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Solar Power in 17101 (Harrisburg, PA)

Solar Energy in 17101

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Solar Panels in 17101

Solar panels in 17101 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 17101

The total length of the day in 17101 (Harrisburg, PA) today (October 28, 2025) will be 10 hours and 39 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 17101 (Harrisburg, PA)

Solar Energy Data for 17101

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Solar Energy Analysis for 17101

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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 17101

Solar Radiation Data in 17101

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 17101

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Solar Power Comparison: 17101 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 17101

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Solar Power: 17101 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 17101 solar radiation levels compare to average levels in a city with historcially high levels (NV) and a city with historically low levels (WA). ^[1]

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Solar Data & Statistics for 17101

Sunrise / Sunset in 17101

Sunrise/Sunset for October 28, 2025 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 7:31 am
- Sunset: 6:10 pm
- Length of Day: 10:39

Best Months for Solar in 17101

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Solar Panel Installs in 17101

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Solar Power Output in 17101

The Power of Solar in 17101

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 17101. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 17101. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 17101

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Weather Forecast for 17101 ^[5]

Tue Oct 28

49°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 41°F
Max: 58°F

Moderate breeze: 12 mps ENE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 61%
Cloud cover: 0%

Wed Oct 29

49°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 39°F
Max: 57°F

Gentle Breeze: 12 mps E
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 61%
Cloud cover: 100%

Thu Oct 30

54°F

Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 46°F
Max: 57°F

Fresh Breeze: 19 mps E
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 97%
Cloud cover: 100%

Fri Oct 31

50°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 46°F
Max: 53°F

Fresh Breeze: 19 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 67%
Cloud cover: 91%

Sat Nov 1

54°F

Scattered Clouds
Min: 44°F
Max: 59°F

Moderate breeze: 13 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 54%
Cloud cover: 36%

Sun Nov 2

53°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 41°F
Max: 55°F

Gentle Breeze: 10 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 56%
Cloud cover: 7%

More about 17101

About 17101

The ZIP code 17101 is associated with the city of Harrisburg in Dauphin County in Pennsylvania.

17101 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 17101, or for more solar-related resources for PA, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.