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Solar Energy in Ashland, PA

Solar Energy in Ashland

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Ashland with an average of 5.82 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Ashland

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Ashland

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

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Ashland, PA Solar Energy

Solar Power in Ashland, PA

Solar Energy Data in Ashland, PA

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Ashland, PA

Solar Radiation Data in Ashland

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

Ashland has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.83 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 5% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.66 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Ashland that are always titled at the latitude of Ashland (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.46 kWh/m2/day, or about 16% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.83 kWh/m2/day and approximately 22% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.66 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 Ashland

Solar Radiation Data in Ashland, PA

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Ashland, PA

Solar Radiation Data in Ashland

Ashland, PA has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.66 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Ashland is July with an average of 5.82 kWh/m2/day, followed by May at 5.48 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.47 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Ashland (Pennsylvania) are December with an average of 2.97 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.53 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.6 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Ashland

The average monthly solar radiation level in Ashland, PA, of 4.66 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 19% 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: Ashland vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Ashland

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 28, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:54 am
    • Sunset: 7:26 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:32
Solar Energy Statistics for Ashland

Best Months for Solar in Ashland

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (5.82 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.39 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (4.33 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (5.81 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Ashland

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Solar Power Output in Ashland

The Power of Solar in Ashland, PA

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Ashland, PA

Solar Radiation Data in Ashland

Ashland (PA) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5166.35 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Ashland is July with an average of 525.43 kWhac, followed by May at 506.15 kWhac and August at 486.29 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Ashland (Pennsylvania) are December with an average of 297.57 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 338 kWhac and January at 360.98 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Ashland

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Weather Forecast for Ashland, PA [5]

Thu Mar 28
46°F
Light Rain
Min: 38°F
Max: 46°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps NNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 74%
Cloud cover: 100%
Fri Mar 29
46°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 30°F
Max: 49°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 39%
Cloud cover: 2%
Sat Mar 30
49°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 30°F
Max: 49°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 56%
Cloud cover: 97%
Sun Mar 31
55°F
Light Rain
Min: 44°F
Max: 57°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 50%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Apr 1
45°F
Light Rain
Min: 43°F
Max: 45°F
Light breeze: 8 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 95%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 2
46°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 42°F
Max: 50°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 98%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Ashland

About Ashland

The borough of Ashland, PA in Schuylkill County has an approximate population of 2,817. [6]

Ashland Solar Power

Ashland, PA Solar Energy

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

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