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Solar Power in 12074 (Galway, NY)

Solar Energy in 12074

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in 12074 with an average of 5.89 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 12074

Solar panels in 12074 that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 12074

The total length of the day in 12074 (Galway, NY) today (May 13, 2025) will be 14 hours and 40 minutes. [More]

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12074 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 12074 (Galway, NY)

Solar Energy Data for 12074

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 12074.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 12074

Solar Radiation Data in 12074

Based on historical 12074 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 12074. [1]

The region associated with 12074 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.76 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 2% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.85 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 12074 that are always titled at the latitude of Galway (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.38 kWh/m2/day, or about 16% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.76 kWh/m2/day and approximately 14% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.85 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 12074

Solar Radiation Data in 12074

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 12074.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 12074

Solar Radiation Data in 12074

The region associated with 12074 has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.7 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 12074 is July with an average of 5.89 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 5.72 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.44 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 12074 are December with an average of 2.74 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.37 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.42 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 12074 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 12074

The average monthly solar radiation level in 12074, of 4.7 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 20% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 29% 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: 12074 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 12074 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 12074

Sunrise / Sunset in 12074

  • Sunrise/Sunset for May 13, 2025 [2]
    • Sunrise: 5:32 am
    • Sunset: 8:12 pm
    • Length of Day: 14:40
Solar Energy Statistics for 12074

Best Months for Solar in 12074

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (5.89 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.49 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.06 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (5.92 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 12074

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 12074 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 12074

The Power of Solar in 12074

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 12074. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 12074. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 12074

Solar Radiation Data in 12074

12074 has a average annual solar AC output value of 5236.03 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 12074 is July with an average of 532.77 kWhac, followed by August at 519.48 kWhac and March at 513.96 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 12074 are December with an average of 277.88 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 324.27 kWhac and January at 343.44 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 12074 [5]

Tue May 13
71°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 55°F
Max: 75°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 57%
Cloud cover: 99%
Wed May 14
56°F
Light Rain
Min: 53°F
Max: 60°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 97%
Cloud cover: 100%
Thu May 15
63°F
Light Rain
Min: 56°F
Max: 72°F
Light breeze: 7 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 86%
Cloud cover: 100%
Fri May 16
73°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 56°F
Max: 76°F
Light breeze: 6 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 66%
Cloud cover: 50%
Sat May 17
70°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 56°F
Max: 71°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 69%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun May 18
54°F
Light Rain
Min: 45°F
Max: 54°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 75%
Cloud cover: 98%

More about 12074

About 12074

The ZIP code 12074 is associated with the city of Galway in Saratoga County in New York.

12074 Solar Power

12074 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 12074, or for more solar-related resources for NY, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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