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Solar Energy in Homewood, PA

Solar Energy in Homewood

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Homewood with an average of 5.82 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Homewood

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Homewood

The total length of the day in Homewood, PA today (December 21, 2024) will be 9 hours and 18 minutes. [More]

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Homewood, PA Solar Energy

Solar Power in Homewood, PA

Solar Energy Data in Homewood, PA

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Homewood, PA

Solar Radiation Data in Homewood

Based on historical Homewood, 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 Homewood. [1]

Homewood 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 Homewood that are always titled at the latitude of Homewood (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 Homewood

Solar Radiation Data in Homewood, PA

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Homewood, PA

Solar Radiation Data in Homewood

Homewood, 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 Homewood is July with an average of 5.82 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 5.75 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.5 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Homewood (Pennsylvania) are December with an average of 2.57 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.14 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.48 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Homewood

The average monthly solar radiation level in Homewood, 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: Homewood vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Homewood

  • Sunrise/Sunset for December 21, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:40 am
    • Sunset: 4:58 pm
    • Length of Day: 9:18
Solar Energy Statistics for Homewood

Best Months for Solar in Homewood

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (5.82 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.45 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (4.45 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (5.89 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Homewood

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Solar Power Output in Homewood

The Power of Solar in Homewood, PA

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Homewood, PA

Solar Radiation Data in Homewood

Homewood (PA) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5052.23 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Homewood is July with an average of 525.62 kWhac, followed by August at 512.25 kWhac and May at 494.44 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Homewood (Pennsylvania) are December with an average of 257.99 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 320.09 kWhac and November at 324.6 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Homewood

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Homewood Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Homewood, PA [5]

Sat Dec 21
26°F
Light Snow
Min: 20°F
Max: 26°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 78%
Cloud cover: 62%
Sun Dec 22
24°F
Light Snow
Min: 16°F
Max: 26°F
Light breeze: 4 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 61%
Cloud cover: 66%
Mon Dec 23
35°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 18°F
Max: 39°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 53%
Cloud cover: 99%
Tue Dec 24
36°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 33°F
Max: 37°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 87%
Cloud cover: 100%
Wed Dec 25
39°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 26°F
Max: 39°F
Light breeze: 5 mps E
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 67%
Cloud cover: 99%
Thu Dec 26
39°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 32°F
Max: 39°F
Light breeze: 4 mps ESE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 82%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Homewood

About Homewood

The borough of Homewood, PA in Beaver County has an approximate population of 109. [6]

Homewood Solar Power

Homewood, PA Solar Energy

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

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