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Solar Power in 12304 (Schenectady, NY)

Solar Energy in 12304

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Solar Panels in 12304

Solar panels in 12304 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 12304

The total length of the day in 12304 (Schenectady, NY) today (May 16, 2025) will be 14 hours and 45 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 12304 (Schenectady, NY)

Solar Energy Data for 12304

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Solar Energy Analysis for 12304

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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 12304

Solar Radiation Data in 12304

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 12304

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Solar Power Comparison: 12304 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 12304

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Solar Power: 12304 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 12304 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 12304

Sunrise / Sunset in 12304

Sunrise/Sunset for May 16, 2025 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 5:29 am
- Sunset: 8:14 pm
- Length of Day: 14:45

Best Months for Solar in 12304

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Solar Panel Installs in 12304

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Solar Power Output in 12304

The Power of Solar in 12304

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 12304. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 12304. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 12304

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Weather Forecast for 12304 ^[5]

Fri May 16

78°F

Light Rain
Min: 61°F
Max: 81°F

Light breeze: 7 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 59%
Cloud cover: 74%

Sat May 17

73°F

Light Rain
Min: 56°F
Max: 79°F

Moderate breeze: 15 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 72%
Cloud cover: 100%

Sun May 18

56°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 53°F
Max: 56°F

Moderate breeze: 14 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 73%
Cloud cover: 100%

Mon May 19

60°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 48°F
Max: 66°F

Moderate breeze: 14 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 48%
Cloud cover: 5%

Tue May 20

59°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 42°F
Max: 67°F

Gentle Breeze: 8 mps NNE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 41%
Cloud cover: 100%

Wed May 21

47°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 42°F
Max: 48°F

Gentle Breeze: 8 mps NNE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 97%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about 12304

About 12304

The ZIP code 12304 is associated with the city of Schenectady in Schenectady County in New York.

12304 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 12304, or for more solar-related resources for NY, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.