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Solar Energy in Centerville, PA

Solar Energy in Centerville

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in Centerville with an average of 5.73 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Centerville

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Centerville

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

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Centerville, PA Solar Energy

Solar Power in Centerville, PA

Solar Energy Data in Centerville, PA

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Centerville, PA

Solar Radiation Data in Centerville

Based on historical Centerville, 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 Centerville. [1]

Centerville has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.84 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 Centerville that are always titled at the latitude of Centerville (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 27% 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 Centerville

Solar Radiation Data in Centerville, PA

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Centerville, PA

Solar Radiation Data in Centerville

Centerville, PA has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.65 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Centerville is August with an average of 5.73 kWh/m2/day, followed by July at 5.71 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.5 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Centerville (Pennsylvania) are December with an average of 2.83 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.1 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.8 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Centerville

The average monthly solar radiation level in Centerville, PA, of 4.65 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 18% 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: Centerville vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Centerville

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 28, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:08 am
    • Sunset: 7:40 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:32
Solar Energy Statistics for Centerville

Best Months for Solar in Centerville

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (5.73 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.38 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: June (4.23 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (5.91 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Centerville

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Solar Power Output in Centerville

The Power of Solar in Centerville, PA

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Centerville, PA

Solar Radiation Data in Centerville

Centerville (PA) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5129.14 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Centerville is July with an average of 515.59 kWhac, followed by August at 515.21 kWhac and May at 504.43 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Centerville (Pennsylvania) are December with an average of 280.84 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 312.28 kWhac and February at 344.92 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Centerville

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Weather Forecast for Centerville, PA [5]

Thu Mar 28
48°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 36°F
Max: 51°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 40%
Cloud cover: 60%
Fri Mar 29
50°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 35°F
Max: 56°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 56%
Cloud cover: 70%
Sat Mar 30
48°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 40°F
Max: 54°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 93%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Mar 31
62°F
Light Rain
Min: 47°F
Max: 62°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps NE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 52%
Cloud cover: 65%
Mon Apr 1
59°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 47°F
Max: 59°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps NE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 85%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 2
65°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 51°F
Max: 65°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 86%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Centerville

About Centerville

The borough of Centerville, PA in Washington County has an approximate population of 3,881. [6]

Centerville Solar Power

Centerville, PA Solar Energy

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

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