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Solar Energy in Port Royal, PA

Solar Energy in Port Royal

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Port Royal with an average of 5.78 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Port Royal

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Port Royal

The total length of the day in Port Royal, PA today (December 25, 2024) will be 9 hours and 21 minutes. [More]

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Port Royal, PA Solar Energy

Solar Power in Port Royal, PA

Solar Energy Data in Port Royal, PA

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Port Royal, PA

Solar Radiation Data in Port Royal

Based on historical Port Royal, 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 Port Royal. [1]

Port Royal has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.86 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 4% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.7 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Port Royal that are always titled at the latitude of Port Royal (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.48 kWh/m2/day, or about 16% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.86 kWh/m2/day and approximately 21% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.7 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 Port Royal

Solar Radiation Data in Port Royal, PA

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in Port Royal.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Port Royal, PA

Solar Radiation Data in Port Royal

Port Royal, PA has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.63 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Port Royal is July with an average of 5.78 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 5.7 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.49 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Port Royal (Pennsylvania) are December with an average of 2.84 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.35 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.67 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: Port Royal vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in Port Royal

The average monthly solar radiation level in Port Royal, PA, of 4.63 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 18% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 30% 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: Port Royal vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average Port Royal 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 Port Royal

Sunrise / Sunset in Port Royal

  • Sunrise/Sunset for December 25, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:29 am
    • Sunset: 4:50 pm
    • Length of Day: 9:21
Solar Energy Statistics for Port Royal

Best Months for Solar in Port Royal

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (5.78 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.41 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (4.41 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (5.85 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Port Royal

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Solar Power Output in Port Royal

The Power of Solar in Port Royal, PA

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Port Royal, PA

Solar Radiation Data in Port Royal

Port Royal (PA) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5121.04 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Port Royal is July with an average of 515.07 kWhac, followed by August at 511.56 kWhac and May at 483.25 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Port Royal (Pennsylvania) are December with an average of 281.51 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 338.94 kWhac and November at 343.84 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Port Royal

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Port Royal Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Port Royal, PA [5]

Wed Dec 25
38°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 26°F
Max: 39°F
Calm: 3 mps ENE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 62%
Cloud cover: 70%
Thu Dec 26
39°F
Few Clouds
Min: 26°F
Max: 41°F
Calm: 3 mps ENE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 55%
Cloud cover: 20%
Fri Dec 27
41°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 30°F
Max: 44°F
Light breeze: 5 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 53%
Cloud cover: 98%
Sat Dec 28
43°F
Light Rain
Min: 34°F
Max: 43°F
Calm: 2 mps ESE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 88%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Dec 29
54°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 42°F
Max: 56°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 94%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Dec 30
53°F
Light Rain
Min: 43°F
Max: 53°F
Light breeze: 7 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 58%
Cloud cover: 47%

More about Port Royal

About Port Royal

The borough of Port Royal, PA in Juniata County has an approximate population of 925. [6]

Port Royal Solar Power

Port Royal, PA Solar Energy

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

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