Solar Energy Data for New York
Detailed solar irradiance and production data for 4 cities in New York. The state averages 3.77 kWh/m²/day GHI — Below Average solar resources.
New York below the national average for solar energy production. While New York's solar resource is modest, favorable electricity rates and incentives can still make solar viable.
New York Overview
- Cities with data
- 4
- Avg. GHI
- 3.77 kWh/m²/day
- Solar Rating
- Below Average
- Best City
- New York City (3.93 kWh/m²/d)
Cities in New York — Ranked by Solar Potential
4 cities| Rank | City | GHI (kWh/m²/d) | Peak Sun Hours | 5kW Production | Est. Annual Savings | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York City (pop. 8,336,817) | 3.93 | 4.6 | 6,745 kWh | $1,470 | 7.1 yrs |
| #2 | Buffalo (pop. 255,284) | 3.68 | 4.1 | 6,044 kWh | $1,318 | 8.0 yrs |
| #3 | Rochester (pop. 211,328) | 3.76 | 4.3 | 6,336 kWh | $1,381 | 7.6 yrs |
| #4 | Syracuse (pop. 148,620) | 3.69 | 4.2 | 6,190 kWh | $1,349 | 7.8 yrs |
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These figures are city-level averages. For your exact address in New York, use SolarScope's Site Studio to account for roof orientation, shading, and your utility rate.