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Solar Energy in Franklintown, PA

Solar Energy in Franklintown

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Franklintown with an average of 5.83 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Franklintown

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Franklintown

The total length of the day in Franklintown, PA today (March 28, 2024) will be 12 hours and 31 minutes. [More]

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Franklintown, PA Solar Energy

Solar Power in Franklintown, PA

Solar Energy Data in Franklintown, PA

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Franklintown, PA

Solar Radiation Data in Franklintown

Based on historical Franklintown, 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 Franklintown. [1]

Franklintown has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.98 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 3% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.88 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Franklintown that are always titled at the latitude of Franklintown (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.64 kWh/m2/day, or about 17% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.98 kWh/m2/day and approximately 20% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.88 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 Franklintown

Solar Radiation Data in Franklintown, PA

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Franklintown, PA

Solar Radiation Data in Franklintown

Franklintown, PA has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.82 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Franklintown is July with an average of 5.83 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 5.75 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 Franklintown (Pennsylvania) are December with an average of 3.17 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.48 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.9 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Franklintown

The average monthly solar radiation level in Franklintown, PA, of 4.82 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 23% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 27% 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: Franklintown vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Franklintown

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 28, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:57 am
    • Sunset: 7:28 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:31
Solar Energy Statistics for Franklintown

Best Months for Solar in Franklintown

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (5.83 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.54 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (4.54 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (5.96 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Franklintown

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Solar Power Output in Franklintown

The Power of Solar in Franklintown, PA

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Franklintown, PA

Solar Radiation Data in Franklintown

Franklintown (PA) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5433.2 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Franklintown is July with an average of 533.1 kWhac, followed by August at 524.32 kWhac and June at 504.67 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Franklintown (Pennsylvania) are December with an average of 324 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 360.93 kWhac and November at 370.52 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Franklintown

Franklintown Electricity Costs

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Franklintown Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Franklintown, PA [5]

Thu Mar 28
47°F
Light Rain
Min: 42°F
Max: 52°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps NNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 61%
Cloud cover: 100%
Fri Mar 29
48°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 34°F
Max: 52°F
Fresh Breeze: 18 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 38%
Cloud cover: 1%
Sat Mar 30
49°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 33°F
Max: 51°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 82%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Mar 31
61°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 47°F
Max: 63°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 48%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Apr 1
44°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 43°F
Max: 46°F
Light breeze: 7 mps ENE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 87%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 2
46°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 41°F
Max: 47°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 95%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Franklintown

About Franklintown

The borough of Franklintown, PA in York County has an approximate population of 489. [6]

Franklintown Solar Power

Franklintown, PA Solar Energy

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

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