Based on historical 15680 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 15680.[1]
The region associated with 15680 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.82 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 10% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.46 kWh/m2/day. [1]
Solar installations in 15680 that are always titled at the latitude of Salina (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.35 kWh/m2/day, or about 14% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.82 kWh/m2/day and approximately 26% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.46 kWh/m2/day. [1]
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 15680
Solar Radiation Data in 15680
See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 15680.
* Amounts listed in kWh/m2/day (kilowatt hours per square meter per day)
Solar Radiation Analysis for 15680
The region associated with 15680 has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.15 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]
The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 15680 is August with an average of 5.41 kWh/m2/day, followed by June at 5.4 kWh/m2/day and July at 5.26 kWh/m2/day. [1]
The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 15680 are December with an average of 1.88 kWh/m2/day, followed by November with an average of 2.63 kWh/m2/day and January at 2.64 kWh/m2/day. [1]
Solar Power Comparison: 15680 vs. the U.S.
Solar Power Levels in 15680
The average monthly solar radiation level in 15680, of 4.15 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 11% greater than the average level of 3.73 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 37% less than the average level of 6.6 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically high levels (NV). [1]
→ Values listed as 0 (zero) are not available (N/A).
Solar Power: 15680 vs. the U.S.
Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 15680 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).
We do not currently have data on solar panel installations in 15680 at this current time.
However, 15680 is in Westmoreland County and Westmoreland County (PA) has at least 82 solar insallations right now. [1]
Solar Power Output in 15680
The Power of Solar in 15680
Monthly AC solar system output averages for 15680. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 15680. [2]
* Amounts listed in kWhac (kilowatt hours (AC))
Solar Output Analysis for 15680
15680 has a average annual solar AC output value of 4855.56 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]
The month with the highest historical solar power output in 15680 is August with an average of 515.3 kWhac, followed by May at 505.29 kWhac and July at 502.7 kWhac. [2]
The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 15680 are December with an average of 197.67 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 264.79 kWhac and January at 283.08 kWhac. [2]
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More about 15680
About 15680
The ZIP code 15680 is associated with the city of Salina in Westmoreland County in Pennsylvania.
15680 Solar Energy & Power
To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 15680, or for more solar-related resources for PA, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
Did you know?
The solar energy that strikes the Earth in one hour could provide all of the Earth's energy needs for a complete year.