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Solar Power in 17140 (Harrisburg, PA)

Solar Energy in 17140

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Solar Panels in 17140

Solar panels in 17140 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 17140

The total length of the day in 17140 (Harrisburg, PA) today (September 10, 2025) will be 12 hours and 43 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 17140 (Harrisburg, PA)

Solar Energy Data for 17140

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Solar Energy Analysis for 17140

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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 17140

Solar Radiation Data in 17140

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 17140

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Solar Power Comparison: 17140 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 17140

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Solar Power: 17140 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 17140 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 17140

Sunrise / Sunset in 17140

Sunrise/Sunset for September 10, 2025 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 6:42 am
- Sunset: 7:25 pm
- Length of Day: 12:43

Best Months for Solar in 17140

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Solar Panel Installs in 17140

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Solar Power Output in 17140

The Power of Solar in 17140

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 17140. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 17140. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 17140

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Weather Forecast for 17140 ^[5]

Wed Sep 10

67°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 54°F
Max: 72°F

Gentle Breeze: 8 mps E
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 51%
Cloud cover: 99%

Thu Sep 11

78°F

Scattered Clouds
Min: 54°F
Max: 80°F

Gentle Breeze: 8 mps NNE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 39%
Cloud cover: 26%

Fri Sep 12

81°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 55°F
Max: 82°F

Light breeze: 4 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 38%
Cloud cover: 0%

Sat Sep 13

84°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 63°F
Max: 84°F

Light breeze: 6 mps N
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 34%
Cloud cover: 9%

Sun Sep 14

84°F

Broken Clouds
Min: 63°F
Max: 85°F

Light breeze: 5 mps E
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 37%
Cloud cover: 65%

Mon Sep 15

86°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 63°F
Max: 86°F

Light breeze: 8 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 37%
Cloud cover: 3%

More about 17140

About 17140

The ZIP code 17140 is associated with the city of Harrisburg in Dauphin County in Pennsylvania.

17140 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 17140, or for more solar-related resources for PA, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.