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Solar Energy in Bristol, PA

Solar Energy in Bristol

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in Bristol with an average of 5.72 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Bristol

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Bristol

The total length of the day in Bristol, PA today (March 28, 2024) will be 12 hours and 32 minutes. [More]

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Bristol, PA Solar Energy

Solar Power in Bristol, PA

Solar Energy Data in Bristol, PA

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Bristol, PA

Solar Radiation Data in Bristol

Based on historical Bristol, 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 Bristol. [1]

Bristol has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.01 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 2% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.94 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Bristol that are always titled at the latitude of Bristol (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.71 kWh/m2/day, or about 17% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.01 kWh/m2/day and approximately 20% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.94 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 Bristol

Solar Radiation Data in Bristol, PA

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Bristol, PA

Solar Radiation Data in Bristol

Bristol, PA has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.89 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Bristol is August with an average of 5.72 kWh/m2/day, followed by July at 5.69 kWh/m2/day and May at 5.63 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Bristol (Pennsylvania) are December with an average of 3.44 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.62 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.97 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Bristol

The average monthly solar radiation level in Bristol, PA, of 4.89 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 24% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 26% 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: Bristol vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Bristol

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 28, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:48 am
    • Sunset: 7:20 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:32
Solar Energy Statistics for Bristol

Best Months for Solar in Bristol

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (5.72 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.52 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (4.44 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (5.92 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Bristol

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Solar Power Output in Bristol

The Power of Solar in Bristol, PA

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Bristol, PA

Solar Radiation Data in Bristol

Bristol (PA) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5540.88 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Bristol is May with an average of 535.92 kWhac, followed by August at 523.55 kWhac and July at 521.55 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Bristol (Pennsylvania) are December with an average of 352.62 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 375.87 kWhac and November at 378.25 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Bristol

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Bristol Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Bristol, PA [5]

Thu Mar 28
51°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 44°F
Max: 51°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps NNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 85%
Cloud cover: 100%
Fri Mar 29
51°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 38°F
Max: 55°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 33%
Cloud cover: 1%
Sat Mar 30
55°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 37°F
Max: 58°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 40%
Cloud cover: 70%
Sun Mar 31
64°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 46°F
Max: 64°F
Moderate breeze: 12 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 45%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Apr 1
48°F
Light Rain
Min: 45°F
Max: 48°F
Light breeze: 5 mps ENE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 54%
Cloud cover: 99%
Tue Apr 2
46°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 45°F
Max: 48°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps ESE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 88%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Bristol

About Bristol

The borough of Bristol, PA in Bucks County has an approximate population of 9,726. [6]

Bristol Solar Power

Bristol, PA Solar Energy

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

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About half of the sun's energy is absorbed by the Earth's surface; about 30 percent is reflected back from the surface.

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