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Solar Energy in Beaver, PA

Solar Energy in Beaver

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in Beaver with an average of 5.67 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Beaver

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Beaver

The total length of the day in Beaver, PA today (March 29, 2024) will be 12 hours and 35 minutes. [More]

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Beaver, PA Solar Energy

Solar Power in Beaver, PA

Solar Energy Data in Beaver, PA

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Beaver, PA

Solar Radiation Data in Beaver

Based on historical Beaver, 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 Beaver. [1]

Beaver has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.78 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 12% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.38 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Beaver that are always titled at the latitude of Beaver (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.3 kWh/m2/day, or about 14% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.78 kWh/m2/day and approximately 27% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.38 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 Beaver

Solar Radiation Data in Beaver, PA

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Beaver, PA

Solar Radiation Data in Beaver

Beaver, PA has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.49 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Beaver is August with an average of 5.67 kWh/m2/day, followed by July at 5.64 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.49 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Beaver (Pennsylvania) are December with an average of 2.63 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.04 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.61 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Beaver

The average monthly solar radiation level in Beaver, PA, of 4.49 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 14% 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: Beaver vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Beaver

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 29, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:08 am
    • Sunset: 7:43 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:35
Solar Energy Statistics for Beaver

Best Months for Solar in Beaver

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (5.67 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.42 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (4.37 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (5.84 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Beaver

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Solar Power Output in Beaver

The Power of Solar in Beaver, PA

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Beaver, PA

Solar Radiation Data in Beaver

Beaver (PA) has a average annual solar AC output value of 4983.42 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Beaver is July with an average of 508.64 kWhac, followed by August at 504.9 kWhac and May at 489.76 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Beaver (Pennsylvania) are December with an average of 263.99 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 309.67 kWhac and November at 340.23 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Beaver

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Weather Forecast for Beaver, PA [5]

Fri Mar 29
48°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 33°F
Max: 51°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 39%
Cloud cover: 1%
Sat Mar 30
48°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 36°F
Max: 56°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 96%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Mar 31
58°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 40°F
Max: 60°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 53%
Cloud cover: 77%
Mon Apr 1
54°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 52°F
Max: 54°F
Light breeze: 4 mps N
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 93%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 2
72°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 53°F
Max: 73°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 64%
Cloud cover: 66%
Wed Apr 3
38°F
Rain And Snow
Min: 34°F
Max: 48°F
Moderate breeze: 18 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 91%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Beaver

About Beaver

The borough of Beaver, PA in Beaver County has an approximate population of 4,531. [6]

Beaver Solar Power

Beaver, PA Solar Energy

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

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