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Solar Energy in Lackawanna, NY

Solar Energy in Lackawanna

The month of May has the highest historical solar radition values in Lackawanna with an average of 6.04 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Lackawanna

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Lackawanna

The total length of the day in Lackawanna, NY today (October 30, 2024) will be 10 hours and 25 minutes. [More]

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Lackawanna, NY Solar Energy

Solar Power in Lackawanna, NY

Solar Energy Data in Lackawanna, NY

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Lackawanna, NY

Solar Radiation Data in Lackawanna

Based on historical Lackawanna, 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 Lackawanna. [1]

Lackawanna has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.68 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 6% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.47 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Lackawanna that are always titled at the latitude of Lackawanna (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.14 kWh/m2/day, or about 13% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.68 kWh/m2/day and approximately 19% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.47 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 Lackawanna

Solar Radiation Data in Lackawanna, NY

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Lackawanna, NY

Solar Radiation Data in Lackawanna

Lackawanna, NY has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.4 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Lackawanna is May with an average of 6.04 kWh/m2/day, followed by July at 5.86 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.76 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Lackawanna (New York) are December with an average of 2.19 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 2.26 kWh/m2/day and November at 2.65 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Lackawanna

The average monthly solar radiation level in Lackawanna, NY, of 4.4 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 12% 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: Lackawanna vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Lackawanna

  • Sunrise/Sunset for October 30, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:46 am
    • Sunset: 6:11 pm
    • Length of Day: 10:25
Solar Energy Statistics for Lackawanna

Best Months for Solar in Lackawanna

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation May (6.04 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.6 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: May (5.03 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.05 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Lackawanna

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Solar Power Output in Lackawanna

The Power of Solar in Lackawanna, NY

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Lackawanna, NY

Solar Radiation Data in Lackawanna

Lackawanna (NY) has a average annual solar AC output value of 4995.48 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Lackawanna is May with an average of 571.72 kWhac, followed by July at 539.71 kWhac and August at 524.21 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Lackawanna (New York) are December with an average of 225.45 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 240.44 kWhac and November at 255.82 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Lackawanna

Lackawanna Electricity Costs

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Lackawanna Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Lackawanna, NY [5]

Wed Oct 30
72°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 64°F
Max: 73°F
Moderate breeze: 18 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 59%
Cloud cover: 62%
Thu Oct 31
72°F
Light Rain
Min: 64°F
Max: 75°F
Fresh Breeze: 23 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 60%
Cloud cover: 97%
Fri Nov 1
50°F
Light Rain
Min: 43°F
Max: 64°F
Strong breeze: 25 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 58%
Cloud cover: 89%
Sat Nov 2
46°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 38°F
Max: 52°F
Light breeze: 6 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 56%
Cloud cover: 77%
Sun Nov 3
53°F
Light Rain
Min: 43°F
Max: 53°F
Light breeze: 6 mps E
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 39%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Nov 4
54°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 50°F
Max: 59°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 97%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Lackawanna

About Lackawanna

The city of Lackawanna, NY in Erie County has an approximate population of 18,141. [6]

Lackawanna Solar Power

Lackawanna, NY Solar Energy

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

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