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Solar Energy in Clifton Heights, PA

Solar Energy in Clifton Heights

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in Clifton Heights with an average of 5.8 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Clifton Heights

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Clifton Heights

The total length of the day in Clifton Heights, PA today (March 28, 2024) will be 12 hours and 31 minutes. [More]

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Clifton Heights, PA Solar Energy

Solar Power in Clifton Heights, PA

Solar Energy Data in Clifton Heights, PA

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Clifton Heights, PA

Solar Radiation Data in Clifton Heights

Based on historical Clifton Heights, 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 Clifton Heights. [1]

Clifton Heights has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.05 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 0% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.04 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Clifton Heights that are always titled at the latitude of Clifton Heights (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.76 kWh/m2/day, or about 18% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.05 kWh/m2/day and approximately 18% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.04 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 Clifton Heights

Solar Radiation Data in Clifton Heights, PA

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in Clifton Heights.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Clifton Heights, PA

Solar Radiation Data in Clifton Heights

Clifton Heights, PA has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.97 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Clifton Heights is August with an average of 5.8 kWh/m2/day, followed by July at 5.79 kWh/m2/day and September at 5.71 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Clifton Heights (Pennsylvania) are December with an average of 3.52 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.52 kWh/m2/day and November at 4.18 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: Clifton Heights vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in Clifton Heights

The average monthly solar radiation level in Clifton Heights, PA, of 4.97 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 26% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 25% 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: Clifton Heights vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average Clifton Heights 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 Clifton Heights

Sunrise / Sunset in Clifton Heights

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 28, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:50 am
    • Sunset: 7:21 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:31
Solar Energy Statistics for Clifton Heights

Best Months for Solar in Clifton Heights

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (5.8 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.6 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (4.66 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.02 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Clifton Heights

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Solar Power Output in Clifton Heights

The Power of Solar in Clifton Heights, PA

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Clifton Heights, PA

Solar Radiation Data in Clifton Heights

Clifton Heights (PA) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5639.65 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Clifton Heights is July with an average of 531.26 kWhac, followed by August at 530.5 kWhac and April at 521.94 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Clifton Heights (Pennsylvania) are December with an average of 359.76 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 365.71 kWhac and November at 396.32 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Clifton Heights

Clifton Heights Electricity Costs

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Clifton Heights Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Clifton Heights, PA [5]

Thu Mar 28
49°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 43°F
Max: 50°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps NNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 86%
Cloud cover: 100%
Fri Mar 29
50°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 36°F
Max: 54°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 31%
Cloud cover: 1%
Sat Mar 30
55°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 37°F
Max: 56°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 43%
Cloud cover: 76%
Sun Mar 31
61°F
Light Rain
Min: 49°F
Max: 62°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 40%
Cloud cover: 92%
Mon Apr 1
48°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 46°F
Max: 50°F
Light breeze: 7 mps E
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 90%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 2
51°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 46°F
Max: 54°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps E
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 97%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Clifton Heights

About Clifton Heights

The borough of Clifton Heights, PA in Delaware County has an approximate population of 6,652. [6]

Clifton Heights Solar Power

Clifton Heights, PA Solar Energy

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

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