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Solar Energy in East Vandergrift, PA

Solar Energy in East Vandergrift

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in East Vandergrift with an average of 5.77 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in East Vandergrift

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

Sunrise & Sunset in East Vandergrift

The total length of the day in East Vandergrift, PA today (April 25, 2024) will be 13 hours and 47 minutes. [More]

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East Vandergrift, PA Solar Energy

Solar Power in East Vandergrift, PA

Solar Energy Data in East Vandergrift, PA

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for East Vandergrift, PA

Solar Radiation Data in East Vandergrift

Based on historical East Vandergrift, 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 East Vandergrift. [1]

East Vandergrift has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.81 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 10% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.45 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in East Vandergrift that are always titled at the latitude of East Vandergrift (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 26% 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 East Vandergrift

Solar Radiation Data in East Vandergrift, PA

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in East Vandergrift.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for East Vandergrift, PA

Solar Radiation Data in East Vandergrift

East Vandergrift, PA has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.52 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in East Vandergrift is August with an average of 5.77 kWh/m2/day, followed by July at 5.72 kWh/m2/day and May at 5.46 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in East Vandergrift (Pennsylvania) are December with an average of 2.63 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 2.86 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.46 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: East Vandergrift vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in East Vandergrift

The average monthly solar radiation level in East Vandergrift, PA, of 4.52 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: East Vandergrift vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average East Vandergrift 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 East Vandergrift

Sunrise / Sunset in East Vandergrift

  • Sunrise/Sunset for April 25, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:22 am
    • Sunset: 8:09 pm
    • Length of Day: 13:47
Solar Energy Statistics for East Vandergrift

Best Months for Solar in East Vandergrift

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (5.77 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.43 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (4.32 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (5.86 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in East Vandergrift

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Solar Power Output in East Vandergrift

The Power of Solar in East Vandergrift, PA

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for East Vandergrift, PA

Solar Radiation Data in East Vandergrift

East Vandergrift (PA) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5014.15 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in East Vandergrift is July with an average of 518.12 kWhac, followed by August at 517.15 kWhac and May at 510.01 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in East Vandergrift (Pennsylvania) are December with an average of 264.86 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 291.24 kWhac and November at 324.03 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in East Vandergrift

East Vandergrift Electricity Costs

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East Vandergrift Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for East Vandergrift, PA [5]

Thu Apr 25
55°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 39°F
Max: 57°F
Light breeze: 7 mps NE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 42%
Cloud cover: 68%
Fri Apr 26
61°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 35°F
Max: 64°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 48%
Cloud cover: 5%
Sat Apr 27
49°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 46°F
Max: 55°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 97%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Apr 28
74°F
Light Rain
Min: 51°F
Max: 74°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 60%
Cloud cover: 60%
Mon Apr 29
79°F
Few Clouds
Min: 57°F
Max: 79°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 50%
Cloud cover: 19%
Tue Apr 30
68°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 54°F
Max: 68°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 81%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about East Vandergrift

About East Vandergrift

The borough of East Vandergrift, PA in Westmoreland County has an approximate population of 674. [6]

East Vandergrift Solar Power

East Vandergrift, PA Solar Energy

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

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