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Solar Energy in Sidney, NY

Solar Energy in Sidney

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Sidney with an average of 5.67 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Sidney

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Sidney

The total length of the day in Sidney, NY today (December 12, 2024) will be 9 hours and 11 minutes. [More]

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Sidney, NY Solar Energy

Solar Power in Sidney, NY

Solar Energy Data in Sidney, NY

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Sidney, NY

Solar Radiation Data in Sidney

Based on historical Sidney, 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 Sidney. [1]

Sidney has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.65 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 5% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.46 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Sidney that are always titled at the latitude of Sidney (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.22 kWh/m2/day, or about 16% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.65 kWh/m2/day and approximately 22% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.46 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 Sidney

Solar Radiation Data in Sidney, NY

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Sidney, NY

Solar Radiation Data in Sidney

Sidney, NY has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.42 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Sidney is July with an average of 5.67 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 5.42 kWh/m2/day and May at 5.3 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Sidney (New York) are December with an average of 2.39 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.02 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.17 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Sidney

The average monthly solar radiation level in Sidney, NY, of 4.42 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 12% 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: Sidney vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Sidney

  • Sunrise/Sunset for December 12, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:20 am
    • Sunset: 4:31 pm
    • Length of Day: 9:11
Solar Energy Statistics for Sidney

Best Months for Solar in Sidney

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (5.67 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.29 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: April (4.49 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (5.7 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Sidney

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Solar Power Output in Sidney

The Power of Solar in Sidney, NY

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Sidney, NY

Solar Radiation Data in Sidney

Sidney (NY) has a average annual solar AC output value of 4962.91 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Sidney is July with an average of 513.24 kWhac, followed by May at 501.28 kWhac and August at 491.92 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Sidney (New York) are December with an average of 240.24 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 300.71 kWhac and January at 312.85 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Sidney

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Sidney Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Sidney, NY [5]

Thu Dec 12
27°F
Light Snow
Min: 19°F
Max: 31°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 64%
Cloud cover: 55%
Fri Dec 13
22°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 16°F
Max: 24°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 56%
Cloud cover: 1%
Sat Dec 14
26°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 15°F
Max: 30°F
Light breeze: 4 mps ESE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 63%
Cloud cover: 3%
Sun Dec 15
31°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 20°F
Max: 34°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 66%
Cloud cover: 96%
Mon Dec 16
38°F
Rain And Snow
Min: 35°F
Max: 38°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 97%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Dec 17
48°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 38°F
Max: 51°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 97%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Sidney

About Sidney

The village of Sidney, NY in Delaware County has an approximate population of 3,900. [6]

Sidney Solar Power

Sidney, NY Solar Energy

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

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