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Solar Power in 18820 (Gibson, PA)

Solar Energy in 18820

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in 18820 with an average of 5.76 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 18820

Solar panels in 18820 that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 18820

The total length of the day in 18820 (Gibson, PA) today (March 28, 2024) will be 12 hours and 34 minutes. [More]

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18820 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 18820 (Gibson, PA)

Solar Energy Data for 18820

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 18820.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 18820

Solar Radiation Data in 18820

Based on historical 18820 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 18820. [1]

The region associated with 18820 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.72 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 7% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.48 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 18820 that are always titled at the latitude of Gibson (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.28 kWh/m2/day, or about 15% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.72 kWh/m2/day and approximately 23% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.48 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 18820

Solar Radiation Data in 18820

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 18820.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 18820

Solar Radiation Data in 18820

The region associated with 18820 has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.51 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 18820 is July with an average of 5.76 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 5.5 kWh/m2/day and May at 5.33 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 18820 are December with an average of 2.75 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.17 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.19 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 18820 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 18820

The average monthly solar radiation level in 18820, of 4.51 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 15% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 32% 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: 18820 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 18820 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 18820

Sunrise / Sunset in 18820

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 28, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:50 am
    • Sunset: 7:24 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:34
Solar Energy Statistics for 18820

Best Months for Solar in 18820

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (5.76 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.36 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: April (4.46 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (5.78 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 18820

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 18820 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 18820

The Power of Solar in 18820

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 18820. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 18820. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 18820

Solar Radiation Data in 18820

18820 has a average annual solar AC output value of 5036.17 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 18820 is July with an average of 524.43 kWhac, followed by May at 498.79 kWhac and August at 497.42 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 18820 are December with an average of 277.6 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 300.62 kWhac and January at 323.24 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 18820 [5]

Thu Mar 28
40°F
Light Rain
Min: 34°F
Max: 42°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps N
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 79%
Cloud cover: 100%
Fri Mar 29
43°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 28°F
Max: 43°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 46%
Cloud cover: 31%
Sat Mar 30
48°F
Light Rain
Min: 27°F
Max: 53°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 39%
Cloud cover: 85%
Sun Mar 31
48°F
Light Rain
Min: 39°F
Max: 48°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 58%
Cloud cover: 97%
Mon Apr 1
42°F
Light Rain
Min: 36°F
Max: 42°F
Light breeze: 4 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 91%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 2
41°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 40°F
Max: 43°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 97%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about 18820

About 18820

The ZIP code 18820 is associated with the city of Gibson in Susquehanna County in Pennsylvania.

18820 Solar Power

18820 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 18820, or for more solar-related resources for PA, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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