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Solar Energy in Stoystown, PA

Solar Energy in Stoystown

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Stoystown with an average of 5.59 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Stoystown

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Stoystown

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

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Stoystown, PA Solar Energy

Solar Power in Stoystown, PA

Solar Energy Data in Stoystown, PA

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Stoystown, PA

Solar Radiation Data in Stoystown

Based on historical Stoystown, 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 Stoystown. [1]

Stoystown has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.79 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 10% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.44 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Stoystown that are always titled at the latitude of Stoystown (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.31 kWh/m2/day, or about 14% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.79 kWh/m2/day and approximately 25% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.44 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 Stoystown

Solar Radiation Data in Stoystown, PA

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Stoystown, PA

Solar Radiation Data in Stoystown

Stoystown, PA has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.5 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Stoystown is July with an average of 5.59 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 5.59 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.52 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Stoystown (Pennsylvania) are December with an average of 2.66 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.16 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.41 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Stoystown

The average monthly solar radiation level in Stoystown, PA, of 4.5 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 32% 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: Stoystown vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Stoystown

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 28, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:04 am
    • Sunset: 7:36 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:32
Solar Energy Statistics for Stoystown

Best Months for Solar in Stoystown

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (5.59 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.27 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: June (4.19 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (5.8 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Stoystown

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Solar Power Output in Stoystown

The Power of Solar in Stoystown, PA

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Stoystown, PA

Solar Radiation Data in Stoystown

Stoystown (PA) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5007.75 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Stoystown is July with an average of 508.89 kWhac, followed by August at 507.34 kWhac and April at 494.82 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Stoystown (Pennsylvania) are December with an average of 269.95 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 318.98 kWhac and November at 323.91 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Stoystown

Stoystown Electricity Costs

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Stoystown Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Stoystown, PA [5]

Thu Mar 28
44°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 33°F
Max: 46°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 43%
Cloud cover: 44%
Fri Mar 29
44°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 32°F
Max: 48°F
Fresh Breeze: 20 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 38%
Cloud cover: 35%
Sat Mar 30
47°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 34°F
Max: 53°F
Fresh Breeze: 18 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 88%
Cloud cover: 99%
Sun Mar 31
58°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 42°F
Max: 58°F
Moderate breeze: 18 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 66%
Cloud cover: 87%
Mon Apr 1
57°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 48°F
Max: 58°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 95%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 2
67°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 48°F
Max: 67°F
Fresh Breeze: 22 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 78%
Cloud cover: 90%

More about Stoystown

About Stoystown

The borough of Stoystown, PA in Somerset County has an approximate population of 355. [6]

Stoystown Solar Power

Stoystown, PA Solar Energy

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

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