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Solar Energy in Plum, PA

Solar Energy in Plum

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in Plum with an average of 5.71 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Plum

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Plum

The total length of the day in Plum, PA today (December 25, 2024) will be 9 hours and 20 minutes. [More]

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Plum, PA Solar Energy

Solar Power in Plum, PA

Solar Energy Data in Plum, PA

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Plum, PA

Solar Radiation Data in Plum

Based on historical Plum, 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 Plum. [1]

Plum has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.81 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 10% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.46 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Plum that are always titled at the latitude of Plum (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.35 kWh/m2/day, or about 14% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.81 kWh/m2/day and approximately 26% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.46 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 Plum

Solar Radiation Data in Plum, PA

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Plum, PA

Solar Radiation Data in Plum

Plum, PA has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.51 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Plum is August with an average of 5.71 kWh/m2/day, followed by July at 5.66 kWh/m2/day and September at 5.46 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Plum (Pennsylvania) are December with an average of 2.81 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 2.81 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.5 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Plum

The average monthly solar radiation level in Plum, PA, of 4.51 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 15% 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: Plum vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Plum

  • Sunrise/Sunset for December 25, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:39 am
    • Sunset: 4:59 pm
    • Length of Day: 9:20
Solar Energy Statistics for Plum

Best Months for Solar in Plum

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (5.71 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.39 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (4.29 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (5.84 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Plum

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Solar Power Output in Plum

The Power of Solar in Plum, PA

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Plum, PA

Solar Radiation Data in Plum

Plum (PA) has a average annual solar AC output value of 4996.11 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Plum is July with an average of 512.5 kWhac, followed by August at 509.21 kWhac and May at 502.18 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Plum (Pennsylvania) are December with an average of 281.44 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 287.81 kWhac and February at 328.59 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Plum

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Weather Forecast for Plum, PA [5]

Wed Dec 25
38°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 25°F
Max: 38°F
Calm: 3 mps E
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 70%
Cloud cover: 100%
Thu Dec 26
39°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 27°F
Max: 41°F
Light breeze: 4 mps NE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 79%
Cloud cover: 100%
Fri Dec 27
46°F
Light Rain
Min: 35°F
Max: 49°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps ESE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 75%
Cloud cover: 98%
Sat Dec 28
50°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 42°F
Max: 53°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 95%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Dec 29
50°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 45°F
Max: 56°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 91%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Dec 30
50°F
Light Rain
Min: 43°F
Max: 50°F
Light breeze: 7 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 79%
Cloud cover: 86%

More about Plum

About Plum

The borough of Plum, PA in Allegheny County has an approximate population of 27,126. [6]

Plum Solar Power

Plum, PA Solar Energy

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

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