Based on historical Riverdale, 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 Riverdale.[1]
Riverdale has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.93 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 2% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.87 kWh/m2/day. [1]
Solar installations in Riverdale that are always titled at the latitude of Riverdale (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.64 kWh/m2/day, or about 18% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.93 kWh/m2/day and approximately 20% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.87 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 Riverdale
Solar Radiation Data in Riverdale, NJ
See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in Riverdale.
* Amounts listed in kWh/m2/day (kilowatt hours per square meter per day)
Solar Radiation Analysis for Riverdale, NJ
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Solar Power Comparison: Riverdale vs. the U.S.
Solar Power Levels in Riverdale
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Solar Power: vs. the U.S.
Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average Riverdale 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 borough of Riverdale, NJ at this current time.
However, Riverdale is in Morris County and Morris County has at least 0 solar insallations right now. [1]
Solar Power Output in Riverdale
The Power of Solar in Riverdale, NJ
Monthly AC solar system output averages for Riverdale (nj). Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in Riverdale. [2]
* Amounts listed in kWhac (kilowatt hours (AC))
Solar Output Analysis for Riverdale, NJ
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Cost of Utilities in Riverdale
Riverdale Electricity Costs
Electricity prices (residential) in Riverdale averaged 16.18 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh) in January 2021, which was about 28% more than the overall U.S. average residential electricity rate of 12.69¢/kWh in January. [3]
Solar Power Poll: Riverdale
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Riverdale Natural Gas Costs
Natural gas prices (residential) in New Jersey averaged $9.10 per thousand cubic feet (Mcf) in January 2021, which was approximately 7% less than the overall U.S. average residential natural gas rate of $9.74 per Mcf in January. [4]
The borough of Riverdale, NJ in Morris County has an approximate population of 3,559. [6]
Riverdale, NJ Solar Energy
To learn more about solar energy and solar power Riverdale, NJ, or for more solar-related resources for Riverdale, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
Did you know?
Solar power is renewable, does not produce any pollutants and is one of the cleanest source of energy.