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Solar Energy in Manheim, PA

Solar Energy in Manheim

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Manheim with an average of 5.89 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Manheim

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Manheim

The total length of the day in Manheim, PA today (March 29, 2024) will be 12 hours and 35 minutes. [More]

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Manheim, PA Solar Energy

Solar Power in Manheim, PA

Solar Energy Data in Manheim, PA

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Manheim, PA

Solar Radiation Data in Manheim

Based on historical Manheim, 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 Manheim. [1]

Manheim has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.97 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 4% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.83 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Manheim that are always titled at the latitude of Manheim (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.61 kWh/m2/day, or about 16% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.97 kWh/m2/day and approximately 20% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.83 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 Manheim

Solar Radiation Data in Manheim, PA

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Manheim, PA

Solar Radiation Data in Manheim

Manheim, PA has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.84 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Manheim is July with an average of 5.89 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 5.69 kWh/m2/day and April at 5.58 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Manheim (Pennsylvania) are December with an average of 3.19 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.57 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.85 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Manheim

The average monthly solar radiation level in Manheim, PA, of 4.84 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: Manheim vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Manheim

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 29, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:52 am
    • Sunset: 7:27 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:35
Solar Energy Statistics for Manheim

Best Months for Solar in Manheim

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (5.89 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.62 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (4.68 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.04 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Manheim

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Solar Power Output in Manheim

The Power of Solar in Manheim, PA

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Manheim, PA

Solar Radiation Data in Manheim

Manheim (PA) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5426.68 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Manheim is July with an average of 533.38 kWhac, followed by August at 517.35 kWhac and April at 515.22 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Manheim (Pennsylvania) are December with an average of 323.74 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 365.98 kWhac and November at 366.36 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Manheim

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Weather Forecast for Manheim, PA [5]

Fri Mar 29
48°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 36°F
Max: 52°F
Fresh Breeze: 20 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 42%
Cloud cover: 2%
Sat Mar 30
49°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 32°F
Max: 50°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 64%
Cloud cover: 82%
Sun Mar 31
54°F
Light Rain
Min: 41°F
Max: 58°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 63%
Cloud cover: 97%
Mon Apr 1
46°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 45°F
Max: 46°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps E
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 94%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 2
48°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 44°F
Max: 51°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 98%
Cloud cover: 100%
Wed Apr 3
51°F
Light Rain
Min: 40°F
Max: 51°F
Fresh Breeze: 19 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 67%
Cloud cover: 98%

More about Manheim

About Manheim

The borough of Manheim, PA in Lancaster County has an approximate population of 4,858. [6]

Manheim Solar Power

Manheim, PA Solar Energy

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

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