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Solar Power in 15295 (Pittsburgh, PA)

Solar Energy in 15295

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in 15295 with an average of 5.86 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 15295

Solar panels in 15295 that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 15295

The total length of the day in 15295 (Pittsburgh, PA) today (March 19, 2024) will be 12 hours and 8 minutes. [More]

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15295 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 15295 (Pittsburgh, PA)

Solar Energy Data for 15295

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 15295.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 15295

Solar Radiation Data in 15295

Based on historical 15295 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 15295. [1]

The region associated with 15295 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.81 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 12% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.41 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 15295 that are always titled at the latitude of Pittsburgh (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.34 kWh/m2/day, or about 14% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.81 kWh/m2/day and approximately 27% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.41 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 15295

Solar Radiation Data in 15295

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 15295.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 15295

Solar Radiation Data in 15295

The region associated with 15295 has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.61 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 15295 is August with an average of 5.86 kWh/m2/day, followed by July at 5.74 kWh/m2/day and September at 5.5 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 15295 are December with an average of 2.67 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 2.96 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.66 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 15295 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 15295

The average monthly solar radiation level in 15295, of 4.61 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: 15295 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 15295 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 15295

Sunrise / Sunset in 15295

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 19, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:23 am
    • Sunset: 7:31 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:8
Solar Energy Statistics for 15295

Best Months for Solar in 15295

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (5.86 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.36 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (4.25 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (5.88 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 15295

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 15295 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 15295

The Power of Solar in 15295

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 15295. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 15295. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 15295

Solar Radiation Data in 15295

15295 has a average annual solar AC output value of 5100.85 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 15295 is August with an average of 528.27 kWhac, followed by July at 518.09 kWhac and May at 500.08 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 15295 are December with an average of 268.46 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 299.36 kWhac and November at 343.34 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 15295 [5]

Tue Mar 19
38°F
Light Snow
Min: 27°F
Max: 45°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 40%
Cloud cover: 99%
Wed Mar 20
42°F
Light Rain
Min: 31°F
Max: 43°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 53%
Cloud cover: 49%
Thu Mar 21
35°F
Few Clouds
Min: 25°F
Max: 39°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 28%
Cloud cover: 13%
Fri Mar 22
51°F
Light Rain
Min: 26°F
Max: 51°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps ENE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 37%
Cloud cover: 84%
Sat Mar 23
37°F
Rain And Snow
Min: 26°F
Max: 40°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 84%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Mar 24
40°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 24°F
Max: 42°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps ESE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 31%
Cloud cover: 32%

More about 15295

About 15295

The ZIP code 15295 is associated with the city of Pittsburgh in Allegheny County in Pennsylvania.

15295 Solar Power

15295 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 15295, or for more solar-related resources for PA, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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