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Solar Energy in Allegany, NY

Solar Energy in Allegany

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

Solar Panels in Allegany

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Allegany

The total length of the day in Allegany, NY today (March 19, 2024) will be 12 hours and 8 minutes. [More]

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Allegany, NY Solar Energy

Solar Power in Allegany, NY

Solar Energy Data in Allegany, NY

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Allegany, NY

Solar Radiation Data in Allegany

Based on historical Allegany, 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 Allegany. [1]

Allegany has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.68 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 6% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.47 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Allegany that are always titled at the latitude of Allegany (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.24 kWh/m2/day, or about 15% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.68 kWh/m2/day and approximately 22% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.47 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 Allegany

Solar Radiation Data in Allegany, NY

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Allegany, NY

Solar Radiation Data in Allegany

Allegany, NY has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.31 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Allegany is July with an average of 5.73 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 5.51 kWh/m2/day and May at 5.5 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Allegany (New York) are December with an average of 2.04 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 2.69 kWh/m2/day and November at 2.86 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Allegany

The average monthly solar radiation level in Allegany, NY, of 4.31 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 35% 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: Allegany vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Allegany

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 19, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:17 am
    • Sunset: 7:25 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:8
Solar Energy Statistics for Allegany

Best Months for Solar in Allegany

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (5.73 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.25 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: April (4.35 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (5.67 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Allegany

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Solar Power Output in Allegany

The Power of Solar in Allegany, NY

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Allegany, NY

Solar Radiation Data in Allegany

Allegany (NY) has a average annual solar AC output value of 4819.47 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Allegany is July with an average of 522.47 kWhac, followed by May at 510.43 kWhac and August at 501.94 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Allegany (New York) are December with an average of 211.1 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 273.15 kWhac and January at 274.92 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Allegany

Allegany Electricity Costs

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Allegany Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Allegany, NY [5]

Tue Mar 19
32°F
Light Snow
Min: 23°F
Max: 32°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 69%
Cloud cover: 100%
Wed Mar 20
33°F
Light Snow
Min: 22°F
Max: 33°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 73%
Cloud cover: 100%
Thu Mar 21
26°F
Light Snow
Min: 16°F
Max: 27°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 62%
Cloud cover: 100%
Fri Mar 22
41°F
Light Rain
Min: 13°F
Max: 43°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 43%
Cloud cover: 48%
Sat Mar 23
32°F
Rain And Snow
Min: 18°F
Max: 36°F
Fresh Breeze: 18 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 97%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Mar 24
31°F
Few Clouds
Min: 17°F
Max: 34°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 52%
Cloud cover: 15%

More about Allegany

About Allegany

The village of Allegany, NY in Cattaraugus County has an approximate population of 1,816. [6]

Allegany Solar Power

Allegany, NY Solar Energy

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