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Solar Energy in Mechanicville, NY

Solar Energy in Mechanicville

The month of June has the highest historical solar radition values in Mechanicville with an average of 5.87 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Mechanicville

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Mechanicville

The total length of the day in Mechanicville, NY today (October 08, 2024) will be 11 hours and 25 minutes. [More]

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Mechanicville, NY Solar Energy

Solar Power in Mechanicville, NY

Solar Energy Data in Mechanicville, NY

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Mechanicville, NY

Solar Radiation Data in Mechanicville

Based on historical Mechanicville, 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 Mechanicville. [1]

Mechanicville has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.8 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 2% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.86 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Mechanicville that are always titled at the latitude of Mechanicville (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.45 kWh/m2/day, or about 17% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.8 kWh/m2/day and approximately 15% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.86 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 Mechanicville

Solar Radiation Data in Mechanicville, NY

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Mechanicville, NY

Solar Radiation Data in Mechanicville

Mechanicville, NY has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.69 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Mechanicville is June with an average of 5.87 kWh/m2/day, followed by July at 5.76 kWh/m2/day and August at 5.58 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Mechanicville (New York) are December with an average of 2.7 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.22 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.48 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Mechanicville

The average monthly solar radiation level in Mechanicville, NY, of 4.69 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 19% 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: Mechanicville vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Mechanicville

  • Sunrise/Sunset for October 08, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:59 am
    • Sunset: 6:24 pm
    • Length of Day: 11:25
Solar Energy Statistics for Mechanicville

Best Months for Solar in Mechanicville

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation June (5.87 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.52 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: April (5.1 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (5.94 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Mechanicville

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Solar Power Output in Mechanicville

The Power of Solar in Mechanicville, NY

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Mechanicville, NY

Solar Radiation Data in Mechanicville

Mechanicville (NY) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5234.96 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Mechanicville is July with an average of 524.37 kWhac, followed by June at 519.56 kWhac and August at 506.29 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Mechanicville (New York) are December with an average of 275.07 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 327.65 kWhac and November at 329.39 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Mechanicville

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Weather Forecast for Mechanicville, NY [5]

Tue Oct 8
62°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 45°F
Max: 64°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 45%
Cloud cover: 35%
Wed Oct 9
58°F
Light Rain
Min: 43°F
Max: 59°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 50%
Cloud cover: 28%
Thu Oct 10
50°F
Light Rain
Min: 41°F
Max: 53°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps NNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 53%
Cloud cover: 61%
Fri Oct 11
56°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 38°F
Max: 62°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 48%
Cloud cover: 7%
Sat Oct 12
66°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 47°F
Max: 68°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 48%
Cloud cover: 7%
Sun Oct 13
49°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 43°F
Max: 66°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 65%
Cloud cover: 90%

More about Mechanicville

About Mechanicville

The city of Mechanicville, NY in Saratoga County has an approximate population of 5,196. [6]

Mechanicville Solar Power

Mechanicville, NY Solar Energy

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

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