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Solar Energy in Rockville Centre, NY

Solar Energy in Rockville Centre

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Rockville Centre with an average of 6.01 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Rockville Centre

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Rockville Centre

The total length of the day in Rockville Centre, NY today (March 28, 2024) will be 12 hours and 32 minutes. [More]

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Rockville Centre, NY Solar Energy

Solar Power in Rockville Centre, NY

Solar Energy Data in Rockville Centre, NY

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Rockville Centre, NY

Solar Radiation Data in Rockville Centre

Based on historical Rockville Centre, 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 Rockville Centre. [1]

Rockville Centre has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.02 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 2% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.95 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Rockville Centre that are always titled at the latitude of Rockville Centre (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.72 kWh/m2/day, or about 17% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.02 kWh/m2/day and approximately 19% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.95 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 Rockville Centre

Solar Radiation Data in Rockville Centre, NY

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in Rockville Centre.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Rockville Centre, NY

Solar Radiation Data in Rockville Centre

Rockville Centre, NY has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.02 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Rockville Centre is July with an average of 6.01 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 5.93 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.84 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Rockville Centre (New York) are December with an average of 3.31 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.75 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.9 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: Rockville Centre vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in Rockville Centre

The average monthly solar radiation level in Rockville Centre, NY, of 5.02 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 28% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 24% 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: Rockville Centre vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average Rockville Centre 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 Rockville Centre

Sunrise / Sunset in Rockville Centre

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 28, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:43 am
    • Sunset: 7:15 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:32
Solar Energy Statistics for Rockville Centre

Best Months for Solar in Rockville Centre

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.01 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.63 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (4.7 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.03 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Rockville Centre

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Solar Power Output in Rockville Centre

The Power of Solar in Rockville Centre, NY

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Rockville Centre, NY

Solar Radiation Data in Rockville Centre

Rockville Centre (NY) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5784.08 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Rockville Centre is July with an average of 563.96 kWhac, followed by August at 553.94 kWhac and May at 542.4 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Rockville Centre (New York) are December with an average of 343.89 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 384.32 kWhac and January at 396.94 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Rockville Centre

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Rockville Centre Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Rockville Centre, NY [5]

Thu Mar 28
48°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 45°F
Max: 49°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps NNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 94%
Cloud cover: 100%
Fri Mar 29
48°F
Light Rain
Min: 41°F
Max: 53°F
Fresh Breeze: 22 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 37%
Cloud cover: 2%
Sat Mar 30
47°F
Light Rain
Min: 38°F
Max: 55°F
Fresh Breeze: 19 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 42%
Cloud cover: 54%
Sun Mar 31
52°F
Light Rain
Min: 48°F
Max: 56°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 57%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Apr 1
47°F
Light Rain
Min: 45°F
Max: 48°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps ESE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 75%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 2
45°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 45°F
Max: 48°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps ESE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 92%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Rockville Centre

About Rockville Centre

The village of Rockville Centre, NY in Nassau County has an approximate population of 24,023. [6]

Rockville Centre Solar Power

Rockville Centre, NY Solar Energy

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

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