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Solar Energy in West Grove, PA

Solar Energy in West Grove

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in West Grove with an average of 5.89 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in West Grove

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

Sunrise & Sunset in West Grove

The total length of the day in West Grove, PA today (March 28, 2024) will be 12 hours and 31 minutes. [More]

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West Grove, PA Solar Energy

Solar Power in West Grove, PA

Solar Energy Data in West Grove, PA

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for West Grove, PA

Solar Radiation Data in West Grove

Based on historical West Grove, 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 West Grove. [1]

West Grove has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.05 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 1% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.02 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in West Grove that are always titled at the latitude of West Grove (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.73 kWh/m2/day, or about 17% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.05 kWh/m2/day and approximately 18% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.02 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 West Grove

Solar Radiation Data in West Grove, PA

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in West Grove.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for West Grove, PA

Solar Radiation Data in West Grove

West Grove, PA has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.92 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in West Grove is July with an average of 5.89 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 5.72 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.66 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in West Grove (Pennsylvania) are December with an average of 3.47 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.58 kWh/m2/day and November at 4.13 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: West Grove vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in West Grove

The average monthly solar radiation level in West Grove, PA, of 4.92 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 25% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 26% 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: West Grove vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average West Grove 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 West Grove

Sunrise / Sunset in West Grove

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 28, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:52 am
    • Sunset: 7:23 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:31
Solar Energy Statistics for West Grove

Best Months for Solar in West Grove

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (5.89 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.66 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (4.79 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.08 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in West Grove

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Solar Power Output in West Grove

The Power of Solar in West Grove, PA

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for West Grove, PA

Solar Radiation Data in West Grove

West Grove (PA) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5432.59 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in West Grove is July with an average of 526.79 kWhac, followed by August at 510.01 kWhac and May at 506.15 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in West Grove (Pennsylvania) are December with an average of 345.83 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 362.42 kWhac and November at 383.37 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in West Grove

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Weather Forecast for West Grove, PA [5]

Thu Mar 28
46°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 41°F
Max: 49°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps NNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 92%
Cloud cover: 100%
Fri Mar 29
48°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 33°F
Max: 52°F
Fresh Breeze: 18 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 40%
Cloud cover: 1%
Sat Mar 30
54°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 33°F
Max: 54°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 55%
Cloud cover: 91%
Sun Mar 31
62°F
Light Rain
Min: 46°F
Max: 63°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 50%
Cloud cover: 94%
Mon Apr 1
46°F
Light Rain
Min: 43°F
Max: 50°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps NE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 81%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 2
45°F
Light Rain
Min: 42°F
Max: 46°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps ESE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 93%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about West Grove

About West Grove

The borough of West Grove, PA in Chester County has an approximate population of 2,854. [6]

West Grove Solar Power

West Grove, PA Solar Energy

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

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