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Solar Energy in Emsworth, PA

Solar Energy in Emsworth

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Emsworth with an average of 5.74 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Emsworth

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Emsworth

The total length of the day in Emsworth, PA today (March 28, 2024) will be 12 hours and 32 minutes. [More]

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Emsworth, PA Solar Energy

Solar Power in Emsworth, PA

Solar Energy Data in Emsworth, PA

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Emsworth, PA

Solar Radiation Data in Emsworth

Based on historical Emsworth, 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 Emsworth. [1]

Emsworth has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.81 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 Emsworth that are always titled at the latitude of Emsworth (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.35 kWh/m2/day, or about 14% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.81 kWh/m2/day and approximately 26% 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 Emsworth

Solar Radiation Data in Emsworth, PA

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Emsworth, PA

Solar Radiation Data in Emsworth

Emsworth, PA has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.57 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Emsworth is July with an average of 5.74 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 5.71 kWh/m2/day and September at 5.57 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Emsworth (Pennsylvania) are December with an average of 2.68 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 2.97 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.48 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Emsworth

The average monthly solar radiation level in Emsworth, PA, of 4.57 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 16% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 31% 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: Emsworth vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Emsworth

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 28, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:09 am
    • Sunset: 7:41 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:32
Solar Energy Statistics for Emsworth

Best Months for Solar in Emsworth

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (5.74 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.38 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (4.31 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (5.89 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Emsworth

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Solar Power Output in Emsworth

The Power of Solar in Emsworth, PA

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Emsworth, PA

Solar Radiation Data in Emsworth

Emsworth (PA) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5052.06 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Emsworth is July with an average of 519.21 kWhac, followed by August at 508.29 kWhac and May at 502.63 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Emsworth (Pennsylvania) are December with an average of 269.05 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 300.56 kWhac and November at 327.71 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Emsworth

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Emsworth Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Emsworth, PA [5]

Thu Mar 28
48°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 33°F
Max: 51°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 34%
Cloud cover: 50%
Fri Mar 29
51°F
Few Clouds
Min: 35°F
Max: 55°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 40%
Cloud cover: 16%
Sat Mar 30
47°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 41°F
Max: 54°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 95%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Mar 31
60°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 46°F
Max: 62°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps NE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 43%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Apr 1
55°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 45°F
Max: 57°F
Light breeze: 7 mps NE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 78%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 2
58°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 49°F
Max: 66°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 95%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Emsworth

About Emsworth

The borough of Emsworth, PA in Allegheny County has an approximate population of 2,449. [6]

Emsworth Solar Power

Emsworth, PA Solar Energy

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