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Solar Energy in Irwin, PA

Solar Energy in Irwin

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Irwin with an average of 5.76 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Irwin

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Irwin

The total length of the day in Irwin, PA today (March 29, 2024) will be 12 hours and 34 minutes. [More]

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Irwin, PA Solar Energy

Solar Power in Irwin, PA

Solar Energy Data in Irwin, PA

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Irwin, PA

Solar Radiation Data in Irwin

Based on historical Irwin, 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 Irwin. [1]

Irwin 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 3.44 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Irwin that are always titled at the latitude of Irwin (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 26% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.44 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 Irwin

Solar Radiation Data in Irwin, PA

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Irwin, PA

Solar Radiation Data in Irwin

Irwin, PA has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.57 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Irwin is July with an average of 5.76 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 5.72 kWh/m2/day and May at 5.5 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Irwin (Pennsylvania) are December with an average of 2.65 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.1 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.63 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Irwin

The average monthly solar radiation level in Irwin, PA, of 4.57 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 16% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 31% 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: Irwin vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Irwin

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 29, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:06 am
    • Sunset: 7:40 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:34
Solar Energy Statistics for Irwin

Best Months for Solar in Irwin

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (5.76 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.37 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: June (4.18 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (5.84 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Irwin

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Solar Power Output in Irwin

The Power of Solar in Irwin, PA

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Irwin, PA

Solar Radiation Data in Irwin

Irwin (PA) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5071.54 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Irwin is July with an average of 522.1 kWhac, followed by August at 516.72 kWhac and May at 509.93 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Irwin (Pennsylvania) are December with an average of 267.32 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 320.3 kWhac and November at 339.65 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Irwin

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Irwin Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Irwin, PA [5]

Fri Mar 29
46°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 36°F
Max: 50°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 39%
Cloud cover: 1%
Sat Mar 30
44°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 35°F
Max: 52°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 97%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Mar 31
55°F
Light Rain
Min: 44°F
Max: 59°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 59%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Apr 1
55°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 49°F
Max: 55°F
Light breeze: 7 mps E
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 90%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 2
65°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 52°F
Max: 68°F
Fresh Breeze: 18 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 85%
Cloud cover: 98%
Wed Apr 3
43°F
Rain And Snow
Min: 34°F
Max: 57°F
Fresh Breeze: 18 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 71%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Irwin

About Irwin

The borough of Irwin, PA in Westmoreland County has an approximate population of 3,973. [6]

Irwin Solar Power

Irwin, PA Solar Energy

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

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