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Solar Power in 08542 (Princeton, NJ)

Solar Energy in 08542

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Solar Panels in 08542

Solar panels in 08542 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 08542

The total length of the day in 08542 (Princeton, NJ) today (July 19, 2026) will be 14 hours and 43 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 08542 (Princeton, NJ)

Solar Energy Data for 08542

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Solar Energy Analysis for 08542

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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 08542

Solar Radiation Data in 08542

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 08542

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Solar Power Comparison: 08542 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 08542

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Solar Power: 08542 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 08542 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 08542

Sunrise / Sunset in 08542

Sunrise/Sunset for July 19, 2026 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 5:43 am
- Sunset: 8:26 pm
- Length of Day: 14:43

Best Months for Solar in 08542

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Solar Panel Installs in 08542

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Solar Power Output in 08542

The Power of Solar in 08542

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 08542. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 08542. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 08542

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Weather Forecast for 08542 ^[5]

Sun Jul 19

79°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 69°F
Max: 81°F

Gentle Breeze: 12 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 52%
Cloud cover: 0%

Mon Jul 20

80°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 58°F
Max: 84°F

Gentle Breeze: 12 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 31%
Cloud cover: 7%

Tue Jul 21

80°F

Very Heavy Rain
Min: 66°F
Max: 88°F

Moderate breeze: 12 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 71%
Cloud cover: 99%

Wed Jul 22

83°F

Light Rain
Min: 64°F
Max: 84°F

Moderate breeze: 16 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 50%
Cloud cover: 22%

Thu Jul 23

80°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 57°F
Max: 80°F

Light breeze: 6 mps N
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 31%
Cloud cover: 0%

Fri Jul 24

84°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 59°F
Max: 84°F

Light breeze: 7 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 32%
Cloud cover: 0%

More about 08542

About 08542

The ZIP code 08542 is associated with the city of Princeton in Mercer County in New Jersey.

08542 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 08542, or for more solar-related resources for NJ, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.