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Solar Energy in Carmichaels, PA

Solar Energy in Carmichaels

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in Carmichaels with an average of 5.76 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Carmichaels

Solar panels in Carmichaels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in Carmichaels

The total length of the day in Carmichaels, PA today (December 29, 2024) will be 9 hours and 26 minutes. [More]

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Carmichaels, PA Solar Energy

Solar Power in Carmichaels, PA

Solar Energy Data in Carmichaels, PA

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in Carmichaels.

* Amounts listed in kWh/m2/day (kilowatt hours per square meter per day).
* See glossary & definitions below.


Solar Energy Analysis for Carmichaels, PA

Solar Radiation Data in Carmichaels

Based on historical Carmichaels, PA data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in Carmichaels. [1]

Carmichaels has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.85 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 11% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.46 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Carmichaels that are always titled at the latitude of Carmichaels (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.39 kWh/m2/day, or about 14% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.85 kWh/m2/day and approximately 27% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.46 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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 Carmichaels

Solar Radiation Data in Carmichaels, PA

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in Carmichaels.

* Amounts listed in kWh/m2/day (kilowatt hours per square meter per day)

Solar Radiation Analysis for Carmichaels, PA

Solar Radiation Data in Carmichaels

Carmichaels, PA has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.63 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Carmichaels is August with an average of 5.76 kWh/m2/day, followed by July at 5.69 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.64 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Carmichaels (Pennsylvania) are December with an average of 2.76 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.19 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.49 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Carmichaels

The average monthly solar radiation level in Carmichaels, PA, of 4.63 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 18% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 30% less than the average level of 6.61 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically high levels (NV). [1]


→ Values listed as 0 (zero) are not available (N/A).

Solar Power: Carmichaels vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average Carmichaels 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).

Solar Data & Statistics for Carmichaels

Sunrise / Sunset in Carmichaels

  • Sunrise/Sunset for December 29, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:39 am
    • Sunset: 5:05 pm
    • Length of Day: 9:26
Solar Energy Statistics for Carmichaels

Best Months for Solar in Carmichaels

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (5.76 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.4 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: June (4.27 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (5.93 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Carmichaels

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Solar Power Output in Carmichaels

The Power of Solar in Carmichaels, PA

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

* Amounts listed in kWhac (kilowatt hours (AC))

Solar Output Analysis for Carmichaels, PA

Solar Radiation Data in Carmichaels

Carmichaels (PA) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5126.08 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Carmichaels is August with an average of 517.97 kWhac, followed by July at 513.82 kWhac and May at 500.11 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Carmichaels (Pennsylvania) are December with an average of 277.01 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 321.73 kWhac and November at 330.76 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Carmichaels

Carmichaels Electricity Costs

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Carmichaels Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Carmichaels, PA [5]

Sun Dec 29
61°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 48°F
Max: 61°F
Fresh Breeze: 22 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 69%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Dec 30
44°F
Light Rain
Min: 37°F
Max: 48°F
Moderate breeze: 18 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 67%
Cloud cover: 62%
Tue Dec 31
45°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 37°F
Max: 49°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 93%
Cloud cover: 90%
Wed Jan 1
36°F
Rain And Snow
Min: 31°F
Max: 44°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 74%
Cloud cover: 100%
Thu Jan 2
35°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 26°F
Max: 35°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 52%
Cloud cover: 94%
Fri Jan 3
33°F
Light Snow
Min: 23°F
Max: 33°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 86%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Carmichaels

About Carmichaels

The borough of Carmichaels, PA in Greene County has an approximate population of 483. [6]

Carmichaels Solar Power

Carmichaels, PA Solar Energy

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

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