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Solar Energy in Waterford, PA

Solar Energy in Waterford

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Waterford with an average of 5.76 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Waterford

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Waterford

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

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Waterford, PA Solar Energy

Solar Power in Waterford, PA

Solar Energy Data in Waterford, PA

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Waterford, PA

Solar Radiation Data in Waterford

Based on historical Waterford, 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 Waterford. [1]

Waterford has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.69 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 9% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.4 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Waterford that are always titled at the latitude of Waterford (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.16 kWh/m2/day, or about 13% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.69 kWh/m2/day and approximately 22% 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 Waterford

Solar Radiation Data in Waterford, PA

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Waterford, PA

Solar Radiation Data in Waterford

Waterford, PA has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.33 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Waterford is July with an average of 5.76 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 5.64 kWh/m2/day and May at 5.62 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Waterford (Pennsylvania) are December with an average of 1.99 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 2.28 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.18 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Waterford

The average monthly solar radiation level in Waterford, PA, of 4.33 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 10% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 34% 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: Waterford vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Waterford

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 28, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:08 am
    • Sunset: 7:41 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:33
Solar Energy Statistics for Waterford

Best Months for Solar in Waterford

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (5.76 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.51 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: April (4.69 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (5.94 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Waterford

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Solar Power Output in Waterford

The Power of Solar in Waterford, PA

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Waterford, PA

Solar Radiation Data in Waterford

Waterford (PA) has a average annual solar AC output value of 4872.04 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Waterford is July with an average of 528.8 kWhac, followed by May at 527.24 kWhac and August at 514.28 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Waterford (Pennsylvania) are December with an average of 204.49 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 238.48 kWhac and November at 304.49 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Waterford

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Waterford Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Waterford, PA [5]

Thu Mar 28
42°F
Few Clouds
Min: 30°F
Max: 43°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 44%
Cloud cover: 17%
Fri Mar 29
41°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 28°F
Max: 42°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 40%
Cloud cover: 1%
Sat Mar 30
45°F
Light Rain
Min: 30°F
Max: 49°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 90%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Mar 31
47°F
Light Rain
Min: 38°F
Max: 47°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 56%
Cloud cover: 99%
Mon Apr 1
57°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 38°F
Max: 57°F
Light breeze: 6 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 62%
Cloud cover: 89%
Tue Apr 2
48°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 43°F
Max: 54°F
Fresh Breeze: 20 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 89%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Waterford

About Waterford

The borough of Waterford, PA in Erie County has an approximate population of 1,517. [6]

Waterford Solar Power

Waterford, PA Solar Energy

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

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