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Solar Energy in Lansing, NY

Solar Energy in Lansing

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Lansing with an average of 5.77 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Lansing

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Lansing

The total length of the day in Lansing, NY today (October 30, 2024) will be 10 hours and 26 minutes. [More]

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Lansing, NY Solar Energy

Solar Power in Lansing, NY

Solar Energy Data in Lansing, NY

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Lansing, NY

Solar Radiation Data in Lansing

Based on historical Lansing, 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 Lansing. [1]

Lansing has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.69 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 2% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.61 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Lansing that are always titled at the latitude of Lansing (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.25 kWh/m2/day, or about 15% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.69 kWh/m2/day and approximately 18% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.61 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 Lansing

Solar Radiation Data in Lansing, NY

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Lansing, NY

Solar Radiation Data in Lansing

Lansing, NY has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.35 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Lansing is July with an average of 5.77 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 5.55 kWh/m2/day and May at 5.45 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Lansing (New York) are December with an average of 2.26 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 2.79 kWh/m2/day and November at 2.96 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Lansing

The average monthly solar radiation level in Lansing, NY, of 4.35 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 11% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 34% 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: Lansing vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Lansing

  • Sunrise/Sunset for October 30, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:36 am
    • Sunset: 6:02 pm
    • Length of Day: 10:26
Solar Energy Statistics for Lansing

Best Months for Solar in Lansing

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (5.77 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.4 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: May (4.65 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (5.82 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Lansing

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Solar Power Output in Lansing

The Power of Solar in Lansing, NY

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Lansing, NY

Solar Radiation Data in Lansing

Lansing (NY) has a average annual solar AC output value of 4866.92 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Lansing is July with an average of 524.69 kWhac, followed by May at 502.72 kWhac and August at 499.86 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Lansing (New York) are December with an average of 233.44 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 283.75 kWhac and January at 285 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Lansing

Lansing Electricity Costs

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Lansing Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Lansing, NY [5]

Wed Oct 30
68°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 50°F
Max: 74°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 64%
Cloud cover: 83%
Thu Oct 31
69°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 53°F
Max: 73°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 64%
Cloud cover: 49%
Fri Nov 1
56°F
Light Rain
Min: 44°F
Max: 68°F
Moderate breeze: 18 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 57%
Cloud cover: 14%
Sat Nov 2
44°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 36°F
Max: 49°F
Moderate breeze: 12 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 59%
Cloud cover: 39%
Sun Nov 3
48°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 36°F
Max: 53°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 48%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Nov 4
46°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 45°F
Max: 51°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 96%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Lansing

About Lansing

The village of Lansing, NY in Tompkins County has an approximate population of 3,529. [6]

Lansing Solar Power

Lansing, NY Solar Energy

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

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