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Solar Power in 15685 (Southwest, PA)

Solar Energy in 15685

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Solar Panels in 15685

Solar panels in 15685 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 15685

The total length of the day in 15685 (Southwest, PA) today (January 02, 2025) will be 9 hours and 25 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 15685 (Southwest, PA)

Solar Energy Data for 15685

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Solar Energy Analysis for 15685

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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 15685

Solar Radiation Data in 15685

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 15685

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Solar Power Comparison: 15685 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 15685

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Solar Power: 15685 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 15685 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 15685

Sunrise / Sunset in 15685

Sunrise/Sunset for January 02, 2025 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 7:39 am
- Sunset: 5:04 pm
- Length of Day: 9:25

Best Months for Solar in 15685

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Solar Panel Installs in 15685

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Solar Power Output in 15685

The Power of Solar in 15685

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 15685. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 15685. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 15685

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Weather Forecast for 15685 ^[5]

Thu Jan 2

30°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 25°F
Max: 31°F

Moderate breeze: 17 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 62%
Cloud cover: 100%

Fri Jan 3

29°F

Light Snow
Min: 22°F
Max: 29°F

Moderate breeze: 15 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 87%
Cloud cover: 100%

Sat Jan 4

22°F

Light Snow
Min: 18°F
Max: 23°F

Moderate breeze: 17 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 69%
Cloud cover: 100%

Sun Jan 5

22°F

Scattered Clouds
Min: 13°F
Max: 25°F

Moderate breeze: 13 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 63%
Cloud cover: 45%

Mon Jan 6

25°F

Snow
Min: 22°F
Max: 26°F

Gentle Breeze: 10 mps N
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 90%
Cloud cover: 100%

Tue Jan 7

26°F

Light Snow
Min: 11°F
Max: 26°F

Gentle Breeze: 12 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 88%
Cloud cover: 96%

More about 15685

About 15685

The ZIP code 15685 is associated with the city of Southwest in Westmoreland County in Pennsylvania.

15685 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 15685, or for more solar-related resources for PA, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.