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Solar Energy in Ford City, PA

Solar Energy in Ford City

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in Ford City with an average of 5.74 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Ford City

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Ford City

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

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Ford City, PA Solar Energy

Solar Power in Ford City, PA

Solar Energy Data in Ford City, PA

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Ford City, PA

Solar Radiation Data in Ford City

Based on historical Ford City, 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 Ford City. [1]

Ford City has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.77 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 12% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.37 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Ford City that are always titled at the latitude of Ford City (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.3 kWh/m2/day, or about 14% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.77 kWh/m2/day and approximately 28% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.37 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 Ford City

Solar Radiation Data in Ford City, PA

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in Ford City.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Ford City, PA

Solar Radiation Data in Ford City

Ford City, 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 Ford City is August with an average of 5.74 kWh/m2/day, followed by July at 5.73 kWh/m2/day and May at 5.51 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Ford City (Pennsylvania) are December with an average of 2.41 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 2.85 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.55 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: Ford City vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in Ford City

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

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average Ford City 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 Ford City

Sunrise / Sunset in Ford City

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 29, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:05 am
    • Sunset: 7:40 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:35
Solar Energy Statistics for Ford City

Best Months for Solar in Ford City

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (5.74 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.35 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (4.16 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (5.85 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Ford City

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Solar Power Output in Ford City

The Power of Solar in Ford City, PA

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Ford City, PA

Solar Radiation Data in Ford City

Ford City (PA) has a average annual solar AC output value of 4990.76 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Ford City is July with an average of 519.41 kWhac, followed by August at 516.64 kWhac and May at 511.74 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Ford City (Pennsylvania) are December with an average of 243.65 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 291.82 kWhac and November at 334.45 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Ford City

Ford City Electricity Costs

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Ford City Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Ford City, PA [5]

Fri Mar 29
46°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 30°F
Max: 50°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 40%
Cloud cover: 2%
Sat Mar 30
45°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 32°F
Max: 55°F
Moderate breeze: 12 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 98%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Mar 31
56°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 39°F
Max: 59°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 53%
Cloud cover: 98%
Mon Apr 1
54°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 51°F
Max: 55°F
Light breeze: 5 mps E
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 95%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 2
71°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 52°F
Max: 72°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 69%
Cloud cover: 81%
Wed Apr 3
37°F
Rain And Snow
Min: 34°F
Max: 47°F
Fresh Breeze: 18 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 95%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Ford City

About Ford City

The borough of Ford City, PA in Armstrong County has an approximate population of 2,991. [6]

Ford City Solar Power

Ford City, PA Solar Energy

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

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