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Solar Power in 18017 (Bethlehem, PA)

Solar Energy in 18017

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Solar Panels in 18017

Solar panels in 18017 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 18017

The total length of the day in 18017 (Bethlehem, PA) today (November 15, 2025) will be 9 hours and 58 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 18017 (Bethlehem, PA)

Solar Energy Data for 18017

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Solar Energy Analysis for 18017

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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 18017

Solar Radiation Data in 18017

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 18017

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Solar Power Comparison: 18017 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 18017

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Solar Power: 18017 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 18017 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 18017

Sunrise / Sunset in 18017

Sunrise/Sunset for November 15, 2025 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 6:47 am
- Sunset: 4:45 pm
- Length of Day: 9:58

Best Months for Solar in 18017

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Solar Panel Installs in 18017

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Solar Power Output in 18017

The Power of Solar in 18017

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 18017. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 18017. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 18017

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Weather Forecast for 18017 ^[5]

Sat Nov 15

43°F

Light Rain
Min: 39°F
Max: 55°F

Gentle Breeze: 9 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 67%
Cloud cover: 27%

Sun Nov 16

47°F

Light Rain
Min: 35°F
Max: 57°F

Fresh Breeze: 21 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 50%
Cloud cover: 59%

Mon Nov 17

41°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 33°F
Max: 43°F

Fresh Breeze: 20 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 38%
Cloud cover: 0%

Tue Nov 18

40°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 29°F
Max: 41°F

Moderate breeze: 13 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 55%
Cloud cover: 90%

Wed Nov 19

43°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 36°F
Max: 49°F

Light breeze: 7 mps N
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 63%
Cloud cover: 90%

Thu Nov 20

41°F

Broken Clouds
Min: 30°F
Max: 48°F

Calm: 3 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 55%
Cloud cover: 80%

More about 18017

About 18017

The ZIP code 18017 is associated with the city of Bethlehem in Northampton County in Pennsylvania.

18017 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 18017, or for more solar-related resources for PA, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.