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Solar Energy in Lorain, PA

Solar Energy in Lorain

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Lorain with an average of 5.68 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Lorain

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Lorain

The total length of the day in Lorain, PA today (December 02, 2024) will be 9 hours and 32 minutes. [More]

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Lorain, PA Solar Energy

Solar Power in Lorain, PA

Solar Energy Data in Lorain, PA

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Lorain, PA

Solar Radiation Data in Lorain

Based on historical Lorain, 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 Lorain. [1]

Lorain has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.73 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 12% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.33 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Lorain that are always titled at the latitude of Lorain (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.26 kWh/m2/day, or about 14% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.73 kWh/m2/day and approximately 28% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.33 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 Lorain

Solar Radiation Data in Lorain, PA

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Lorain, PA

Solar Radiation Data in Lorain

Lorain, PA has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.42 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Lorain is July with an average of 5.68 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 5.53 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.33 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Lorain (Pennsylvania) are December with an average of 2.26 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.02 kWh/m2/day and February at 3.59 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Lorain

The average monthly solar radiation level in Lorain, PA, of 4.42 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 12% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 33% 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: Lorain vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Lorain

  • Sunrise/Sunset for December 02, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:19 am
    • Sunset: 4:51 pm
    • Length of Day: 9:32
Solar Energy Statistics for Lorain

Best Months for Solar in Lorain

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (5.68 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.21 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: June (3.97 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (5.67 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Lorain

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Solar Power Output in Lorain

The Power of Solar in Lorain, PA

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Lorain, PA

Solar Radiation Data in Lorain

Lorain (PA) has a average annual solar AC output value of 4927.39 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Lorain is July with an average of 518.5 kWhac, followed by August at 503.2 kWhac and May at 482.92 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Lorain (Pennsylvania) are December with an average of 228.49 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 308.95 kWhac and February at 322.52 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Lorain

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Lorain Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Lorain, PA [5]

Mon Dec 2
28°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 20°F
Max: 28°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 68%
Cloud cover: 97%
Tue Dec 3
31°F
Light Snow
Min: 22°F
Max: 32°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 62%
Cloud cover: 100%
Wed Dec 4
35°F
Light Snow
Min: 23°F
Max: 38°F
Fresh Breeze: 19 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 45%
Cloud cover: 98%
Thu Dec 5
23°F
Snow
Min: 19°F
Max: 35°F
Fresh Breeze: 23 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 76%
Cloud cover: 100%
Fri Dec 6
28°F
Light Snow
Min: 21°F
Max: 28°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 77%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat Dec 7
35°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 19°F
Max: 35°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 57%
Cloud cover: 75%

More about Lorain

About Lorain

The borough of Lorain, PA in Cambria County has an approximate population of 759. [6]

Lorain Solar Power

Lorain, PA Solar Energy

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

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