Based on historical South Fork, 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 South Fork.[1]
South Fork has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.76 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 10% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.41 kWh/m2/day. [1]
Solar installations in South Fork that are always titled at the latitude of South Fork (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.29 kWh/m2/day, or about 14% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.76 kWh/m2/day and approximately 26% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.41 kWh/m2/day. [1]
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 South Fork
Solar Radiation Data in South Fork, PA
See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in South Fork.
* Amounts listed in kWh/m2/day (kilowatt hours per square meter per day)
Solar Radiation Analysis for South Fork, PA
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Solar Power Comparison: South Fork vs. the U.S.
Solar Power Levels in South Fork
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Solar Power: vs. the U.S.
Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average South Fork 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).
We do not currently have data on solar panel installations in the borough of South Fork, PA at this current time.
However, South Fork is in Cambria County and Cambria County has at least 0 solar insallations right now. [1]
Solar Power Output in South Fork
The Power of Solar in South Fork, PA
Monthly AC solar system output averages for South Fork (pa). Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in South Fork. [2]
* Amounts listed in kWhac (kilowatt hours (AC))
Solar Output Analysis for South Fork, PA
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Cost of Utilities in South Fork
South Fork Electricity Costs
Electricity prices (residential) in South Fork averaged 13.93 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh) in October 2020, which was about 2% more than the overall U.S. average residential electricity rate of 13.60¢/kWh in October. [3]
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South Fork Natural Gas Costs
Natural gas prices (residential) in Pennsylvania averaged $13.72 per thousand cubic feet (Mcf) in October 2020, which was approximately 11% more than the overall U.S. average residential natural gas rate of $12.35 per Mcf in October. [4]
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More about South Fork
About South Fork
The borough of South Fork, PA in Cambria County has an approximate population of 928. [6]
South Fork, PA Solar Energy
To learn more about solar energy and solar power South Fork, PA, or for more solar-related resources for South Fork, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
Did you know?
Some tax incentives and rebate programs are designed to spur the use of solar energy. These vary by location.