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Solar Energy in Parkside, PA

Solar Energy in Parkside

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Parkside with an average of 5.86 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Parkside

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Parkside

The total length of the day in Parkside, PA today (November 23, 2024) will be 9 hours and 47 minutes. [More]

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Parkside, PA Solar Energy

Solar Power in Parkside, PA

Solar Energy Data in Parkside, PA

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Parkside, PA

Solar Radiation Data in Parkside

Based on historical Parkside, 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 Parkside. [1]

Parkside has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.05 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 1% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Parkside that are always titled at the latitude of Parkside (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.74 kWh/m2/day, or about 17% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.05 kWh/m2/day and approximately 19% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4 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 Parkside

Solar Radiation Data in Parkside, PA

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Parkside, PA

Solar Radiation Data in Parkside

Parkside, PA has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.94 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Parkside is July with an average of 5.86 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 5.64 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.58 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Parkside (Pennsylvania) are December with an average of 3.52 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.73 kWh/m2/day and November at 4.16 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Parkside

The average monthly solar radiation level in Parkside, PA, of 4.94 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 26% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 25% 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: Parkside vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Parkside

  • Sunrise/Sunset for November 23, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:54 am
    • Sunset: 4:41 pm
    • Length of Day: 9:47
Solar Energy Statistics for Parkside

Best Months for Solar in Parkside

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (5.86 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.61 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 Parkside

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Solar Power Output in Parkside

The Power of Solar in Parkside, PA

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Parkside, PA

Solar Radiation Data in Parkside

Parkside (PA) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5457.52 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Parkside is July with an average of 526.47 kWhac, followed by August at 507.16 kWhac and May at 506.93 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Parkside (Pennsylvania) are December with an average of 351.17 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 378.49 kWhac and November at 386.07 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Parkside

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Weather Forecast for Parkside, PA [5]

Sat Nov 23
47°F
Few Clouds
Min: 37°F
Max: 51°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 58%
Cloud cover: 13%
Sun Nov 24
49°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 44°F
Max: 52°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 61%
Cloud cover: 53%
Mon Nov 25
54°F
Few Clouds
Min: 42°F
Max: 59°F
Light breeze: 7 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 54%
Cloud cover: 11%
Tue Nov 26
57°F
Light Rain
Min: 40°F
Max: 57°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 76%
Cloud cover: 100%
Wed Nov 27
39°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 36°F
Max: 44°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 50%
Cloud cover: 100%
Thu Nov 28
45°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 38°F
Max: 48°F
Light breeze: 7 mps NNE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 48%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Parkside

About Parkside

The borough of Parkside, PA in Delaware County has an approximate population of 2,328. [6]

Parkside Solar Power

Parkside, PA Solar Energy

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

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