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Solar Energy in Millersville, PA

Solar Energy in Millersville

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

Solar Panels in Millersville

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Millersville

The total length of the day in Millersville, PA today (April 20, 2024) will be 13 hours and 33 minutes. [More]

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Millersville, PA Solar Energy

Solar Power in Millersville, PA

Solar Energy Data in Millersville, PA

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Millersville, PA

Solar Radiation Data in Millersville

Based on historical Millersville, 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 Millersville. [1]

Millersville has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.99 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 3% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.87 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Millersville that are always titled at the latitude of Millersville (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.65 kWh/m2/day, or about 17% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.99 kWh/m2/day and approximately 20% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.87 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 Millersville

Solar Radiation Data in Millersville, PA

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Millersville, PA

Solar Radiation Data in Millersville

Millersville, PA has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.86 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Millersville is July with an average of 5.88 kWh/m2/day, followed by June at 5.72 kWh/m2/day and August at 5.69 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Millersville (Pennsylvania) are December with an average of 3.26 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.6 kWh/m2/day and November at 4.03 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Millersville

The average monthly solar radiation level in Millersville, PA, of 4.86 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: Millersville vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Millersville

  • Sunrise/Sunset for April 20, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:17 am
    • Sunset: 7:50 pm
    • Length of Day: 13:33
Solar Energy Statistics for Millersville

Best Months for Solar in Millersville

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (5.88 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.6 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (4.65 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.02 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Millersville

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Solar Power Output in Millersville

The Power of Solar in Millersville, PA

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Millersville, PA

Solar Radiation Data in Millersville

Millersville (PA) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5432.99 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Millersville is July with an average of 535.2 kWhac, followed by August at 516.57 kWhac and May at 508.54 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Millersville (Pennsylvania) are December with an average of 332.07 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 371.24 kWhac and November at 378.84 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Millersville

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Millersville Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Millersville, PA [5]

Sat Apr 20
60°F
Light Rain
Min: 41°F
Max: 62°F
Fresh Breeze: 18 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 44%
Cloud cover: 77%
Sun Apr 21
50°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 35°F
Max: 52°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 51%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Apr 22
56°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 36°F
Max: 59°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 49%
Cloud cover: 0%
Tue Apr 23
64°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 42°F
Max: 64°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 46%
Cloud cover: 82%
Wed Apr 24
56°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 35°F
Max: 57°F
Fresh Breeze: 19 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 74%
Cloud cover: 96%
Thu Apr 25
48°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 27°F
Max: 49°F
Moderate breeze: 18 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 46%
Cloud cover: 52%

More about Millersville

About Millersville

The borough of Millersville, PA in Lancaster County has an approximate population of 8,168. [6]

Millersville Solar Power

Millersville, PA Solar Energy

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

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