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Solar Energy in Railroad, PA

Solar Energy in Railroad

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Railroad with an average of 5.92 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Railroad

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Railroad

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

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Railroad, PA Solar Energy

Solar Power in Railroad, PA

Solar Energy Data in Railroad, PA

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Railroad, PA

Solar Radiation Data in Railroad

Based on historical Railroad, 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 Railroad. [1]

Railroad has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.04 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 2% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.98 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Railroad that are always titled at the latitude of Railroad (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.7 kWh/m2/day, or about 16% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.04 kWh/m2/day and approximately 18% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.98 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 Railroad

Solar Radiation Data in Railroad, PA

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Railroad, PA

Solar Radiation Data in Railroad

Railroad, PA has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.97 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Railroad is July with an average of 5.92 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 5.67 kWh/m2/day and May at 5.63 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Railroad (Pennsylvania) are December with an average of 3.46 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.82 kWh/m2/day and November at 4.27 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Railroad

The average monthly solar radiation level in Railroad, PA, of 4.97 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: Railroad vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Railroad

  • Sunrise/Sunset for December 25, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:24 am
    • Sunset: 4:49 pm
    • Length of Day: 9:25
Solar Energy Statistics for Railroad

Best Months for Solar in Railroad

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (5.92 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.62 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (4.74 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.05 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Railroad

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Solar Power Output in Railroad

The Power of Solar in Railroad, PA

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Railroad, PA

Solar Radiation Data in Railroad

Railroad (PA) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5586.86 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Railroad is July with an average of 542.56 kWhac, followed by May at 521.2 kWhac and August at 515.92 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Railroad (Pennsylvania) are December with an average of 350.85 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 393.53 kWhac and November at 402.81 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Railroad

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Railroad Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Railroad, PA [5]

Wed Dec 25
34°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 25°F
Max: 36°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps N
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 70%
Cloud cover: 72%
Thu Dec 26
37°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 26°F
Max: 39°F
Light breeze: 4 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 57%
Cloud cover: 79%
Fri Dec 27
41°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 28°F
Max: 42°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 57%
Cloud cover: 89%
Sat Dec 28
45°F
Light Rain
Min: 36°F
Max: 45°F
Light breeze: 8 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 95%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Dec 29
54°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 45°F
Max: 54°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 95%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Dec 30
54°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 43°F
Max: 54°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 60%
Cloud cover: 49%

More about Railroad

About Railroad

The borough of Railroad, PA in York County has an approximate population of 278. [6]

Railroad Solar Power

Railroad, PA Solar Energy

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

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