Based on historical Passaic, NJ data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in Passaic.[1]
Passaic has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.94 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 2% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.86 kWh/m2/day. [1]
Solar installations in Passaic that are always titled at the latitude of Passaic (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.65 kWh/m2/day, or about 18% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.94 kWh/m2/day and approximately 20% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.86 kWh/m2/day. [1]
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 Passaic
Solar Radiation Data in Passaic, NJ
See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in Passaic.
* Amounts listed in kWh/m2/day (kilowatt hours per square meter per day)
Solar Radiation Analysis for Passaic, NJ
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Solar Power Comparison: Passaic vs. the U.S.
Solar Power Levels in Passaic
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Solar Power: vs. the U.S.
Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average Passaic 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).
We do not currently have data on solar panel installations in the city of Passaic, NJ at this current time.
However, Passaic is in Passaic County and Passaic County has at least 0 solar insallations right now. [1]
Solar Power Output in Passaic
The Power of Solar in Passaic, NJ
Monthly AC solar system output averages for Passaic (nj). Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in Passaic. [2]
* Amounts listed in kWhac (kilowatt hours (AC))
Solar Output Analysis for Passaic, NJ
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Cost of Utilities in Passaic
Passaic Electricity Costs
Electricity prices (residential) in Passaic averaged 15.92 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh) in October 2020, which was about 17% more than the overall U.S. average residential electricity rate of 13.60¢/kWh in October. [3]
Solar Power Poll: Passaic
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Passaic Natural Gas Costs
Natural gas prices (residential) in New Jersey averaged $11.48 per thousand cubic feet (Mcf) in October 2020, which was approximately 7% less than the overall U.S. average residential natural gas rate of $12.35 per Mcf in October. [4]
The city of Passaic, NJ in Passaic County has an approximate population of 69,781. [6]
Passaic, NJ Solar Energy
To learn more about solar energy and solar power Passaic, NJ, or for more solar-related resources for Passaic, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
Did you know?
About half of the sun's energy is absorbed by the Earth's surface; about 30 percent is reflected back from the surface.