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Solar Energy in Parker, PA

Solar Energy in Parker

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Parker with an average of 5.76 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Parker

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Parker

The total length of the day in Parker, PA today (April 23, 2024) will be 13 hours and 45 minutes. [More]

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Parker, PA Solar Energy

Solar Power in Parker, PA

Solar Energy Data in Parker, PA

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Parker, PA

Solar Radiation Data in Parker

Based on historical Parker, 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 Parker. [1]

Parker has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.75 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 10% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.42 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Parker that are always titled at the latitude of Parker (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.28 kWh/m2/day, or about 14% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.75 kWh/m2/day and approximately 25% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.42 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 Parker

Solar Radiation Data in Parker, PA

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Parker, PA

Solar Radiation Data in Parker

Parker, PA has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.47 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Parker is July with an average of 5.76 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 5.74 kWh/m2/day and September at 5.4 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Parker (Pennsylvania) are December with an average of 2.33 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 2.85 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.45 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Parker

The average monthly solar radiation level in Parker, PA, of 4.47 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 14% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 32% 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: Parker vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Parker

  • Sunrise/Sunset for April 23, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:24 am
    • Sunset: 8:09 pm
    • Length of Day: 13:45
Solar Energy Statistics for Parker

Best Months for Solar in Parker

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (5.76 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.38 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (4.37 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (5.83 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Parker

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Solar Power Output in Parker

The Power of Solar in Parker, PA

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Parker, PA

Solar Radiation Data in Parker

Parker (PA) has a average annual solar AC output value of 4957.42 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Parker is August with an average of 519.18 kWhac, followed by July at 514.82 kWhac and May at 500.64 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Parker (Pennsylvania) are December with an average of 236.56 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 290.78 kWhac and November at 322.82 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Parker

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Parker Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Parker, PA [5]

Tue Apr 23
58°F
Light Rain
Min: 39°F
Max: 63°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 45%
Cloud cover: 97%
Wed Apr 24
47°F
Light Rain
Min: 32°F
Max: 51°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 90%
Cloud cover: 95%
Thu Apr 25
53°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 27°F
Max: 57°F
Light breeze: 6 mps E
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 27%
Cloud cover: 9%
Fri Apr 26
64°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 33°F
Max: 65°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 47%
Cloud cover: 51%
Sat Apr 27
53°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 48°F
Max: 59°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 97%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Apr 28
74°F
Light Rain
Min: 58°F
Max: 75°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 75%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Parker

About Parker

The city of Parker, PA in Armstrong County has an approximate population of 840. [6]

Parker Solar Power

Parker, PA Solar Energy

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