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Solar Energy in Tunnelhill, PA

Solar Energy in Tunnelhill

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

Solar Panels in Tunnelhill

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Tunnelhill

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

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Tunnelhill, PA Solar Energy

Solar Power in Tunnelhill, PA

Solar Energy Data in Tunnelhill, PA

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Tunnelhill, PA

Solar Radiation Data in Tunnelhill

Based on historical Tunnelhill, 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 Tunnelhill. [1]

Tunnelhill has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.75 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 8% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.46 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Tunnelhill that are always titled at the latitude of Tunnelhill (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.3 kWh/m2/day, or about 15% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.75 kWh/m2/day and approximately 24% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.46 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 Tunnelhill

Solar Radiation Data in Tunnelhill, PA

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Tunnelhill, PA

Solar Radiation Data in Tunnelhill

Tunnelhill, PA has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.57 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Tunnelhill is August with an average of 5.81 kWh/m2/day, followed by July at 5.68 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.38 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Tunnelhill (Pennsylvania) are December with an average of 2.54 kWh/m2/day, followed by November with an average of 3.28 kWh/m2/day and January at 3.38 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Tunnelhill

The average monthly solar radiation level in Tunnelhill, PA, of 4.57 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: Tunnelhill vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Tunnelhill

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 28, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:02 am
    • Sunset: 7:35 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:33
Solar Energy Statistics for Tunnelhill

Best Months for Solar in Tunnelhill

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (5.81 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.2 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: April (4.13 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (5.65 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Tunnelhill

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Solar Power Output in Tunnelhill

The Power of Solar in Tunnelhill, PA

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Tunnelhill, PA

Solar Radiation Data in Tunnelhill

Tunnelhill (PA) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5082.66 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Tunnelhill is August with an average of 522.97 kWhac, followed by July at 515.33 kWhac and May at 480.11 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Tunnelhill (Pennsylvania) are December with an average of 256.68 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 308.47 kWhac and January at 342.49 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Tunnelhill

Tunnelhill Electricity Costs

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Tunnelhill Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Tunnelhill, PA [5]

Thu Mar 28
42°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 30°F
Max: 44°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 39%
Cloud cover: 64%
Fri Mar 29
42°F
Few Clouds
Min: 30°F
Max: 46°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 40%
Cloud cover: 14%
Sat Mar 30
43°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 29°F
Max: 51°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 98%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Mar 31
55°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 38°F
Max: 56°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 51%
Cloud cover: 86%
Mon Apr 1
46°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 43°F
Max: 47°F
Light breeze: 5 mps ESE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 98%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 2
53°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 44°F
Max: 64°F
Fresh Breeze: 19 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 95%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Tunnelhill

About Tunnelhill

The borough of Tunnelhill, PA in Blair County has an approximate population of 363. [6]

Tunnelhill Solar Power

Tunnelhill, PA Solar Energy

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

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