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Solar Energy in State College, PA

Solar Energy in State College

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Solar Panels in State College

Solar panels in State College that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in State College

The total length of the day in State College, PA today (April 23, 2024) will be 13 hours and 43 minutes. [More]

Solar Power in State College, PA

Solar Energy Data in State College, PA

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Solar Energy Analysis for State College, PA

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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 State College

Solar Radiation Data in State College, PA

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Solar Radiation Analysis for State College, PA

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Solar Power Comparison: State College vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in State College

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Solar Power: State College vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average State College solar radiation levels compare to average levels in a city with historcially high levels (NV) and a city with historically low levels (WA). ^[1]

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Solar Data & Statistics for State College

Sunrise / Sunset in State College

Sunrise/Sunset for April 23, 2024 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 6:18 am
- Sunset: 8:01 pm
- Length of Day: 13:43

Solar Energy Statistics for State College

Best Months for Solar in State College

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Solar Panel Installs in State College

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Solar Power Output in State College

The Power of Solar in State College, PA

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

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Solar Output Analysis for State College, PA

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Cost of Utilities in State College

State College Electricity Costs

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Solar Power Poll: State College

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State College Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for State College, PA ^[5]

Tue Apr 23

59°F

Scattered Clouds
Min: 37°F
Max: 65°F

Gentle Breeze: 12 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 40%
Cloud cover: 36%

Wed Apr 24

55°F

Light Rain
Min: 35°F
Max: 56°F

Moderate breeze: 15 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 69%
Cloud cover: 25%

Thu Apr 25

53°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 27°F
Max: 56°F

Light breeze: 4 mps NE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 29%
Cloud cover: 4%

Fri Apr 26

59°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 31°F
Max: 59°F

Gentle Breeze: 10 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 44%
Cloud cover: 8%

Sat Apr 27

44°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 42°F
Max: 47°F

Light breeze: 6 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 98%
Cloud cover: 100%

Sun Apr 28

67°F

Light Rain
Min: 48°F
Max: 75°F

Gentle Breeze: 9 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 85%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about State College

About State College

The borough of State College, PA in Centre County has an approximate population of 42,034. ^[6]

State College, PA Solar Energy

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