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Solar Energy in Somerset, PA

Solar Energy in Somerset

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Somerset with an average of 5.61 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Somerset

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Somerset

The total length of the day in Somerset, PA today (December 12, 2024) will be 9 hours and 25 minutes. [More]

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Somerset, PA Solar Energy

Solar Power in Somerset, PA

Solar Energy Data in Somerset, PA

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Somerset, PA

Solar Radiation Data in Somerset

Based on historical Somerset, 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 Somerset. [1]

Somerset has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.78 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 12% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.39 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Somerset that are always titled at the latitude of Somerset (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.29 kWh/m2/day, or about 13% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.78 kWh/m2/day and approximately 27% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.39 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 Somerset

Solar Radiation Data in Somerset, PA

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Somerset, PA

Solar Radiation Data in Somerset

Somerset, PA has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.56 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Somerset is July with an average of 5.61 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 5.56 kWh/m2/day and September at 5.48 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Somerset (Pennsylvania) are December with an average of 2.56 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.17 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.59 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Somerset

The average monthly solar radiation level in Somerset, PA, of 4.56 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: Somerset vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Somerset

  • Sunrise/Sunset for December 12, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:27 am
    • Sunset: 4:52 pm
    • Length of Day: 9:25
Solar Energy Statistics for Somerset

Best Months for Solar in Somerset

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (5.61 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.21 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: April (4.18 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (5.76 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Somerset

We do not currently have data on solar panel installations in the borough of Somerset, PA at this current time.

Solar Power Output in Somerset

The Power of Solar in Somerset, PA

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Somerset, PA

Solar Radiation Data in Somerset

Somerset (PA) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5074.05 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Somerset is July with an average of 510.4 kWhac, followed by August at 504.8 kWhac and April at 497.71 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Somerset (Pennsylvania) are December with an average of 257.18 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 320.69 kWhac and February at 332.16 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Somerset

Somerset Electricity Costs

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Somerset Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Somerset, PA [5]

Thu Dec 12
24°F
Light Snow
Min: 15°F
Max: 24°F
Strong breeze: 24 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 54%
Cloud cover: 0%
Fri Dec 13
26°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 17°F
Max: 28°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 79%
Cloud cover: 79%
Sat Dec 14
31°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 20°F
Max: 31°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 74%
Cloud cover: 52%
Sun Dec 15
32°F
Rain And Snow
Min: 27°F
Max: 34°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 87%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Dec 16
38°F
Light Rain
Min: 34°F
Max: 42°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 101%
Cloud cover: 98%
Tue Dec 17
49°F
Rain And Snow
Min: 33°F
Max: 52°F
Fresh Breeze: 20 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 86%
Cloud cover: 95%

More about Somerset

About Somerset

The borough of Somerset, PA in Somerset County has an approximate population of 6,277. [6]

Somerset Solar Power

Somerset, PA Solar Energy

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

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