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Solar Power in 08604 (Trenton, NJ)

Solar Energy in 08604

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in 08604 with an average of 5.83 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 08604

Solar panels in 08604 that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 08604

The total length of the day in 08604 (Trenton, NJ) today (March 12, 2026) will be 11 hours and 50 minutes. [More]

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08604 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 08604 (Trenton, NJ)

Solar Energy Data for 08604

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 08604.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 08604

Solar Radiation Data in 08604

Based on historical 08604 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 08604. [1]

The region associated with 08604 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.99 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 3% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.89 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 08604 that are always titled at the latitude of Trenton (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.67 kWh/m2/day, or about 17% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.99 kWh/m2/day and approximately 20% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.89 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 08604

Solar Radiation Data in 08604

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 08604.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 08604

Solar Radiation Data in 08604

The region associated with 08604 has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.88 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 08604 is July with an average of 5.83 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 5.74 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.58 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 08604 are December with an average of 3.51 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.69 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.97 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 08604 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 08604

The average monthly solar radiation level in 08604, of 4.88 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 24% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 26% 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: 08604 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 08604 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 08604

Sunrise / Sunset in 08604

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 12, 2026 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:13 am
    • Sunset: 7:03 pm
    • Length of Day: 11:50
Solar Energy Statistics for 08604

Best Months for Solar in 08604

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (5.83 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.57 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (4.57 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (5.98 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 08604

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 08604 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 08604

The Power of Solar in 08604

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 08604. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 08604. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 08604

Solar Radiation Data in 08604

08604 has a average annual solar AC output value of 5376.85 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 08604 is July with an average of 519.1 kWhac, followed by August at 511.96 kWhac and April at 493.7 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 08604 are December with an average of 348.93 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 367.32 kWhac and January at 370.82 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 08604 [5]

Thu Mar 12
38°F
Rain And Snow
Min: 33°F
Max: 64°F
Fresh Breeze: 18 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 80%
Cloud cover: 100%
Fri Mar 13
41°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 30°F
Max: 49°F
Fresh Breeze: 20 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 53%
Cloud cover: 80%
Sat Mar 14
45°F
Light Rain
Min: 35°F
Max: 48°F
Fresh Breeze: 21 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 34%
Cloud cover: 19%
Sun Mar 15
53°F
Light Rain
Min: 35°F
Max: 53°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 46%
Cloud cover: 93%
Mon Mar 16
63°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 39°F
Max: 63°F
Fresh Breeze: 20 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 86%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Mar 17
37°F
Light Snow
Min: 31°F
Max: 39°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 27%
Cloud cover: 58%

More about 08604

About 08604

The ZIP code 08604 is associated with the city of Trenton in Mercer County in New Jersey.

08604 Solar Power

08604 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 08604, or for more solar-related resources for NJ, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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