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Solar Power in 17949 (Mahanoy Plane, PA)

Solar Energy in 17949

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in 17949 with an average of 5.56 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 17949

Solar panels in 17949 that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 17949

The total length of the day in 17949 (Mahanoy Plane, PA) today (May 05, 2024) will be 14 hours and 12 minutes. [More]

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17949 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 17949 (Mahanoy Plane, PA)

Solar Energy Data for 17949

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 17949.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 17949

Solar Radiation Data in 17949

Based on historical 17949 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 17949. [1]

The region associated with 17949 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.83 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 4% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.68 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 17949 that are always titled at the latitude of Mahanoy Plane (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.47 kWh/m2/day, or about 17% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.83 kWh/m2/day and approximately 21% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.68 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 17949

Solar Radiation Data in 17949

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 17949.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 17949

Solar Radiation Data in 17949

The region associated with 17949 has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.64 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 17949 is July with an average of 5.56 kWh/m2/day, followed by June at 5.46 kWh/m2/day and August at 5.4 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 17949 are December with an average of 2.99 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.46 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.76 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 17949 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 17949

The average monthly solar radiation level in 17949, of 4.64 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 18% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 30% 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: 17949 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 17949 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 17949

Sunrise / Sunset in 17949

  • Sunrise/Sunset for May 05, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 5:55 am
    • Sunset: 8:07 pm
    • Length of Day: 14:12
Solar Energy Statistics for 17949

Best Months for Solar in 17949

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (5.56 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.41 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (4.37 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (5.83 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 17949

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 17949 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 17949

The Power of Solar in 17949

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 17949. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 17949. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 17949

Solar Radiation Data in 17949

17949 has a average annual solar AC output value of 5156.29 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 17949 is July with an average of 501.56 kWhac, followed by May at 495.62 kWhac and August at 490.62 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 17949 are December with an average of 299.15 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 353.21 kWhac and November at 353.22 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 17949 [5]

Sun May 5
47°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 44°F
Max: 51°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 98%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon May 6
62°F
Light Rain
Min: 52°F
Max: 69°F
Light breeze: 4 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 87%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue May 7
59°F
Light Rain
Min: 55°F
Max: 66°F
Light breeze: 5 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 97%
Cloud cover: 100%
Wed May 8
74°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 52°F
Max: 74°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 45%
Cloud cover: 0%
Thu May 9
49°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 45°F
Max: 53°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps ESE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 98%
Cloud cover: 100%
Fri May 10
44°F
Light Rain
Min: 42°F
Max: 44°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 97%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about 17949

About 17949

The ZIP code 17949 is associated with the city of Mahanoy Plane in Schuylkill County in Pennsylvania.

17949 Solar Power

17949 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 17949, or for more solar-related resources for PA, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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