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Solar Energy in Indiana, PA

Solar Energy in Indiana

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in Indiana with an average of 5.72 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Indiana

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Indiana

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

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Indiana, PA Solar Energy

Solar Power in Indiana, PA

Solar Energy Data in Indiana, PA

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Indiana, PA

Solar Radiation Data in Indiana

Based on historical Indiana, 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 Indiana. [1]

Indiana has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.77 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 10% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.42 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Indiana that are always titled at the latitude of Indiana (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 26% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.42 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 Indiana

Solar Radiation Data in Indiana, PA

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Indiana, PA

Solar Radiation Data in Indiana

Indiana, 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 Indiana is August with an average of 5.72 kWh/m2/day, followed by July at 5.61 kWh/m2/day and May at 5.49 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Indiana (Pennsylvania) are December with an average of 2.7 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 2.81 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.49 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Indiana

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

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Indiana

  • Sunrise/Sunset for October 08, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:19 am
    • Sunset: 6:48 pm
    • Length of Day: 11:29
Solar Energy Statistics for Indiana

Best Months for Solar in Indiana

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (5.72 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.33 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (4.17 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (5.78 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Indiana

We do not currently have data on solar panel installations in the borough of Indiana, PA at this current time.

Solar Power Output in Indiana

The Power of Solar in Indiana, PA

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Indiana, PA

Solar Radiation Data in Indiana

Indiana (PA) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5024.04 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Indiana is August with an average of 515.85 kWhac, followed by July at 507.37 kWhac and May at 505.49 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Indiana (Pennsylvania) are December with an average of 273.42 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 287.99 kWhac and November at 331.87 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Indiana

Indiana Electricity Costs

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Solar Power Poll: Indiana

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Indiana Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Indiana, PA [5]

Tue Oct 8
60°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 39°F
Max: 61°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 46%
Cloud cover: 36%
Wed Oct 9
58°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 37°F
Max: 60°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 42%
Cloud cover: 2%
Thu Oct 10
54°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 34°F
Max: 57°F
Light breeze: 7 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 46%
Cloud cover: 4%
Fri Oct 11
60°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 35°F
Max: 64°F
Light breeze: 6 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 40%
Cloud cover: 0%
Sat Oct 12
67°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 44°F
Max: 67°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 53%
Cloud cover: 68%
Sun Oct 13
71°F
Light Rain
Min: 48°F
Max: 71°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 43%
Cloud cover: 88%

More about Indiana

About Indiana

The borough of Indiana, PA in Indiana County has an approximate population of 13,975. [6]

Indiana Solar Power

Indiana, PA Solar Energy

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

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