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Solar Energy in Forest Hills, PA

Solar Energy in Forest Hills

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in Forest Hills with an average of 5.81 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Forest Hills

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Forest Hills

The total length of the day in Forest Hills, PA today (October 08, 2024) will be 11 hours and 29 minutes. [More]

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Forest Hills, PA Solar Energy

Solar Power in Forest Hills, PA

Solar Energy Data in Forest Hills, PA

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Forest Hills, PA

Solar Radiation Data in Forest Hills

Based on historical Forest Hills, 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 Forest Hills. [1]

Forest Hills 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 Forest Hills that are always titled at the latitude of Forest Hills (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 Forest Hills

Solar Radiation Data in Forest Hills, PA

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in Forest Hills.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Forest Hills, PA

Solar Radiation Data in Forest Hills

Forest Hills, PA has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.51 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Forest Hills is August with an average of 5.81 kWh/m2/day, followed by July at 5.61 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.31 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Forest Hills (Pennsylvania) are December with an average of 2.34 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.08 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.48 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: Forest Hills vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in Forest Hills

The average monthly solar radiation level in Forest Hills, PA, of 4.51 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: Forest Hills vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average Forest Hills 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 Forest Hills

Sunrise / Sunset in Forest Hills

  • Sunrise/Sunset for October 08, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:22 am
    • Sunset: 6:51 pm
    • Length of Day: 11:29
Solar Energy Statistics for Forest Hills

Best Months for Solar in Forest Hills

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (5.81 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 Forest Hills

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Solar Power Output in Forest Hills

The Power of Solar in Forest Hills, PA

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Forest Hills, PA

Solar Radiation Data in Forest Hills

Forest Hills (PA) has a average annual solar AC output value of 4993.49 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Forest Hills is August with an average of 524.3 kWhac, followed by July at 508.14 kWhac and May at 494.29 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Forest Hills (Pennsylvania) are December with an average of 236.6 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 310.62 kWhac and November at 326.97 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Forest Hills

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Forest Hills Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Forest Hills, PA [5]

Tue Oct 8
63°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 44°F
Max: 66°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 38%
Cloud cover: 27%
Wed Oct 9
62°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 45°F
Max: 64°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 41%
Cloud cover: 2%
Thu Oct 10
57°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 41°F
Max: 61°F
Light breeze: 6 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 39%
Cloud cover: 0%
Fri Oct 11
63°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 41°F
Max: 68°F
Light breeze: 5 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 34%
Cloud cover: 0%
Sat Oct 12
71°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 50°F
Max: 71°F
Light breeze: 7 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 46%
Cloud cover: 29%
Sun Oct 13
75°F
Light Rain
Min: 51°F
Max: 75°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 39%
Cloud cover: 93%

More about Forest Hills

About Forest Hills

The borough of Forest Hills, PA in Allegheny County has an approximate population of 6,518. [6]

Forest Hills Solar Power

Forest Hills, PA Solar Energy

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

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