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Solar Power in 17949 (Mahanoy Plane, PA)

Solar Energy in 17949

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Solar Panels in 17949

Solar panels in 17949 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 17949

The total length of the day in 17949 (Mahanoy Plane, PA) today (August 27, 2026) will be 13 hours and 21 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 17949 (Mahanoy Plane, PA)

Solar Energy Data for 17949

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Solar Energy Analysis for 17949

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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 17949

Solar Radiation Data in 17949

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 17949

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Solar Power Comparison: 17949 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 17949

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Solar Power: 17949 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 17949 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 17949

Sunrise / Sunset in 17949

Sunrise/Sunset for August 27, 2026 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 6:25 am
- Sunset: 7:46 pm
- Length of Day: 13:21

Best Months for Solar in 17949

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Solar Panel Installs in 17949

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Solar Power Output in 17949

The Power of Solar in 17949

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 17949. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 17949. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 17949

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Weather Forecast for 17949 ^[5]

Thu Aug 27

79°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 64°F
Max: 81°F

Gentle Breeze: 9 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 53%
Cloud cover: 54%

Fri Aug 28

78°F

Light Rain
Min: 61°F
Max: 80°F

Light breeze: 6 mps NNE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 55%
Cloud cover: 3%

Sat Aug 29

77°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 54°F
Max: 78°F

Light breeze: 7 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 47%
Cloud cover: 0%

Sun Aug 30

81°F

Light Rain
Min: 59°F
Max: 81°F

Light breeze: 8 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 50%
Cloud cover: 82%

Mon Aug 31

85°F

Light Rain
Min: 66°F
Max: 85°F

Gentle Breeze: 9 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 45%
Cloud cover: 94%

Tue Sep 1

84°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 66°F
Max: 85°F

Light breeze: 7 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 57%
Cloud cover: 85%

More about 17949

About 17949

The ZIP code 17949 is associated with the city of Mahanoy Plane in Schuylkill County in Pennsylvania.

17949 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 17949, or for more solar-related resources for PA, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.