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Solar Power in 15434 (Elco, PA)

Solar Energy in 15434

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in 15434 with an average of 5.7 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 15434

Solar panels in 15434 that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 15434

The total length of the day in 15434 (Elco, PA) today (March 18, 2024) will be 12 hours and 5 minutes. [More]

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15434 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 15434 (Elco, PA)

Solar Energy Data for 15434

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 15434.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 15434

Solar Radiation Data in 15434

Based on historical 15434 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 15434. [1]

The region associated with 15434 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.85 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 12% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.44 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 15434 that are always titled at the latitude of Elco (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.38 kWh/m2/day, or about 14% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.85 kWh/m2/day and approximately 27% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.44 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 15434

Solar Radiation Data in 15434

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 15434.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 15434

Solar Radiation Data in 15434

The region associated with 15434 has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.56 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 15434 is August with an average of 5.7 kWh/m2/day, followed by July at 5.66 kWh/m2/day and September at 5.53 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 15434 are December with an average of 2.67 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.09 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.59 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 15434 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 15434

The average monthly solar radiation level in 15434, of 4.56 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: 15434 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 15434 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 15434

Sunrise / Sunset in 15434

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 18, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:24 am
    • Sunset: 7:29 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:5
Solar Energy Statistics for 15434

Best Months for Solar in 15434

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (5.7 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.4 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (4.19 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (5.89 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 15434

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 15434 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 15434

The Power of Solar in 15434

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 15434. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 15434. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 15434

Solar Radiation Data in 15434

15434 has a average annual solar AC output value of 5042.48 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 15434 is August with an average of 513.38 kWhac, followed by July at 507.69 kWhac and May at 495.39 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 15434 are December with an average of 264.34 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 310.45 kWhac and February at 337.46 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 15434 [5]

Mon Mar 18
37°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 28°F
Max: 37°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 44%
Cloud cover: 65%
Tue Mar 19
40°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 26°F
Max: 45°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 42%
Cloud cover: 95%
Wed Mar 20
44°F
Light Rain
Min: 30°F
Max: 46°F
Moderate breeze: 18 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 65%
Cloud cover: 82%
Thu Mar 21
37°F
Few Clouds
Min: 26°F
Max: 41°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 30%
Cloud cover: 11%
Fri Mar 22
53°F
Light Rain
Min: 26°F
Max: 53°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 43%
Cloud cover: 92%
Sat Mar 23
37°F
Rain And Snow
Min: 26°F
Max: 41°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 92%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about 15434

About 15434

The ZIP code 15434 is associated with the city of Elco in Washington County in Pennsylvania.

15434 Solar Power

15434 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 15434, or for more solar-related resources for PA, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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