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Solar Energy in Altoona, PA

Solar Energy in Altoona

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Solar Panels in Altoona

Solar panels in Altoona that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in Altoona

The total length of the day in Altoona, PA today (May 14, 2025) will be 14 hours and 29 minutes. [More]

Solar Power in Altoona, PA

Solar Energy Data in Altoona, PA

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Solar Energy Analysis for Altoona, PA

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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 Altoona

Solar Radiation Data in Altoona, PA

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Solar Radiation Analysis for Altoona, PA

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

Solar Power Levels in Altoona

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Solar Power: Altoona vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average Altoona solar radiation levels compare to average levels in a city with historcially high levels (NV) and a city with historically low levels (WA). ^[1]

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Solar Data & Statistics for Altoona

Sunrise / Sunset in Altoona

Sunrise/Sunset for May 14, 2025 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 5:55 am
- Sunset: 8:24 pm
- Length of Day: 14:29

Best Months for Solar in Altoona

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Solar Panel Installs in Altoona

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Solar Power Output in Altoona

The Power of Solar in Altoona, PA

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

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Solar Output Analysis for Altoona, PA

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Cost of Utilities in Altoona

Altoona Electricity Costs

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Solar Power Poll: Altoona

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Altoona Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Altoona, PA ^[5]

Wed May 14

62°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 57°F
Max: 64°F

Gentle Breeze: 10 mps ESE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 98%
Cloud cover: 100%

Thu May 15

68°F

Light Rain
Min: 60°F
Max: 73°F

Light breeze: 5 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 76%
Cloud cover: 100%

Fri May 16

71°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 60°F
Max: 80°F

Gentle Breeze: 10 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 75%
Cloud cover: 88%

Sat May 17

70°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 53°F
Max: 75°F

Moderate breeze: 15 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 78%
Cloud cover: 78%

Sun May 18

56°F

Broken Clouds
Min: 51°F
Max: 57°F

Moderate breeze: 16 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 72%
Cloud cover: 81%

Mon May 19

64°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 42°F
Max: 65°F

Gentle Breeze: 12 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 30%
Cloud cover: 3%

More about Altoona

About Altoona

The city of Altoona, PA in Blair County has an approximate population of 46,320. ^[6]

Altoona, PA Solar Energy

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