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Solar Energy in Swoyersville, PA

Solar Energy in Swoyersville

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Swoyersville with an average of 5.81 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Swoyersville

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Swoyersville

The total length of the day in Swoyersville, PA today (April 01, 2025) will be 12 hours and 46 minutes. [More]

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Swoyersville, PA Solar Energy

Solar Power in Swoyersville, PA

Solar Energy Data in Swoyersville, PA

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Swoyersville, PA

Solar Radiation Data in Swoyersville

Based on historical Swoyersville, 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 Swoyersville. [1]

Swoyersville has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.74 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 10% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.4 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Swoyersville that are always titled at the latitude of Swoyersville (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.31 kWh/m2/day, or about 15% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.74 kWh/m2/day and approximately 27% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.4 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 Swoyersville

Solar Radiation Data in Swoyersville, PA

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Swoyersville, PA

Solar Radiation Data in Swoyersville

Swoyersville, PA has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.62 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Swoyersville is July with an average of 5.81 kWh/m2/day, followed by May at 5.44 kWh/m2/day and August at 5.43 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Swoyersville (Pennsylvania) are December with an average of 2.74 kWh/m2/day, followed by November with an average of 3.35 kWh/m2/day and January at 3.53 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Swoyersville

The average monthly solar radiation level in Swoyersville, PA, of 4.62 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: Swoyersville vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Swoyersville

  • Sunrise/Sunset for April 01, 2025 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:44 am
    • Sunset: 7:30 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:46
Solar Energy Statistics for Swoyersville

Best Months for Solar in Swoyersville

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (5.81 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.36 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (4.19 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (5.76 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Swoyersville

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Solar Power Output in Swoyersville

The Power of Solar in Swoyersville, PA

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Swoyersville, PA

Solar Radiation Data in Swoyersville

Swoyersville (PA) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5156.81 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Swoyersville is July with an average of 525.27 kWhac, followed by May at 506.07 kWhac and August at 493.31 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Swoyersville (Pennsylvania) are December with an average of 276.94 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 317.66 kWhac and January at 361.54 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Swoyersville

Swoyersville Electricity Costs

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Swoyersville Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Swoyersville, PA [5]

Tue Apr 1
48°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 37°F
Max: 56°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 39%
Cloud cover: 75%
Wed Apr 2
45°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 33°F
Max: 47°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 45%
Cloud cover: 92%
Thu Apr 3
64°F
Light Rain
Min: 43°F
Max: 68°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 90%
Cloud cover: 100%
Fri Apr 4
47°F
Light Rain
Min: 47°F
Max: 60°F
Light breeze: 6 mps N
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 73%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat Apr 5
49°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 47°F
Max: 51°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 90%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Apr 6
65°F
Light Rain
Min: 45°F
Max: 68°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 92%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Swoyersville

About Swoyersville

The borough of Swoyersville, PA in Luzerne County has an approximate population of 5,062. [6]

Swoyersville Solar Power

Swoyersville, PA Solar Energy

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

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