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Solar Energy in Frackville, PA

Solar Energy in Frackville

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Frackville with an average of 5.65 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Frackville

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Frackville

The total length of the day in Frackville, PA today (March 28, 2024) will be 12 hours and 32 minutes. [More]

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Frackville, PA Solar Energy

Solar Power in Frackville, PA

Solar Energy Data in Frackville, PA

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Frackville, PA

Solar Radiation Data in Frackville

Based on historical Frackville, 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 Frackville. [1]

Frackville has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.83 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 4% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.68 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Frackville that are always titled at the latitude of Frackville (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.47 kWh/m2/day, or about 17% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.83 kWh/m2/day and approximately 21% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.68 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 Frackville

Solar Radiation Data in Frackville, PA

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Frackville, PA

Solar Radiation Data in Frackville

Frackville, PA has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.75 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Frackville is July with an average of 5.65 kWh/m2/day, followed by June at 5.57 kWh/m2/day and August at 5.54 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Frackville (Pennsylvania) are December with an average of 3.18 kWh/m2/day, followed by November with an average of 3.55 kWh/m2/day and January at 3.66 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Frackville

The average monthly solar radiation level in Frackville, PA, of 4.75 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 21% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 28% 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: Frackville vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Frackville

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 28, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:53 am
    • Sunset: 7:25 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:32
Solar Energy Statistics for Frackville

Best Months for Solar in Frackville

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (5.65 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.41 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (4.37 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (5.83 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Frackville

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Solar Power Output in Frackville

The Power of Solar in Frackville, PA

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Frackville, PA

Solar Radiation Data in Frackville

Frackville (PA) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5261.27 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Frackville is July with an average of 512.11 kWhac, followed by May at 510.61 kWhac and August at 502.05 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Frackville (Pennsylvania) are December with an average of 317.07 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 331.9 kWhac and January at 373.72 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Frackville

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Frackville Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Frackville, PA [5]

Thu Mar 28
42°F
Light Rain
Min: 37°F
Max: 47°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps NNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 82%
Cloud cover: 100%
Fri Mar 29
44°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 29°F
Max: 48°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 40%
Cloud cover: 3%
Sat Mar 30
49°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 28°F
Max: 51°F
Moderate breeze: 12 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 52%
Cloud cover: 87%
Sun Mar 31
56°F
Light Rain
Min: 41°F
Max: 57°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 44%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Apr 1
41°F
Light Rain
Min: 39°F
Max: 41°F
Light breeze: 4 mps E
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 76%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 2
38°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 38°F
Max: 39°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps ESE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 97%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Frackville

About Frackville

The borough of Frackville, PA in Schuylkill County has an approximate population of 3,805. [6]

Frackville Solar Power

Frackville, PA Solar Energy

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

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