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Solar Energy in Canonsburg, PA

Solar Energy in Canonsburg

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in Canonsburg with an average of 5.8 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Canonsburg

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Canonsburg

The total length of the day in Canonsburg, PA today (March 29, 2024) will be 12 hours and 34 minutes. [More]

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Canonsburg, PA Solar Energy

Solar Power in Canonsburg, PA

Solar Energy Data in Canonsburg, PA

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Canonsburg, PA

Solar Radiation Data in Canonsburg

Based on historical Canonsburg, 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 Canonsburg. [1]

Canonsburg has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.84 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 10% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.48 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Canonsburg that are always titled at the latitude of Canonsburg (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.38 kWh/m2/day, or about 14% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.84 kWh/m2/day and approximately 26% 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 Canonsburg

Solar Radiation Data in Canonsburg, PA

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Canonsburg, PA

Solar Radiation Data in Canonsburg

Canonsburg, PA has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.61 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Canonsburg is August with an average of 5.8 kWh/m2/day, followed by July at 5.76 kWh/m2/day and May at 5.4 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Canonsburg (Pennsylvania) are December with an average of 2.69 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.07 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.81 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Canonsburg

The average monthly solar radiation level in Canonsburg, PA, of 4.61 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 17% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 30% 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: Canonsburg vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Canonsburg

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 29, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:08 am
    • Sunset: 7:42 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:34
Solar Energy Statistics for Canonsburg

Best Months for Solar in Canonsburg

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (5.8 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.41 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (4.35 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (5.88 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Canonsburg

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Solar Power Output in Canonsburg

The Power of Solar in Canonsburg, PA

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Canonsburg, PA

Solar Radiation Data in Canonsburg

Canonsburg (PA) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5092.15 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Canonsburg is August with an average of 520.69 kWhac, followed by July at 518.92 kWhac and May at 503.49 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Canonsburg (Pennsylvania) are December with an average of 269.44 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 310.3 kWhac and February at 353.27 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Canonsburg

Canonsburg Electricity Costs

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Weather Forecast for Canonsburg, PA [5]

Fri Mar 29
47°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 34°F
Max: 52°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 36%
Cloud cover: 0%
Sat Mar 30
49°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 37°F
Max: 55°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 93%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Mar 31
59°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 40°F
Max: 59°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 56%
Cloud cover: 85%
Mon Apr 1
57°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 53°F
Max: 57°F
Light breeze: 5 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 93%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 2
72°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 52°F
Max: 72°F
Fresh Breeze: 23 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 64%
Cloud cover: 63%
Wed Apr 3
38°F
Rain And Snow
Min: 34°F
Max: 47°F
Fresh Breeze: 19 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 89%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Canonsburg

About Canonsburg

The borough of Canonsburg, PA in Washington County has an approximate population of 8,992. [6]

Canonsburg Solar Power

Canonsburg, PA Solar Energy

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

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