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Solar Energy in Hancock, NY

Solar Energy in Hancock

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Hancock with an average of 5.8 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Hancock

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Hancock

The total length of the day in Hancock, NY today (December 26, 2024) will be 9 hours and 11 minutes. [More]

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Hancock, NY Solar Energy

Solar Power in Hancock, NY

Solar Energy Data in Hancock, NY

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Hancock, NY

Solar Radiation Data in Hancock

Based on historical Hancock, 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 Hancock. [1]

Hancock has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.66 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 9% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.37 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Hancock that are always titled at the latitude of Hancock (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.23 kWh/m2/day, or about 16% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.66 kWh/m2/day and approximately 26% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.37 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 Hancock

Solar Radiation Data in Hancock, NY

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Hancock, NY

Solar Radiation Data in Hancock

Hancock, NY has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.44 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Hancock is July with an average of 5.8 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 5.49 kWh/m2/day and May at 5.18 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Hancock (New York) are December with an average of 2.3 kWh/m2/day, followed by November with an average of 3.07 kWh/m2/day and January at 3.2 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Hancock

The average monthly solar radiation level in Hancock, NY, of 4.44 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 13% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 33% 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: Hancock vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Hancock

  • Sunrise/Sunset for December 26, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:26 am
    • Sunset: 4:37 pm
    • Length of Day: 9:11
Solar Energy Statistics for Hancock

Best Months for Solar in Hancock

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (5.8 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.31 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: April (4.2 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (5.7 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Hancock

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Solar Power Output in Hancock

The Power of Solar in Hancock, NY

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Hancock, NY

Solar Radiation Data in Hancock

Hancock (NY) has a average annual solar AC output value of 4950.81 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Hancock is July with an average of 525.35 kWhac, followed by August at 496.03 kWhac and May at 479.47 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Hancock (New York) are December with an average of 236.19 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 295.11 kWhac and January at 328.65 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Hancock

Hancock Electricity Costs

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Hancock Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Hancock, NY [5]

Thu Dec 26
32°F
Few Clouds
Min: 16°F
Max: 34°F
Calm: 2 mps NNE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 63%
Cloud cover: 18%
Fri Dec 27
36°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 20°F
Max: 38°F
Calm: 4 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 74%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat Dec 28
36°F
Rain And Snow
Min: 32°F
Max: 38°F
Light breeze: 4 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 99%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Dec 29
47°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 36°F
Max: 49°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 99%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Dec 30
44°F
Light Rain
Min: 37°F
Max: 46°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 83%
Cloud cover: 66%
Tue Dec 31
45°F
Light Rain
Min: 35°F
Max: 45°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 86%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Hancock

About Hancock

The village of Hancock, NY in Delaware County has an approximate population of 1,031. [6]

Hancock Solar Power

Hancock, NY Solar Energy

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

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