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Solar Energy in Chapman, PA

Solar Energy in Chapman

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Chapman with an average of 5.79 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Chapman

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Chapman

The total length of the day in Chapman, PA today (December 21, 2024) will be 9 hours and 19 minutes. [More]

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Chapman, PA Solar Energy

Solar Power in Chapman, PA

Solar Energy Data in Chapman, PA

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Chapman, PA

Solar Radiation Data in Chapman

Based on historical Chapman, 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 Chapman. [1]

Chapman has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.89 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 5% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.7 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Chapman that are always titled at the latitude of Chapman (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.52 kWh/m2/day, or about 16% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.89 kWh/m2/day and approximately 22% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.7 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 Chapman

Solar Radiation Data in Chapman, PA

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Chapman, PA

Solar Radiation Data in Chapman

Chapman, PA has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.78 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Chapman is July with an average of 5.79 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 5.62 kWh/m2/day and May at 5.6 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Chapman (Pennsylvania) are December with an average of 2.98 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.59 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.69 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Chapman

The average monthly solar radiation level in Chapman, PA, of 4.78 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 22% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 28% 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: Chapman vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Chapman

  • Sunrise/Sunset for December 21, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:20 am
    • Sunset: 4:39 pm
    • Length of Day: 9:19
Solar Energy Statistics for Chapman

Best Months for Solar in Chapman

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (5.79 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.55 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (4.58 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (5.97 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Chapman

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Solar Power Output in Chapman

The Power of Solar in Chapman, PA

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Chapman, PA

Solar Radiation Data in Chapman

Chapman (PA) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5303.6 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Chapman is May with an average of 518.79 kWhac, followed by July at 518.68 kWhac and August at 507.24 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Chapman (Pennsylvania) are December with an average of 301.02 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 344.55 kWhac and January at 364.15 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Chapman

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Chapman Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Chapman, PA [5]

Sat Dec 21
26°F
Light Snow
Min: 17°F
Max: 30°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 57%
Cloud cover: 70%
Sun Dec 22
20°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 13°F
Max: 22°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 46%
Cloud cover: 8%
Mon Dec 23
24°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 12°F
Max: 27°F
Light breeze: 7 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 43%
Cloud cover: 52%
Tue Dec 24
36°F
Light Snow
Min: 24°F
Max: 41°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 75%
Cloud cover: 93%
Wed Dec 25
36°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 28°F
Max: 36°F
Light breeze: 6 mps ENE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 67%
Cloud cover: 99%
Thu Dec 26
37°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 31°F
Max: 37°F
Calm: 3 mps NE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 85%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Chapman

About Chapman

The borough of Chapman, PA in Northampton County has an approximate population of 199. [6]

Chapman Solar Power

Chapman, PA Solar Energy

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

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