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Solar Energy in Swarthmore, PA

Solar Energy in Swarthmore

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Solar Panels in Swarthmore

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Swarthmore

The total length of the day in Swarthmore, PA today (August 18, 2025) will be 13 hours and 40 minutes. [More]

Solar Power in Swarthmore, PA

Solar Energy Data in Swarthmore, PA

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Solar Energy Analysis for Swarthmore, 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 Swarthmore

Solar Radiation Data in Swarthmore, PA

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Solar Radiation Analysis for Swarthmore, PA

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

Solar Power Levels in Swarthmore

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Solar Power: Swarthmore vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Swarthmore

Sunrise/Sunset for August 18, 2025 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 6:15 am
- Sunset: 7:55 pm
- Length of Day: 13:40

Best Months for Solar in Swarthmore

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Solar Panel Installs in Swarthmore

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Solar Power Output in Swarthmore

The Power of Solar in Swarthmore, PA

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

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Solar Output Analysis for Swarthmore, PA

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Cost of Utilities in Swarthmore

Swarthmore Electricity Costs

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Solar Power Poll: Swarthmore

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Swarthmore Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Swarthmore, PA ^[5]

Mon Aug 18

72°F

Broken Clouds
Min: 68°F
Max: 75°F

Gentle Breeze: 12 mps NE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 61%
Cloud cover: 84%

Tue Aug 19

76°F

Broken Clouds
Min: 67°F
Max: 79°F

Gentle Breeze: 9 mps E
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 44%
Cloud cover: 68%

Wed Aug 20

82°F

Few Clouds
Min: 65°F
Max: 86°F

Gentle Breeze: 11 mps ESE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 42%
Cloud cover: 24%

Thu Aug 21

85°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 68°F
Max: 85°F

Gentle Breeze: 11 mps NE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 31%
Cloud cover: 1%

Fri Aug 22

79°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 68°F
Max: 79°F

Gentle Breeze: 9 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 50%
Cloud cover: 90%

Sat Aug 23

84°F

Light Rain
Min: 68°F
Max: 84°F

Moderate breeze: 13 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 49%
Cloud cover: 70%

More about Swarthmore

About Swarthmore

The borough of Swarthmore, PA in Delaware County has an approximate population of 6,194. ^[6]

Swarthmore, PA Solar Energy

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