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Solar Energy in Saltsburg, PA

Solar Energy in Saltsburg

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in Saltsburg with an average of 5.83 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Saltsburg

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Saltsburg

The total length of the day in Saltsburg, PA today (November 21, 2024) will be 9 hours and 47 minutes. [More]

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Saltsburg, PA Solar Energy

Solar Power in Saltsburg, PA

Solar Energy Data in Saltsburg, PA

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Saltsburg, PA

Solar Radiation Data in Saltsburg

Based on historical Saltsburg, 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 Saltsburg. [1]

Saltsburg has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.82 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 11% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.44 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Saltsburg that are always titled at the latitude of Saltsburg (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.36 kWh/m2/day, or about 14% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.82 kWh/m2/day and approximately 27% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.44 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 Saltsburg

Solar Radiation Data in Saltsburg, PA

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Saltsburg, PA

Solar Radiation Data in Saltsburg

Saltsburg, 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 Saltsburg is August with an average of 5.83 kWh/m2/day, followed by July at 5.74 kWh/m2/day and September at 5.55 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Saltsburg (Pennsylvania) are December with an average of 2.58 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 2.95 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.51 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Saltsburg

The average monthly solar radiation level in Saltsburg, 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: Saltsburg vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Saltsburg

  • Sunrise/Sunset for November 21, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:10 am
    • Sunset: 4:57 pm
    • Length of Day: 9:47
Solar Energy Statistics for Saltsburg

Best Months for Solar in Saltsburg

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (5.83 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.41 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (4.23 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (5.88 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Saltsburg

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Solar Power Output in Saltsburg

The Power of Solar in Saltsburg, PA

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Saltsburg, PA

Solar Radiation Data in Saltsburg

Saltsburg (PA) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5014.42 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Saltsburg is August with an average of 524.44 kWhac, followed by July at 512.15 kWhac and May at 488.99 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Saltsburg (Pennsylvania) are December with an average of 260.01 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 299.75 kWhac and February at 327.56 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Saltsburg

Saltsburg Electricity Costs

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Saltsburg Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Saltsburg, PA [5]

Thu Nov 21
39°F
Rain And Snow
Min: 30°F
Max: 41°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 70%
Cloud cover: 98%
Fri Nov 22
36°F
Rain And Snow
Min: 30°F
Max: 41°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 98%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat Nov 23
43°F
Light Rain
Min: 39°F
Max: 44°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 94%
Cloud cover: 99%
Sun Nov 24
45°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 37°F
Max: 45°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 70%
Cloud cover: 96%
Mon Nov 25
52°F
Light Rain
Min: 35°F
Max: 54°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 66%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Nov 26
46°F
Light Rain
Min: 37°F
Max: 56°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 62%
Cloud cover: 96%

More about Saltsburg

About Saltsburg

The borough of Saltsburg, PA in Indiana County has an approximate population of 873. [6]

Saltsburg Solar Power

Saltsburg, PA Solar Energy

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

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