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Solar Energy in Marietta, PA

Solar Energy in Marietta

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

Solar Panels in Marietta

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Marietta

The total length of the day in Marietta, PA today (November 21, 2024) will be 9 hours and 49 minutes. [More]

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Marietta, PA Solar Energy

Solar Power in Marietta, PA

Solar Energy Data in Marietta, PA

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Marietta, PA

Solar Radiation Data in Marietta

Based on historical Marietta, 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 Marietta. [1]

Marietta has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.93 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 6% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.7 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Marietta that are always titled at the latitude of Marietta (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.56 kWh/m2/day, or about 16% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.93 kWh/m2/day and approximately 23% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.7 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 Marietta

Solar Radiation Data in Marietta, PA

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Marietta, PA

Solar Radiation Data in Marietta

Marietta, PA has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.8 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Marietta is July with an average of 5.82 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 5.62 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.6 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Marietta (Pennsylvania) are December with an average of 3.15 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.63 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.88 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Marietta

The average monthly solar radiation level in Marietta, PA, of 4.8 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 22% 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: Marietta vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Marietta

  • Sunrise/Sunset for November 21, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:57 am
    • Sunset: 4:46 pm
    • Length of Day: 9:49
Solar Energy Statistics for Marietta

Best Months for Solar in Marietta

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (5.82 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.53 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (4.49 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (5.94 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Marietta

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Solar Power Output in Marietta

The Power of Solar in Marietta, PA

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Marietta, PA

Solar Radiation Data in Marietta

Marietta (PA) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5388.27 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Marietta is July with an average of 532.39 kWhac, followed by August at 511.13 kWhac and May at 509.64 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Marietta (Pennsylvania) are December with an average of 321.16 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 366.07 kWhac and January at 373.22 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Marietta

Marietta Electricity Costs

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Marietta Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Marietta, PA [5]

Thu Nov 21
43°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 35°F
Max: 49°F
Moderate breeze: 18 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 75%
Cloud cover: 4%
Fri Nov 22
36°F
Rain And Snow
Min: 33°F
Max: 40°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 95%
Cloud cover: 99%
Sat Nov 23
46°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 35°F
Max: 48°F
Fresh Breeze: 18 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 65%
Cloud cover: 42%
Sun Nov 24
46°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 37°F
Max: 49°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 66%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Nov 25
46°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 34°F
Max: 54°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 61%
Cloud cover: 32%
Tue Nov 26
50°F
Light Rain
Min: 39°F
Max: 53°F
Fresh Breeze: 22 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 58%
Cloud cover: 71%

More about Marietta

About Marietta

The borough of Marietta, PA in Lancaster County has an approximate population of 2,588. [6]

Marietta Solar Power

Marietta, PA Solar Energy

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

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