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Solar Energy in Chalfant, PA

Solar Energy in Chalfant

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Chalfant with an average of 5.62 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Chalfant

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Chalfant

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

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Chalfant, PA Solar Energy

Solar Power in Chalfant, PA

Solar Energy Data in Chalfant, PA

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Chalfant, PA

Solar Radiation Data in Chalfant

Based on historical Chalfant, 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 Chalfant. [1]

Chalfant has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.81 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 11% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.43 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Chalfant that are always titled at the latitude of Chalfant (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.35 kWh/m2/day, or about 14% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.81 kWh/m2/day and approximately 27% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.43 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 Chalfant

Solar Radiation Data in Chalfant, PA

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Chalfant, PA

Solar Radiation Data in Chalfant

Chalfant, 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 Chalfant is July with an average of 5.62 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 5.46 kWh/m2/day and September at 5.35 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Chalfant (Pennsylvania) are December with an average of 2.71 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 2.91 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.54 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Chalfant

The average monthly solar radiation level in Chalfant, 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: Chalfant vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Chalfant

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

Best Months for Solar in Chalfant

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (5.62 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.35 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (4.2 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (5.81 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Chalfant

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Solar Power Output in Chalfant

The Power of Solar in Chalfant, PA

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Chalfant, PA

Solar Radiation Data in Chalfant

Chalfant (PA) has a average annual solar AC output value of 4959.6 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Chalfant is July with an average of 507.07 kWhac, followed by August at 488.32 kWhac and May at 478.79 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Chalfant (Pennsylvania) are December with an average of 274.59 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 293.73 kWhac and November at 329.41 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Chalfant

Chalfant Electricity Costs

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Chalfant Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Chalfant, PA [5]

Thu Mar 28
47°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 35°F
Max: 50°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 37%
Cloud cover: 64%
Fri Mar 29
50°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 34°F
Max: 55°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 42%
Cloud cover: 25%
Sat Mar 30
47°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 39°F
Max: 53°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 94%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Mar 31
60°F
Light Rain
Min: 45°F
Max: 60°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 45%
Cloud cover: 95%
Mon Apr 1
54°F
Light Rain
Min: 44°F
Max: 55°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps NE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 81%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 2
57°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 48°F
Max: 63°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 91%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Chalfant

About Chalfant

The borough of Chalfant, PA in Allegheny County has an approximate population of 800. [6]

Chalfant Solar Power

Chalfant, PA Solar Energy

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