloud cover: 100%
Fri Nov 1
63°F
Light Rain
Min: 43°F
Max: 68°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 54%
Cloud cover: 1%
Sat Nov 2
43°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 35°F
Max: 49°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 52%
Cloud cover: 10%
Sun Nov 3
43°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 33°F
Max: 49°F
Light breeze: 6 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 51%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Nov 4
45°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 45°F
Max: 47°F
Light breeze: 4 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 95%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Fort Edward

About Fort Edward

The village of Fort Edward, NY in Washington County has an approximate population of 3,375. [6]

Fort Edward Solar Power

Fort Edward, NY Solar Energy

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

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