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Solar Energy in Cresson, PA

Solar Energy in Cresson

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in Cresson with an average of 5.6 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Cresson

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Cresson

The total length of the day in Cresson, PA today (March 29, 2024) will be 12 hours and 35 minutes. [More]

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Cresson, PA Solar Energy

Solar Power in Cresson, PA

Solar Energy Data in Cresson, PA

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Cresson, PA

Solar Radiation Data in Cresson

Based on historical Cresson, 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 Cresson. [1]

Cresson has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.75 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 8% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.46 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Cresson that are always titled at the latitude of Cresson (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.3 kWh/m2/day, or about 15% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.75 kWh/m2/day and approximately 24% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.46 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 Cresson

Solar Radiation Data in Cresson, PA

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Cresson, PA

Solar Radiation Data in Cresson

Cresson, PA has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.5 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Cresson is August with an average of 5.6 kWh/m2/day, followed by July at 5.58 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.4 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Cresson (Pennsylvania) are December with an average of 2.55 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.09 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.57 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Cresson

The average monthly solar radiation level in Cresson, PA, of 4.5 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 15% 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: Cresson vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Cresson

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 29, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:01 am
    • Sunset: 7:36 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:35
Solar Energy Statistics for Cresson

Best Months for Solar in Cresson

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (5.6 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.2 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: April (4.13 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (5.65 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Cresson

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Solar Power Output in Cresson

The Power of Solar in Cresson, PA

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Cresson, PA

Solar Radiation Data in Cresson

Cresson (PA) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5006.36 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Cresson is August with an average of 508 kWhac, followed by July at 506.61 kWhac and April at 487.92 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Cresson (Pennsylvania) are December with an average of 258.19 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 315.43 kWhac and November at 335.66 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Cresson

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Cresson Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Cresson, PA [5]

Fri Mar 29
42°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 32°F
Max: 45°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 44%
Cloud cover: 5%
Sat Mar 30
41°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 31°F
Max: 47°F
Moderate breeze: 12 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 96%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Mar 31
50°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 39°F
Max: 57°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 59%
Cloud cover: 98%
Mon Apr 1
46°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 43°F
Max: 46°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 97%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 2
53°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 43°F
Max: 64°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 95%
Cloud cover: 100%
Wed Apr 3
43°F
Rain And Snow
Min: 30°F
Max: 54°F
Fresh Breeze: 18 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 69%
Cloud cover: 96%

More about Cresson

About Cresson

The borough of Cresson, PA in Cambria County has an approximate population of 1,711. [6]

Cresson Solar Power

Cresson, PA Solar Energy

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

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