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Solar Energy in Homer City, PA

Solar Energy in Homer City

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in Homer City with an average of 5.69 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Homer City

Solar panels in Homer 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 Homer City

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

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Homer City, PA Solar Energy

Solar Power in Homer City, PA

Solar Energy Data in Homer City, PA

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Homer City, PA

Solar Radiation Data in Homer City

Based on historical Homer 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 Homer City. [1]

Homer 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 11% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.4 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Homer City that are always titled at the latitude of Homer City (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.29 kWh/m2/day, or about 14% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.77 kWh/m2/day and approximately 26% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.4 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 Homer City

Solar Radiation Data in Homer City, PA

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Homer City, PA

Solar Radiation Data in Homer City

Homer City, PA has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.47 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Homer City is August with an average of 5.69 kWh/m2/day, followed by July at 5.66 kWh/m2/day and September at 5.36 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Homer City (Pennsylvania) are December with an average of 2.47 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 2.78 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.43 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Homer City

The average monthly solar radiation level in Homer City, PA, of 4.47 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: Homer City vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Homer City

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 28, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:05 am
    • Sunset: 7:37 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:32
Solar Energy Statistics for Homer City

Best Months for Solar in Homer City

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (5.69 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.29 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: April (4.14 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (5.78 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Homer City

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Solar Power Output in Homer City

The Power of Solar in Homer City, PA

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Homer City, PA

Solar Radiation Data in Homer City

Homer City (PA) has a average annual solar AC output value of 4960.25 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Homer City is August with an average of 513.76 kWhac, followed by July at 511.96 kWhac and April at 487.45 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Homer City (Pennsylvania) are December with an average of 246.15 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 283.36 kWhac and November at 321.99 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Homer City

Homer City Electricity Costs

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Homer City Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Homer City, PA [5]

Thu Mar 28
48°F
Few Clouds
Min: 33°F
Max: 49°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 40%
Cloud cover: 13%
Fri Mar 29
47°F
Few Clouds
Min: 31°F
Max: 51°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 35%
Cloud cover: 18%
Sat Mar 30
47°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 32°F
Max: 54°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 94%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Mar 31
59°F
Light Rain
Min: 47°F
Max: 59°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 49%
Cloud cover: 97%
Mon Apr 1
46°F
Light Rain
Min: 44°F
Max: 47°F
Light breeze: 5 mps ESE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 90%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 2
54°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 44°F
Max: 62°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 90%
Cloud cover: 97%

More about Homer City

About Homer City

The borough of Homer City, PA in Indiana County has an approximate population of 1,707. [6]

Homer City Solar Power

Homer City, PA Solar Energy

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

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The solar energy that strikes the Earth in one hour could provide all of the Earth's energy needs for a complete year.

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