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Solar Energy in Platea, PA

Solar Energy in Platea

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Platea with an average of 6.06 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Platea

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Platea

The total length of the day in Platea, PA today (March 28, 2024) will be 12 hours and 33 minutes. [More]

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Platea, PA Solar Energy

Solar Power in Platea, PA

Solar Energy Data in Platea, PA

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Platea, PA

Solar Radiation Data in Platea

Based on historical Platea, 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 Platea. [1]

Platea has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.64 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 14% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.19 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Platea that are always titled at the latitude of Platea (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.01 kWh/m2/day, or about 10% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.64 kWh/m2/day and approximately 26% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.19 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 Platea

Solar Radiation Data in Platea, PA

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Platea, PA

Solar Radiation Data in Platea

Platea, PA has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.32 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Platea is July with an average of 6.06 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 5.86 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.74 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Platea (Pennsylvania) are December with an average of 1.75 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 2.39 kWh/m2/day and November at 2.78 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Platea

The average monthly solar radiation level in Platea, PA, of 4.32 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 10% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 35% 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: Platea vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Platea

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 28, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:09 am
    • Sunset: 7:42 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:33
Solar Energy Statistics for Platea

Best Months for Solar in Platea

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.06 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.62 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (4.9 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.05 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Platea

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Solar Power Output in Platea

The Power of Solar in Platea, PA

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Platea, PA

Solar Radiation Data in Platea

Platea (PA) has a average annual solar AC output value of 4858.22 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Platea is July with an average of 547.74 kWhac, followed by August at 533.03 kWhac and May at 523.72 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Platea (Pennsylvania) are December with an average of 179.52 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 249.7 kWhac and November at 267.58 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Platea

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Weather Forecast for Platea, PA [5]

Thu Mar 28
42°F
Few Clouds
Min: 30°F
Max: 43°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 55%
Cloud cover: 11%
Fri Mar 29
39°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 30°F
Max: 40°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 51%
Cloud cover: 1%
Sat Mar 30
45°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 33°F
Max: 48°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 96%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Mar 31
45°F
Light Rain
Min: 36°F
Max: 45°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 69%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Apr 1
45°F
Light Rain
Min: 41°F
Max: 48°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps NNE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 83%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 2
63°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 45°F
Max: 63°F
Fresh Breeze: 19 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 82%
Cloud cover: 84%

More about Platea

About Platea

The borough of Platea, PA in Erie County has an approximate population of 430. [6]

Platea Solar Power

Platea, PA Solar Energy

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

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