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Solar Energy in Pittsfield, MA

Solar Energy in Pittsfield

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Pittsfield with an average of 5.75 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Pittsfield

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Pittsfield

The total length of the day in Pittsfield, MA today (November 13, 2024) will be 9 hours and 53 minutes. [More]

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Pittsfield, MA Solar Energy

Solar Power in Pittsfield, MA

Solar Energy Data in Pittsfield, MA

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Pittsfield, MA

Solar Radiation Data in Pittsfield

Based on historical Pittsfield, MA data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in Pittsfield. [1]

Pittsfield has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.69 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 3% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.57 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Pittsfield that are always titled at the latitude of Pittsfield (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.31 kWh/m2/day, or about 17% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.69 kWh/m2/day and approximately 21% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.57 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 Pittsfield

Solar Radiation Data in Pittsfield, MA

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Pittsfield, MA

Solar Radiation Data in Pittsfield

Pittsfield, MA has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.6 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Pittsfield is July with an average of 5.75 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 5.71 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.49 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Pittsfield (Massachusetts) are December with an average of 2.75 kWh/m2/day, followed by November with an average of 3.22 kWh/m2/day and January at 3.45 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Pittsfield

The average monthly solar radiation level in Pittsfield, MA, of 4.6 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 17% 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: Pittsfield vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Pittsfield

  • Sunrise/Sunset for November 13, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 5:40 am
    • Sunset: 3:33 pm
    • Length of Day: 9:53
Solar Energy Statistics for Pittsfield

Best Months for Solar in Pittsfield

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (5.75 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.41 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (4.56 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (5.82 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Pittsfield

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Solar Power Output in Pittsfield

The Power of Solar in Pittsfield, MA

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Pittsfield, MA

Solar Radiation Data in Pittsfield

Pittsfield (MA) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5151.72 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Pittsfield is July with an average of 521.28 kWhac, followed by August at 520.76 kWhac and May at 491.65 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Pittsfield (Massachusetts) are December with an average of 278.8 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 306.29 kWhac and January at 351.75 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Pittsfield

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Pittsfield Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Pittsfield, MA [5]

Wed Nov 13
37°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 27°F
Max: 47°F
Light breeze: 7 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 46%
Cloud cover: 1%
Thu Nov 14
43°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 27°F
Max: 46°F
Light breeze: 5 mps E
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 23%
Cloud cover: 80%
Fri Nov 15
45°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 31°F
Max: 47°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 33%
Cloud cover: 64%
Sat Nov 16
42°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 30°F
Max: 48°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 47%
Cloud cover: 2%
Sun Nov 17
43°F
Light Rain
Min: 32°F
Max: 48°F
Light breeze: 6 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 60%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Nov 18
46°F
Light Rain
Min: 42°F
Max: 48°F
Fresh Breeze: 18 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 75%
Cloud cover: 94%

More about Pittsfield

About Pittsfield

The city of Pittsfield, MA in Berkshire County has an approximate population of 44,737. [6]

Pittsfield Solar Power

Pittsfield, MA Solar Energy

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

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