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Solar Power in 15478 (Smithfield, PA)

Solar Energy in 15478

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Solar Panels in 15478

Solar panels in 15478 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 15478

The total length of the day in 15478 (Smithfield, PA) today (April 01, 2025) will be 12 hours and 43 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 15478 (Smithfield, PA)

Solar Energy Data for 15478

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Solar Energy Analysis for 15478

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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 15478

Solar Radiation Data in 15478

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 15478

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Solar Power Comparison: 15478 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 15478

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Solar Power: 15478 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 15478 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 15478

Sunrise / Sunset in 15478

Sunrise/Sunset for April 01, 2025 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 7:01 am
- Sunset: 7:44 pm
- Length of Day: 12:43

Best Months for Solar in 15478

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Solar Panel Installs in 15478

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Solar Power Output in 15478

The Power of Solar in 15478

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 15478. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 15478. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 15478

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Weather Forecast for 15478 ^[5]

Tue Apr 1

55°F

Broken Clouds
Min: 37°F
Max: 59°F

Gentle Breeze: 10 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 42%
Cloud cover: 54%

Wed Apr 2

58°F

Light Rain
Min: 41°F
Max: 66°F

Moderate breeze: 14 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 52%
Cloud cover: 97%

Thu Apr 3

65°F

Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 54°F
Max: 67°F

Moderate breeze: 17 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 91%
Cloud cover: 100%

Fri Apr 4

57°F

Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 53°F
Max: 61°F

Light breeze: 4 mps NNE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 90%
Cloud cover: 100%

Sat Apr 5

76°F

Light Rain
Min: 58°F
Max: 76°F

Moderate breeze: 15 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 64%
Cloud cover: 97%

Sun Apr 6

67°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 40°F
Max: 67°F

Moderate breeze: 14 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 74%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about 15478

About 15478

The ZIP code 15478 is associated with the city of Smithfield in Fayette County in Pennsylvania.

15478 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 15478, or for more solar-related resources for PA, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.