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Solar Power in 15278 (Pittsburgh, PA)

Solar Energy in 15278

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Solar Panels in 15278

Solar panels in 15278 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 15278

The total length of the day in 15278 (Pittsburgh, PA) today (January 20, 2025) will be 9 hours and 49 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 15278 (Pittsburgh, PA)

Solar Energy Data for 15278

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Solar Energy Analysis for 15278

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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 15278

Solar Radiation Data in 15278

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 15278

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Solar Power Comparison: 15278 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 15278

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Solar Power: 15278 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 15278 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 15278

Sunrise / Sunset in 15278

Sunrise/Sunset for January 20, 2025 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 7:36 am
- Sunset: 5:25 pm
- Length of Day: 9:49

Best Months for Solar in 15278

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Solar Panel Installs in 15278

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Solar Power Output in 15278

The Power of Solar in 15278

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 15278. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 15278. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 15278

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Weather Forecast for 15278 ^[5]

Mon Jan 20

11°F

Light Snow
Min: 3°F
Max: 17°F

Gentle Breeze: 11 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 71%
Cloud cover: 45%

Tue Jan 21

12°F

Light Snow
Min: 1°F
Max: 14°F

Gentle Breeze: 10 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 71%
Cloud cover: 99%

Wed Jan 22

7°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: -4°F
Max: 11°F

Light breeze: 7 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 72%
Cloud cover: 10%

Thu Jan 23

26°F

Light Snow
Min: 9°F
Max: 29°F

Gentle Breeze: 9 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 72%
Cloud cover: 71%

Fri Jan 24

25°F

Light Snow
Min: 14°F
Max: 25°F

Light breeze: 5 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 76%
Cloud cover: 96%

Sat Jan 25

29°F

Broken Clouds
Min: 13°F
Max: 31°F

Gentle Breeze: 11 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 79%
Cloud cover: 79%

More about 15278

About 15278

The ZIP code 15278 is associated with the city of Pittsburgh in Allegheny County in Pennsylvania.

15278 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 15278, or for more solar-related resources for PA, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.