Solar Energy LocalSolar Energy Local
Solar Energy & Solar Power Resources

Solar Energy in Darby, PA

Solar Energy in Darby

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Darby with an average of 5.89 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Darby

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Darby

The total length of the day in Darby, PA today (April 18, 2024) will be 13 hours and 28 minutes. [More]

Compare Solar Quotes
Compare Solar Quotes
Darby, PA Solar Energy

Solar Power in Darby, PA

Solar Energy Data in Darby, PA

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Darby, PA

Solar Radiation Data in Darby

Based on historical Darby, 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 Darby. [1]

Darby has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.05 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 0% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.04 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Darby that are always titled at the latitude of Darby (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.76 kWh/m2/day, or about 18% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.05 kWh/m2/day and approximately 18% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.04 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 Darby

Solar Radiation Data in Darby, PA

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Darby, PA

Solar Radiation Data in Darby

Darby, PA has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.93 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Darby is July with an average of 5.89 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 5.71 kWh/m2/day and April at 5.52 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Darby (Pennsylvania) are December with an average of 3.33 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.6 kWh/m2/day and November at 4.05 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Compare Solar Quotes
Compare Solar Quotes

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

Solar Power Levels in Darby

The average monthly solar radiation level in Darby, PA, of 4.93 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 25% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 25% 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: Darby vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Darby

  • Sunrise/Sunset for April 18, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:16 am
    • Sunset: 7:44 pm
    • Length of Day: 13:28
Solar Energy Statistics for Darby

Best Months for Solar in Darby

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (5.89 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.6 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (4.66 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.02 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Darby

We do not currently have data on solar panel installations in the borough of Darby, PA at this current time.

Solar Power Output in Darby

The Power of Solar in Darby, PA

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Darby, PA

Solar Radiation Data in Darby

Darby (PA) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5580.93 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Darby is July with an average of 543.31 kWhac, followed by August at 520.56 kWhac and May at 517.95 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Darby (Pennsylvania) are December with an average of 339.52 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 373.25 kWhac and November at 384.95 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Darby

Darby Electricity Costs

Sorry, Darby residential electricity prices are currently unavailable.

Please check back later.

Solar Power Poll: Darby

Vote now: Given all of the data and analysis provided for Darby, is solar power a good choice for residents of this borough?

Yes, solar power is a great option  
No, solar power isn't a good option

Darby Natural Gas Costs

Sorry, Pennsylvania residential natural gas prices are currently unavailable.

Please check back later.

Weather Forecast for Darby, PA [5]

Thu Apr 18
52°F
Light Rain
Min: 48°F
Max: 58°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps NE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 84%
Cloud cover: 100%
Fri Apr 19
60°F
Light Rain
Min: 45°F
Max: 63°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 51%
Cloud cover: 54%
Sat Apr 20
63°F
Light Rain
Min: 50°F
Max: 64°F
Moderate breeze: 18 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 32%
Cloud cover: 26%
Sun Apr 21
55°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 43°F
Max: 58°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 36%
Cloud cover: 99%
Mon Apr 22
58°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 46°F
Max: 63°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 32%
Cloud cover: 0%
Tue Apr 23
62°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 48°F
Max: 66°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 45%
Cloud cover: 33%

More about Darby

About Darby

The borough of Darby, PA in Delaware County has an approximate population of 10,687. [6]

Darby Solar Power

Darby, PA Solar Energy

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

Did you know?

The largest solar power plant in the world covers 1000 acres & is located in the Mojave Desert in California.

Other Cities in Pennsylvania

ZIP Codes in PA


Go

References

[ X ]

Is solar right for your home?

Take the first step toward powering your home with solar energy.

Start now with an online solar savings estimate.