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Solar Energy in Schaghticoke, NY

Solar Energy in Schaghticoke

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Schaghticoke with an average of 5.82 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Schaghticoke

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Schaghticoke

The total length of the day in Schaghticoke, NY today (November 21, 2024) will be 9 hours and 34 minutes. [More]

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Schaghticoke, NY Solar Energy

Solar Power in Schaghticoke, NY

Solar Energy Data in Schaghticoke, NY

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Schaghticoke, NY

Solar Radiation Data in Schaghticoke

Based on historical Schaghticoke, 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 Schaghticoke. [1]

Schaghticoke has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.8 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 2% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.86 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Schaghticoke that are always titled at the latitude of Schaghticoke (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.45 kWh/m2/day, or about 17% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.8 kWh/m2/day and approximately 15% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.86 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 Schaghticoke

Solar Radiation Data in Schaghticoke, NY

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Schaghticoke, NY

Solar Radiation Data in Schaghticoke

Schaghticoke, NY has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.62 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Schaghticoke is July with an average of 5.82 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 5.64 kWh/m2/day and April at 5.42 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Schaghticoke (New York) are December with an average of 2.65 kWh/m2/day, followed by November with an average of 3.24 kWh/m2/day and January at 3.45 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Schaghticoke

The average monthly solar radiation level in Schaghticoke, NY, of 4.62 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: Schaghticoke vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Schaghticoke

  • Sunrise/Sunset for November 21, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:53 am
    • Sunset: 4:27 pm
    • Length of Day: 9:34
Solar Energy Statistics for Schaghticoke

Best Months for Solar in Schaghticoke

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (5.82 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.52 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: April (5.1 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (5.94 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Schaghticoke

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Solar Power Output in Schaghticoke

The Power of Solar in Schaghticoke, NY

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Schaghticoke, NY

Solar Radiation Data in Schaghticoke

Schaghticoke (NY) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5147.58 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Schaghticoke is July with an average of 526.96 kWhac, followed by August at 511.5 kWhac and April at 496.99 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Schaghticoke (New York) are December with an average of 268.84 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 307.08 kWhac and January at 354.25 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Schaghticoke

Schaghticoke Electricity Costs

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Schaghticoke Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Schaghticoke, NY [5]

Thu Nov 21
43°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 40°F
Max: 47°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps N
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 93%
Cloud cover: 100%
Fri Nov 22
38°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 37°F
Max: 42°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 91%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat Nov 23
43°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 37°F
Max: 43°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 78%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Nov 24
38°F
Light Rain
Min: 35°F
Max: 43°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 84%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Nov 25
40°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 31°F
Max: 45°F
Light breeze: 8 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 63%
Cloud cover: 5%
Tue Nov 26
45°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 39°F
Max: 46°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 94%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Schaghticoke

About Schaghticoke

The village of Schaghticoke, NY in Rensselaer County has an approximate population of 592. [6]

Schaghticoke Solar Power

Schaghticoke, NY Solar Energy

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

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