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Solar Energy in Schellsburg, PA

Solar Energy in Schellsburg

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Schellsburg with an average of 5.71 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Schellsburg

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Schellsburg

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

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Schellsburg, PA Solar Energy

Solar Power in Schellsburg, PA

Solar Energy Data in Schellsburg, PA

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Schellsburg, PA

Solar Radiation Data in Schellsburg

Based on historical Schellsburg, 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 Schellsburg. [1]

Schellsburg has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.82 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 9% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.49 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Schellsburg that are always titled at the latitude of Schellsburg (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.38 kWh/m2/day, or about 15% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.82 kWh/m2/day and approximately 26% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.49 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 Schellsburg

Solar Radiation Data in Schellsburg, PA

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Schellsburg, PA

Solar Radiation Data in Schellsburg

Schellsburg, PA has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.53 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Schellsburg is July with an average of 5.71 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 5.46 kWh/m2/day and May at 5.4 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Schellsburg (Pennsylvania) are December with an average of 2.78 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.26 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.65 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Schellsburg

The average monthly solar radiation level in Schellsburg, PA, of 4.53 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 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: Schellsburg vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Schellsburg

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 28, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:03 am
    • Sunset: 7:35 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:32
Solar Energy Statistics for Schellsburg

Best Months for Solar in Schellsburg

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (5.71 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: June (5.21 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: June (4.12 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (5.78 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Schellsburg

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Solar Power Output in Schellsburg

The Power of Solar in Schellsburg, PA

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Schellsburg, PA

Solar Radiation Data in Schellsburg

Schellsburg (PA) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5030.11 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Schellsburg is July with an average of 516.89 kWhac, followed by August at 496.47 kWhac and May at 496.21 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Schellsburg (Pennsylvania) are December with an average of 279.4 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 331.67 kWhac and November at 346.19 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Schellsburg

Schellsburg Electricity Costs

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Schellsburg Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Schellsburg, PA [5]

Thu Mar 28
46°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 37°F
Max: 50°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 39%
Cloud cover: 62%
Fri Mar 29
47°F
Few Clouds
Min: 35°F
Max: 51°F
Fresh Breeze: 18 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 36%
Cloud cover: 23%
Sat Mar 30
49°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 36°F
Max: 55°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 89%
Cloud cover: 99%
Sun Mar 31
61°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 46°F
Max: 61°F
Moderate breeze: 18 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 60%
Cloud cover: 88%
Mon Apr 1
55°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 48°F
Max: 57°F
Light breeze: 4 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 95%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 2
63°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 48°F
Max: 70°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 85%
Cloud cover: 95%

More about Schellsburg

About Schellsburg

The borough of Schellsburg, PA in Bedford County has an approximate population of 338. [6]

Schellsburg Solar Power

Schellsburg, PA Solar Energy

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

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