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Solar Energy in Pennsburg, PA

Solar Energy in Pennsburg

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Pennsburg with an average of 5.84 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Pennsburg

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Pennsburg

The total length of the day in Pennsburg, PA today (November 21, 2024) will be 9 hours and 47 minutes. [More]

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Pennsburg, PA Solar Energy

Solar Power in Pennsburg, PA

Solar Energy Data in Pennsburg, PA

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Pennsburg, PA

Solar Radiation Data in Pennsburg

Based on historical Pennsburg, 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 Pennsburg. [1]

Pennsburg has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.97 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 Pennsburg that are always titled at the latitude of Pennsburg (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.64 kWh/m2/day, or about 17% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.97 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 Pennsburg

Solar Radiation Data in Pennsburg, PA

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Pennsburg, PA

Solar Radiation Data in Pennsburg

Pennsburg, PA has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.82 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Pennsburg is July with an average of 5.84 kWh/m2/day, followed by June at 5.58 kWh/m2/day and August at 5.55 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Pennsburg (Pennsylvania) are December with an average of 3.12 kWh/m2/day, followed by November with an average of 3.58 kWh/m2/day and January at 3.63 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Pennsburg

The average monthly solar radiation level in Pennsburg, PA, of 4.82 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: Pennsburg vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Pennsburg

  • Sunrise/Sunset for November 21, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:54 am
    • Sunset: 4:41 pm
    • Length of Day: 9:47
Solar Energy Statistics for Pennsburg

Best Months for Solar in Pennsburg

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (5.84 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.6 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (4.6 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.02 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Pennsburg

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Solar Power Output in Pennsburg

The Power of Solar in Pennsburg, PA

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Pennsburg, PA

Solar Radiation Data in Pennsburg

Pennsburg (PA) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5339.85 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Pennsburg is July with an average of 528.5 kWhac, followed by April at 504 kWhac and May at 502.73 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Pennsburg (Pennsylvania) are December with an average of 313.38 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 336.02 kWhac and January at 367.86 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Pennsburg

Pennsburg Electricity Costs

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Pennsburg Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Pennsburg, PA [5]

Thu Nov 21
41°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 37°F
Max: 51°F
Fresh Breeze: 21 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 92%
Cloud cover: 76%
Fri Nov 22
35°F
Rain And Snow
Min: 34°F
Max: 38°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 97%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat Nov 23
46°F
Light Snow
Min: 36°F
Max: 47°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 69%
Cloud cover: 26%
Sun Nov 24
47°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 36°F
Max: 48°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 50%
Cloud cover: 76%
Mon Nov 25
43°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 33°F
Max: 50°F
Light breeze: 7 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 57%
Cloud cover: 29%
Tue Nov 26
55°F
Light Rain
Min: 41°F
Max: 55°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 82%
Cloud cover: 79%

More about Pennsburg

About Pennsburg

The borough of Pennsburg, PA in Montgomery County has an approximate population of 3,843. [6]

Pennsburg Solar Power

Pennsburg, PA Solar Energy

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

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