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Solar Energy in Sharpsville, PA

Solar Energy in Sharpsville

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in Sharpsville with an average of 5.75 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Sharpsville

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Sharpsville

The total length of the day in Sharpsville, PA today (March 19, 2024) will be 12 hours and 8 minutes. [More]

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Sharpsville, PA Solar Energy

Solar Power in Sharpsville, PA

Solar Energy Data in Sharpsville, PA

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Sharpsville, PA

Solar Radiation Data in Sharpsville

Based on historical Sharpsville, 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 Sharpsville. [1]

Sharpsville has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.74 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 11% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.37 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Sharpsville that are always titled at the latitude of Sharpsville (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.25 kWh/m2/day, or about 14% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.74 kWh/m2/day and approximately 26% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.37 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 Sharpsville

Solar Radiation Data in Sharpsville, PA

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Sharpsville, PA

Solar Radiation Data in Sharpsville

Sharpsville, PA has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.39 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Sharpsville is August with an average of 5.75 kWh/m2/day, followed by July at 5.71 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.53 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Sharpsville (Pennsylvania) are December with an average of 2.27 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 2.77 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.14 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Sharpsville

The average monthly solar radiation level in Sharpsville, PA, of 4.39 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 34% 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: Sharpsville vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Sharpsville

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 19, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:25 am
    • Sunset: 7:33 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:8
Solar Energy Statistics for Sharpsville

Best Months for Solar in Sharpsville

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (5.75 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.47 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (4.46 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (5.9 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Sharpsville

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Solar Power Output in Sharpsville

The Power of Solar in Sharpsville, PA

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Sharpsville, PA

Solar Radiation Data in Sharpsville

Sharpsville (PA) has a average annual solar AC output value of 4885.18 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Sharpsville is August with an average of 520.13 kWhac, followed by July at 509.02 kWhac and May at 504.57 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Sharpsville (Pennsylvania) are December with an average of 232.39 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 284.75 kWhac and November at 297.64 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Sharpsville

Sharpsville Electricity Costs

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Sharpsville Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Sharpsville, PA [5]

Tue Mar 19
35°F
Light Snow
Min: 27°F
Max: 42°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 55%
Cloud cover: 99%
Wed Mar 20
37°F
Snow
Min: 27°F
Max: 38°F
Fresh Breeze: 19 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 52%
Cloud cover: 100%
Thu Mar 21
32°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 21°F
Max: 34°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 33%
Cloud cover: 51%
Fri Mar 22
46°F
Light Rain
Min: 23°F
Max: 46°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 43%
Cloud cover: 97%
Sat Mar 23
32°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 24°F
Max: 42°F
Fresh Breeze: 18 mps NNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 77%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Mar 24
43°F
Few Clouds
Min: 22°F
Max: 46°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 29%
Cloud cover: 11%

More about Sharpsville

About Sharpsville

The borough of Sharpsville, PA in Mercer County has an approximate population of 4,415. [6]

Sharpsville Solar Power

Sharpsville, PA Solar Energy

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

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