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Solar Energy in Glendon, PA

Solar Energy in Glendon

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Glendon with an average of 5.88 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Glendon

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Glendon

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

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Glendon, PA Solar Energy

Solar Power in Glendon, PA

Solar Energy Data in Glendon, PA

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Glendon, PA

Solar Radiation Data in Glendon

Based on historical Glendon, 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 Glendon. [1]

Glendon has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.92 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 5% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.75 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Glendon that are always titled at the latitude of Glendon (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.57 kWh/m2/day, or about 17% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.92 kWh/m2/day and approximately 22% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.75 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 Glendon

Solar Radiation Data in Glendon, PA

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Glendon, PA

Solar Radiation Data in Glendon

Glendon, PA has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.87 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Glendon is July with an average of 5.88 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 5.64 kWh/m2/day and April at 5.55 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Glendon (Pennsylvania) are December with an average of 3.24 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.74 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.81 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Glendon

The average monthly solar radiation level in Glendon, PA, of 4.87 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 24% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 26% 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: Glendon vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Glendon

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 28, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:49 am
    • Sunset: 7:21 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:32
Solar Energy Statistics for Glendon

Best Months for Solar in Glendon

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (5.88 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.59 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (4.61 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Glendon

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Solar Power Output in Glendon

The Power of Solar in Glendon, PA

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Glendon, PA

Solar Radiation Data in Glendon

Glendon (PA) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5366.82 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Glendon is July with an average of 523.2 kWhac, followed by August at 507.02 kWhac and April at 503.86 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Glendon (Pennsylvania) are December with an average of 323.21 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 358.32 kWhac and January at 375.43 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Glendon

Glendon Electricity Costs

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Weather Forecast for Glendon, PA [5]

Thu Mar 28
47°F
Light Rain
Min: 40°F
Max: 48°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps NNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 76%
Cloud cover: 100%
Fri Mar 29
49°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 34°F
Max: 52°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 41%
Cloud cover: 3%
Sat Mar 30
54°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 32°F
Max: 56°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 43%
Cloud cover: 63%
Sun Mar 31
62°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 43°F
Max: 62°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 44%
Cloud cover: 86%
Mon Apr 1
50°F
Light Rain
Min: 37°F
Max: 50°F
Light breeze: 5 mps NE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 55%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 2
42°F
Light Rain
Min: 42°F
Max: 44°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps E
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 89%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Glendon

About Glendon

The borough of Glendon, PA in Northampton County has an approximate population of 440. [6]

Glendon Solar Power

Glendon, PA Solar Energy

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

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