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Solar Energy in Elmira Heights, NY

Solar Energy in Elmira Heights

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Elmira Heights with an average of 5.61 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Elmira Heights

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Elmira Heights

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

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Elmira Heights, NY Solar Energy

Solar Power in Elmira Heights, NY

Solar Energy Data in Elmira Heights, NY

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Elmira Heights, NY

Solar Radiation Data in Elmira Heights

Based on historical Elmira Heights, 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 Elmira Heights. [1]

Elmira Heights has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.76 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 4% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.6 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Elmira Heights that are always titled at the latitude of Elmira Heights (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.34 kWh/m2/day, or about 15% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.76 kWh/m2/day and approximately 21% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.6 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 Elmira Heights

Solar Radiation Data in Elmira Heights, NY

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in Elmira Heights.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Elmira Heights, NY

Solar Radiation Data in Elmira Heights

Elmira Heights, NY has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.44 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Elmira Heights is July with an average of 5.61 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 5.58 kWh/m2/day and May at 5.38 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Elmira Heights (New York) are December with an average of 2.49 kWh/m2/day, followed by November with an average of 2.97 kWh/m2/day and January at 3.17 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: Elmira Heights vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in Elmira Heights

The average monthly solar radiation level in Elmira Heights, NY, of 4.44 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 13% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 33% 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: Elmira Heights vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average Elmira Heights 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 Elmira Heights

Sunrise / Sunset in Elmira Heights

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 19, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:10 am
    • Sunset: 7:18 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:8
Solar Energy Statistics for Elmira Heights

Best Months for Solar in Elmira Heights

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (5.61 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.39 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: April (4.66 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (5.81 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Elmira Heights

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Solar Power Output in Elmira Heights

The Power of Solar in Elmira Heights, NY

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Elmira Heights, NY

Solar Radiation Data in Elmira Heights

Elmira Heights (NY) has a average annual solar AC output value of 4957.07 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Elmira Heights is July with an average of 515.45 kWhac, followed by May at 504.49 kWhac and August at 501.38 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Elmira Heights (New York) are December with an average of 255.99 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 280.79 kWhac and January at 318.74 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Elmira Heights

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Elmira Heights Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Elmira Heights, NY [5]

Tue Mar 19
35°F
Light Snow
Min: 24°F
Max: 37°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 51%
Cloud cover: 89%
Wed Mar 20
38°F
Snow
Min: 25°F
Max: 38°F
Moderate breeze: 18 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 74%
Cloud cover: 96%
Thu Mar 21
29°F
Light Snow
Min: 20°F
Max: 30°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 48%
Cloud cover: 93%
Fri Mar 22
39°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 16°F
Max: 42°F
Moderate breeze: 12 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 33%
Cloud cover: 39%
Sat Mar 23
36°F
Snow
Min: 21°F
Max: 36°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 100%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Mar 24
30°F
Light Snow
Min: 17°F
Max: 32°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 65%
Cloud cover: 75%

More about Elmira Heights

About Elmira Heights

The village of Elmira Heights, NY in Chemung County has an approximate population of 4,097. [6]

Elmira Heights Solar Power

Elmira Heights, NY Solar Energy

To learn more about solar energy and solar power Elmira Heights, NY, or for more solar-related resources for Elmira Heights, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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