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Solar Energy in Laurens, NY

Solar Energy in Laurens

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Laurens with an average of 5.78 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Laurens

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Laurens

The total length of the day in Laurens, NY today (April 25, 2024) will be 13 hours and 55 minutes. [More]

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Laurens, NY Solar Energy

Solar Power in Laurens, NY

Solar Energy Data in Laurens, NY

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Laurens, NY

Solar Radiation Data in Laurens

Based on historical Laurens, 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 Laurens. [1]

Laurens has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.63 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 7% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.4 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Laurens that are always titled at the latitude of Laurens (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.17 kWh/m2/day, or about 15% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.63 kWh/m2/day and approximately 23% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.4 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 Laurens

Solar Radiation Data in Laurens, NY

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Laurens, NY

Solar Radiation Data in Laurens

Laurens, NY has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.49 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Laurens is July with an average of 5.78 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 5.67 kWh/m2/day and May at 5.59 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Laurens (New York) are December with an average of 2.3 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.14 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Laurens

The average monthly solar radiation level in Laurens, NY, of 4.49 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 14% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 32% 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: Laurens vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Laurens

  • Sunrise/Sunset for April 25, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:00 am
    • Sunset: 7:55 pm
    • Length of Day: 13:55
Solar Energy Statistics for Laurens

Best Months for Solar in Laurens

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (5.78 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.29 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: April (4.41 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (5.7 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Laurens

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Solar Power Output in Laurens

The Power of Solar in Laurens, NY

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Laurens, NY

Solar Radiation Data in Laurens

Laurens (NY) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5051.62 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Laurens is July with an average of 530.97 kWhac, followed by August at 520.1 kWhac and May at 518.42 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Laurens (New York) are December with an average of 237.94 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 297.92 kWhac and January at 310.56 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Laurens

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Weather Forecast for Laurens, NY [5]

Thu Apr 25
47°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 25°F
Max: 50°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 27%
Cloud cover: 0%
Fri Apr 26
54°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 28°F
Max: 59°F
Light breeze: 5 mps E
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 32%
Cloud cover: 0%
Sat Apr 27
55°F
Light Rain
Min: 34°F
Max: 61°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 45%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Apr 28
54°F
Light Rain
Min: 46°F
Max: 65°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 94%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Apr 29
65°F
Light Rain
Min: 56°F
Max: 74°F
Light breeze: 6 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 91%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 30
67°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 57°F
Max: 71°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 85%
Cloud cover: 97%

More about Laurens

About Laurens

The village of Laurens, NY in Otsego County has an approximate population of 263. [6]

Laurens Solar Power

Laurens, NY Solar Energy

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

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