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Solar Power in 17042 (Lebanon, PA)

Solar Energy in 17042

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in 17042 with an average of 5.84 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 17042

Solar panels in 17042 that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 17042

The total length of the day in 17042 (Lebanon, PA) today (August 16, 2025) will be 13 hours and 46 minutes. [More]

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17042 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 17042 (Lebanon, PA)

Solar Energy Data for 17042

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 17042.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 17042

Solar Radiation Data in 17042

Based on historical 17042 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 17042. [1]

The region associated with 17042 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.94 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 4% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.78 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 17042 that are always titled at the latitude of Lebanon (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.57 kWh/m2/day, or about 16% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.94 kWh/m2/day and approximately 21% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.78 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 17042

Solar Radiation Data in 17042

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 17042.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 17042

Solar Radiation Data in 17042

The region associated with 17042 has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.76 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 17042 is July with an average of 5.84 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 5.79 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.64 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 17042 are December with an average of 3.16 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.45 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.87 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 17042 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 17042

The average monthly solar radiation level in 17042, of 4.76 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 21% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 28% 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: 17042 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 17042 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 17042

Sunrise / Sunset in 17042

  • Sunrise/Sunset for August 16, 2025 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:16 am
    • Sunset: 8:02 pm
    • Length of Day: 13:46
Solar Energy Statistics for 17042

Best Months for Solar in 17042

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (5.84 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.58 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (4.63 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 17042

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 17042 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 17042

The Power of Solar in 17042

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 17042. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 17042. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 17042

Solar Radiation Data in 17042

17042 has a average annual solar AC output value of 5267.4 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 17042 is July with an average of 524.3 kWhac, followed by August at 517.9 kWhac and June at 496.26 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 17042 are December with an average of 314.97 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 346.31 kWhac and November at 366.2 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 17042 [5]

Sat Aug 16
81°F
Light Rain
Min: 71°F
Max: 87°F
Light breeze: 6 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 75%
Cloud cover: 93%
Sun Aug 17
86°F
Light Rain
Min: 67°F
Max: 88°F
Light breeze: 6 mps N
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 59%
Cloud cover: 59%
Mon Aug 18
74°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 64°F
Max: 74°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps ENE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 75%
Cloud cover: 80%
Tue Aug 19
70°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 63°F
Max: 70°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps ENE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 92%
Cloud cover: 100%
Wed Aug 20
75°F
Light Rain
Min: 67°F
Max: 78°F
Light breeze: 7 mps ESE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 84%
Cloud cover: 99%
Thu Aug 21
74°F
Light Rain
Min: 65°F
Max: 79°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 83%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about 17042

About 17042

The ZIP code 17042 is associated with the city of Lebanon in Lebanon County in Pennsylvania.

17042 Solar Power

17042 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 17042, or for more solar-related resources for PA, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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