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Solar Energy in Rochester, PA

Solar Energy in Rochester

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Rochester with an average of 5.77 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Rochester

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Rochester

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

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Rochester, PA Solar Energy

Solar Power in Rochester, PA

Solar Energy Data in Rochester, PA

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Rochester, PA

Solar Radiation Data in Rochester

Based on historical Rochester, 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 Rochester. [1]

Rochester has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.78 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 12% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.39 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Rochester that are always titled at the latitude of Rochester (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.31 kWh/m2/day, or about 14% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.78 kWh/m2/day and approximately 27% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.39 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 Rochester

Solar Radiation Data in Rochester, PA

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Rochester, PA

Solar Radiation Data in Rochester

Rochester, PA has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.54 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Rochester is July with an average of 5.77 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 5.7 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.52 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Rochester (Pennsylvania) are December with an average of 2.53 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 2.99 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.7 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Rochester

The average monthly solar radiation level in Rochester, PA, of 4.54 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 16% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 31% 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: Rochester vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Rochester

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

Best Months for Solar in Rochester

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (5.77 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 Rochester

We do not currently have data on solar panel installations in the borough of Rochester, PA at this current time.

Solar Power Output in Rochester

The Power of Solar in Rochester, PA

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Rochester, PA

Solar Radiation Data in Rochester

Rochester (PA) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5023.64 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Rochester is July with an average of 521.94 kWhac, followed by August at 513.08 kWhac and May at 496.39 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Rochester (Pennsylvania) are December with an average of 253.94 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 304.57 kWhac and November at 344.71 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Rochester

Rochester Electricity Costs

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Rochester Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Rochester, PA [5]

Thu Mar 28
48°F
Few Clouds
Min: 30°F
Max: 50°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 39%
Cloud cover: 18%
Fri Mar 29
48°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 33°F
Max: 51°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 36%
Cloud cover: 1%
Sat Mar 30
47°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 35°F
Max: 55°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 95%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Mar 31
59°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 42°F
Max: 59°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 59%
Cloud cover: 84%
Mon Apr 1
53°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 47°F
Max: 53°F
Light breeze: 6 mps N
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 93%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 2
69°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 51°F
Max: 69°F
Fresh Breeze: 20 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 75%
Cloud cover: 81%

More about Rochester

About Rochester

The borough of Rochester, PA in Beaver County has an approximate population of 3,657. [6]

Rochester Solar Power

Rochester, PA Solar Energy

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

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