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Solar Energy in Mercersburg, PA

Solar Energy in Mercersburg

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Mercersburg with an average of 5.74 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Mercersburg

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Mercersburg

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

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Mercersburg, PA Solar Energy

Solar Power in Mercersburg, PA

Solar Energy Data in Mercersburg, PA

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Mercersburg, PA

Solar Radiation Data in Mercersburg

Based on historical Mercersburg, 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 Mercersburg. [1]

Mercersburg has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.93 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 5% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.76 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Mercersburg that are always titled at the latitude of Mercersburg (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.56 kWh/m2/day, or about 16% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.93 kWh/m2/day and approximately 21% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.76 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 Mercersburg

Solar Radiation Data in Mercersburg, PA

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Mercersburg, PA

Solar Radiation Data in Mercersburg

Mercersburg, 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 Mercersburg is July with an average of 5.74 kWh/m2/day, followed by June at 5.53 kWh/m2/day and August at 5.53 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Mercersburg (Pennsylvania) are December with an average of 3.07 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.49 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.78 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Mercersburg

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

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Mercersburg

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 28, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:00 am
    • Sunset: 7:32 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:32
Solar Energy Statistics for Mercersburg

Best Months for Solar in Mercersburg

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (5.74 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: June (5.37 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: June (4.4 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (5.95 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Mercersburg

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Solar Power Output in Mercersburg

The Power of Solar in Mercersburg, PA

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Mercersburg, PA

Solar Radiation Data in Mercersburg

Mercersburg (PA) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5257.44 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Mercersburg is July with an average of 518.15 kWhac, followed by May at 509.8 kWhac and August at 498.8 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Mercersburg (Pennsylvania) are December with an average of 305.76 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 351.36 kWhac and January at 353.28 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Mercersburg

Mercersburg Electricity Costs

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Mercersburg Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Mercersburg, PA [5]

Thu Mar 28
49°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 41°F
Max: 54°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 38%
Cloud cover: 77%
Fri Mar 29
50°F
Few Clouds
Min: 35°F
Max: 53°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 34%
Cloud cover: 23%
Sat Mar 30
47°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 35°F
Max: 56°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 93%
Cloud cover: 98%
Sun Mar 31
64°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 47°F
Max: 64°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 52%
Cloud cover: 82%
Mon Apr 1
52°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 49°F
Max: 52°F
Light breeze: 5 mps ENE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 96%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 2
53°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 48°F
Max: 64°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 97%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Mercersburg

About Mercersburg

The borough of Mercersburg, PA in Franklin County has an approximate population of 1,561. [6]

Mercersburg Solar Power

Mercersburg, PA Solar Energy

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

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