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Solar Energy in Cranston, RI

Solar Energy in Cranston

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Solar Panels in Cranston

Solar panels in Cranston that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in Cranston

The total length of the day in Cranston, RI today (April 19, 2025) will be 13 hours and 35 minutes. [More]

Solar Power in Cranston, RI

Solar Energy Data in Cranston, RI

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Solar Energy Analysis for Cranston, RI

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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 Cranston

Solar Radiation Data in Cranston, RI

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Solar Radiation Analysis for Cranston, RI

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

Solar Power Levels in Cranston

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Solar Power: Cranston vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average Cranston solar radiation levels compare to average levels in a city with historcially high levels (NV) and a city with historically low levels (WA). ^[1]

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Solar Data & Statistics for Cranston

Sunrise / Sunset in Cranston

Sunrise/Sunset for April 19, 2025 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 5:57 am
- Sunset: 7:32 pm
- Length of Day: 13:35

Best Months for Solar in Cranston

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Solar Panel Installs in Cranston

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Solar Power Output in Cranston

The Power of Solar in Cranston, RI

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

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Solar Output Analysis for Cranston, RI

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Cost of Utilities in Cranston

Cranston Electricity Costs

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Solar Power Poll: Cranston

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Cranston Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Cranston, RI ^[5]

Sat Apr 19

66°F

Light Rain
Min: 58°F
Max: 80°F

Moderate breeze: 16 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 66%
Cloud cover: 82%

Sun Apr 20

60°F

Broken Clouds
Min: 49°F
Max: 68°F

Moderate breeze: 16 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 28%
Cloud cover: 57%

Mon Apr 21

61°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 42°F
Max: 63°F

Gentle Breeze: 11 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 21%
Cloud cover: 90%

Tue Apr 22

60°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 49°F
Max: 73°F

Gentle Breeze: 12 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 82%
Cloud cover: 99%

Wed Apr 23

60°F

Scattered Clouds
Min: 47°F
Max: 68°F

Gentle Breeze: 10 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 47%
Cloud cover: 35%

Thu Apr 24

59°F

Broken Clouds
Min: 49°F
Max: 68°F

Gentle Breeze: 10 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 54%
Cloud cover: 73%

More about Cranston

About Cranston

The city of Cranston, RI in Providence County has an approximate population of 80,387. ^[6]

Cranston, RI Solar Energy

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