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Solar Energy in Braddock, PA

Solar Energy in Braddock

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in Braddock with an average of 5.77 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Braddock

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Braddock

The total length of the day in Braddock, PA today (December 05, 2024) will be 9 hours and 28 minutes. [More]

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Braddock, PA Solar Energy

Solar Power in Braddock, PA

Solar Energy Data in Braddock, PA

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Braddock, PA

Solar Radiation Data in Braddock

Based on historical Braddock, 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 Braddock. [1]

Braddock has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.83 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 11% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.45 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Braddock that are always titled at the latitude of Braddock (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.36 kWh/m2/day, or about 14% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.83 kWh/m2/day and approximately 26% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.45 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 Braddock

Solar Radiation Data in Braddock, PA

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Braddock, PA

Solar Radiation Data in Braddock

Braddock, PA has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.55 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Braddock is August with an average of 5.77 kWh/m2/day, followed by July at 5.64 kWh/m2/day and May at 5.54 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Braddock (Pennsylvania) are December with an average of 2.77 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 2.92 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.61 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Braddock

The average monthly solar radiation level in Braddock, PA, of 4.55 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 16% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 31% 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: Braddock vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Braddock

  • Sunrise/Sunset for December 05, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:26 am
    • Sunset: 4:54 pm
    • Length of Day: 9:28
Solar Energy Statistics for Braddock

Best Months for Solar in Braddock

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (5.77 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.36 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: May (4.23 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (5.85 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Braddock

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Solar Power Output in Braddock

The Power of Solar in Braddock, PA

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Braddock, PA

Solar Radiation Data in Braddock

Braddock (PA) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5040.24 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Braddock is August with an average of 520.78 kWhac, followed by May at 509.18 kWhac and July at 508.32 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Braddock (Pennsylvania) are December with an average of 280.04 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 302 kWhac and November at 336.7 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Braddock

Braddock Electricity Costs

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Braddock Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Braddock, PA [5]

Thu Dec 5
25°F
Rain And Snow
Min: 22°F
Max: 36°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 65%
Cloud cover: 94%
Fri Dec 6
28°F
Light Snow
Min: 21°F
Max: 30°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 53%
Cloud cover: 43%
Sat Dec 7
32°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 22°F
Max: 35°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 46%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Dec 8
44°F
Few Clouds
Min: 34°F
Max: 47°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 70%
Cloud cover: 18%
Mon Dec 9
48°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 44°F
Max: 49°F
Light breeze: 7 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 96%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Dec 10
50°F
Light Rain
Min: 47°F
Max: 53°F
Light breeze: 6 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 93%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Braddock

About Braddock

The borough of Braddock, PA in Allegheny County has an approximate population of 2,159. [6]

Braddock Solar Power

Braddock, PA Solar Energy

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

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