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Solar Energy in Scranton, PA

Solar Energy in Scranton

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Solar Panels in Scranton

Solar panels in Scranton that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in Scranton

The total length of the day in Scranton, PA today (April 21, 2025) will be 13 hours and 40 minutes. [More]

Solar Power in Scranton, PA

Solar Energy Data in Scranton, PA

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Solar Energy Analysis for Scranton, PA

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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 Scranton

Solar Radiation Data in Scranton, PA

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Solar Radiation Analysis for Scranton, PA

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

Solar Power Levels in Scranton

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Solar Power: Scranton vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average Scranton solar radiation levels compare to average levels in a city with historcially high levels (NV) and a city with historically low levels (WA). ^[1]

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Solar Data & Statistics for Scranton

Sunrise / Sunset in Scranton

Sunrise/Sunset for April 21, 2025 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 6:11 am
- Sunset: 7:51 pm
- Length of Day: 13:40

Best Months for Solar in Scranton

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Solar Panel Installs in Scranton

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Solar Power Output in Scranton

The Power of Solar in Scranton, PA

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

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Solar Output Analysis for Scranton, PA

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Cost of Utilities in Scranton

Scranton Electricity Costs

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Solar Power Poll: Scranton

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Scranton Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Scranton, PA ^[5]

Mon Apr 21

61°F

Light Rain
Min: 40°F
Max: 63°F

Moderate breeze: 13 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 46%
Cloud cover: 91%

Tue Apr 22

66°F

Light Rain
Min: 48°F
Max: 69°F

Gentle Breeze: 11 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 39%
Cloud cover: 45%

Wed Apr 23

64°F

Scattered Clouds
Min: 42°F
Max: 68°F

Gentle Breeze: 8 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 47%
Cloud cover: 45%

Thu Apr 24

75°F

Light Rain
Min: 50°F
Max: 75°F

Light breeze: 5 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 43%
Cloud cover: 64%

Fri Apr 25

57°F

Light Rain
Min: 52°F
Max: 59°F

Moderate breeze: 15 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 78%
Cloud cover: 100%

Sat Apr 26

63°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 44°F
Max: 64°F

Moderate breeze: 15 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 96%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Scranton

About Scranton

The city of Scranton, PA in Lackawanna County has an approximate population of 76,089. ^[6]

Scranton, PA Solar Energy

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