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Solar Energy in Abbottstown, PA

Solar Energy in Abbottstown

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Abbottstown with an average of 5.94 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Abbottstown

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Abbottstown

The total length of the day in Abbottstown, PA today (March 28, 2024) will be 12 hours and 31 minutes. [More]

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Abbottstown, PA Solar Energy

Solar Power in Abbottstown, PA

Solar Energy Data in Abbottstown, PA

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Abbottstown, PA

Solar Radiation Data in Abbottstown

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

Abbottstown has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.99 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 4% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.85 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Abbottstown that are always titled at the latitude of Abbottstown (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.64 kWh/m2/day, or about 16% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.99 kWh/m2/day and approximately 21% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.85 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 Abbottstown

Solar Radiation Data in Abbottstown, PA

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Abbottstown, PA

Solar Radiation Data in Abbottstown

Abbottstown, PA has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.83 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Abbottstown is July with an average of 5.94 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 5.67 kWh/m2/day and September at 5.55 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Abbottstown (Pennsylvania) are December with an average of 3.22 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.6 kWh/m2/day and November at 4.01 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Abbottstown

The average monthly solar radiation level in Abbottstown, PA, of 4.83 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 23% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 27% 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: Abbottstown vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Abbottstown

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 28, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:57 am
    • Sunset: 7:28 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:31
Solar Energy Statistics for Abbottstown

Best Months for Solar in Abbottstown

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (5.94 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.52 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (4.46 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (5.95 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Abbottstown

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Solar Power Output in Abbottstown

The Power of Solar in Abbottstown, PA

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Abbottstown, PA

Solar Radiation Data in Abbottstown

Abbottstown (PA) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5433.58 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Abbottstown is July with an average of 543.66 kWhac, followed by August at 516.73 kWhac and May at 503.1 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Abbottstown (Pennsylvania) are December with an average of 333.98 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 371.75 kWhac and November at 378.11 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Abbottstown

Abbottstown Electricity Costs

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Abbottstown Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Abbottstown, PA [5]

Thu Mar 28
48°F
Light Rain
Min: 41°F
Max: 49°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 71%
Cloud cover: 80%
Fri Mar 29
49°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 34°F
Max: 53°F
Fresh Breeze: 20 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 39%
Cloud cover: 0%
Sat Mar 30
48°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 33°F
Max: 51°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 85%
Cloud cover: 98%
Sun Mar 31
63°F
Light Rain
Min: 48°F
Max: 65°F
Moderate breeze: 12 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 49%
Cloud cover: 78%
Mon Apr 1
43°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 43°F
Max: 49°F
Light breeze: 7 mps NE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 90%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 2
48°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 42°F
Max: 49°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 95%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Abbottstown

About Abbottstown

The borough of Abbottstown, PA in Adams County has an approximate population of 1,011. [6]

Abbottstown Solar Power

Abbottstown, PA Solar Energy

To learn more about solar energy and solar power Abbottstown, PA, or for more solar-related resources for Abbottstown, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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