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Solar Energy in Doylestown, PA

Solar Energy in Doylestown

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Doylestown with an average of 5.84 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Doylestown

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Doylestown

The total length of the day in Doylestown, PA today (March 29, 2024) will be 12 hours and 35 minutes. [More]

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Doylestown, PA Solar Energy

Solar Power in Doylestown, PA

Solar Energy Data in Doylestown, PA

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Doylestown, PA

Solar Radiation Data in Doylestown

Based on historical Doylestown, 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 Doylestown. [1]

Doylestown has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.98 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 2% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.9 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Doylestown that are always titled at the latitude of Doylestown (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.66 kWh/m2/day, or about 17% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.98 kWh/m2/day and approximately 19% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.9 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 Doylestown

Solar Radiation Data in Doylestown, PA

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Doylestown, PA

Solar Radiation Data in Doylestown

Doylestown, PA has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.82 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Doylestown is July with an average of 5.84 kWh/m2/day, followed by April at 5.58 kWh/m2/day and August at 5.57 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Doylestown (Pennsylvania) are December with an average of 3.27 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.79 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.85 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Doylestown

The average monthly solar radiation level in Doylestown, PA, of 4.82 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 23% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 27% 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: Doylestown vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Doylestown

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 29, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:47 am
    • Sunset: 7:22 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:35
Solar Energy Statistics for Doylestown

Best Months for Solar in Doylestown

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (5.84 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.58 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (4.62 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Doylestown

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Solar Power Output in Doylestown

The Power of Solar in Doylestown, PA

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Doylestown, PA

Solar Radiation Data in Doylestown

Doylestown (PA) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5324.14 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Doylestown is July with an average of 521.55 kWhac, followed by April at 502.7 kWhac and August at 501.85 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Doylestown (Pennsylvania) are December with an average of 326.41 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 359.95 kWhac and January at 378.64 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Doylestown

Doylestown Electricity Costs

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Doylestown Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Doylestown, PA [5]

Fri Mar 29
49°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 36°F
Max: 52°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 37%
Cloud cover: 3%
Sat Mar 30
53°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 34°F
Max: 55°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 44%
Cloud cover: 89%
Sun Mar 31
55°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 47°F
Max: 59°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 52%
Cloud cover: 92%
Mon Apr 1
48°F
Light Rain
Min: 45°F
Max: 48°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps E
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 90%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 2
47°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 45°F
Max: 49°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps E
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 97%
Cloud cover: 100%
Wed Apr 3
50°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 40°F
Max: 55°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 76%
Cloud cover: 68%

More about Doylestown

About Doylestown

The borough of Doylestown, PA in Bucks County has an approximate population of 8,380. [6]

Doylestown Solar Power

Doylestown, PA Solar Energy

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

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