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Solar Energy in Alden, NY

Solar Energy in Alden

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Alden with an average of 5.73 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Alden

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Alden

The total length of the day in Alden, NY today (March 28, 2024) will be 12 hours and 35 minutes. [More]

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Alden, NY Solar Energy

Solar Power in Alden, NY

Solar Energy Data in Alden, NY

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Alden, NY

Solar Radiation Data in Alden

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

Alden has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.71 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 2% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.62 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Alden that are always titled at the latitude of Alden (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.23 kWh/m2/day, or about 14% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.71 kWh/m2/day and approximately 17% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.62 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 Alden

Solar Radiation Data in Alden, NY

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Alden, NY

Solar Radiation Data in Alden

Alden, NY has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.33 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Alden is July with an average of 5.73 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 5.68 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.67 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Alden (New York) are December with an average of 2.02 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 2.64 kWh/m2/day and November at 2.74 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Alden

The average monthly solar radiation level in Alden, NY, of 4.33 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 10% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 34% 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: Alden vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Alden

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 28, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:01 am
    • Sunset: 7:36 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:35
Solar Energy Statistics for Alden

Best Months for Solar in Alden

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (5.73 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: May (5.44 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: May (4.97 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (5.94 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Alden

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Solar Power Output in Alden

The Power of Solar in Alden, NY

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Alden, NY

Solar Radiation Data in Alden

Alden (NY) has a average annual solar AC output value of 4903.08 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Alden is July with an average of 531.39 kWhac, followed by August at 522.32 kWhac and May at 518.9 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Alden (New York) are December with an average of 209 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 266.76 kWhac and January at 275.27 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Alden

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Weather Forecast for Alden, NY [5]

Thu Mar 28
40°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 30°F
Max: 43°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 52%
Cloud cover: 36%
Fri Mar 29
41°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 29°F
Max: 42°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 48%
Cloud cover: 38%
Sat Mar 30
47°F
Light Rain
Min: 27°F
Max: 51°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 45%
Cloud cover: 68%
Sun Mar 31
46°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 35°F
Max: 46°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 58%
Cloud cover: 90%
Mon Apr 1
53°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 32°F
Max: 54°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps ENE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 45%
Cloud cover: 95%
Tue Apr 2
38°F
Rain And Snow
Min: 34°F
Max: 43°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps E
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 96%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Alden

About Alden

The village of Alden, NY in Erie County has an approximate population of 2,605. [6]

Alden Solar Power

Alden, NY Solar Energy

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