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Solar Energy in Stamford, NY

Solar Energy in Stamford

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Stamford with an average of 5.79 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Stamford

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Stamford

The total length of the day in Stamford, NY today (November 23, 2024) will be 9 hours and 33 minutes. [More]

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Stamford, NY Solar Energy

Solar Power in Stamford, NY

Solar Energy Data in Stamford, NY

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Stamford, NY

Solar Radiation Data in Stamford

Based on historical Stamford, 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 Stamford. [1]

Stamford has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.66 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 5% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.47 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Stamford that are always titled at the latitude of Stamford (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.2 kWh/m2/day, or about 15% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.66 kWh/m2/day and approximately 21% 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 Stamford

Solar Radiation Data in Stamford, NY

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Stamford, NY

Solar Radiation Data in Stamford

Stamford, 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 Stamford is July with an average of 5.79 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 5.63 kWh/m2/day and May at 5.54 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Stamford (New York) are December with an average of 2.43 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 2.85 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.1 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Stamford

The average monthly solar radiation level in Stamford, 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: Stamford vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Stamford

  • Sunrise/Sunset for November 23, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:58 am
    • Sunset: 4:31 pm
    • Length of Day: 9:33
Solar Energy Statistics for Stamford

Best Months for Solar in Stamford

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (5.79 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.3 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: April (4.73 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (5.72 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Stamford

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Solar Power Output in Stamford

The Power of Solar in Stamford, NY

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Stamford, NY

Solar Radiation Data in Stamford

Stamford (NY) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5014.11 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Stamford is July with an average of 525.62 kWhac, followed by May at 513.31 kWhac and August at 510.83 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Stamford (New York) are December with an average of 246.21 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 293.66 kWhac and November at 293.8 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Stamford

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Stamford Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Stamford, NY [5]

Sat Nov 23
35°F
Rain And Snow
Min: 32°F
Max: 39°F
Fresh Breeze: 19 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 86%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Nov 24
34°F
Light Snow
Min: 32°F
Max: 36°F
Moderate breeze: 18 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 89%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Nov 25
40°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 27°F
Max: 44°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 72%
Cloud cover: 47%
Tue Nov 26
46°F
Rain And Snow
Min: 30°F
Max: 47°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 95%
Cloud cover: 99%
Wed Nov 27
33°F
Light Snow
Min: 30°F
Max: 36°F
Fresh Breeze: 19 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 79%
Cloud cover: 86%
Thu Nov 28
33°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 28°F
Max: 36°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 70%
Cloud cover: 90%

More about Stamford

About Stamford

The village of Stamford, NY in Delaware County has an approximate population of 1,119. [6]

Stamford Solar Power

Stamford, NY Solar Energy

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

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