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Solar Energy in Swissvale, PA

Solar Energy in Swissvale

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

Solar Panels in Swissvale

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Swissvale

The total length of the day in Swissvale, PA today (March 18, 2024) will be 12 hours and 5 minutes. [More]

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Swissvale, PA Solar Energy

Solar Power in Swissvale, PA

Solar Energy Data in Swissvale, PA

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Swissvale, PA

Solar Radiation Data in Swissvale

Based on historical Swissvale, 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 Swissvale. [1]

Swissvale has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.81 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 11% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.43 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Swissvale that are always titled at the latitude of Swissvale (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.35 kWh/m2/day, or about 14% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.81 kWh/m2/day and approximately 27% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.43 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 Swissvale

Solar Radiation Data in Swissvale, PA

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Swissvale, PA

Solar Radiation Data in Swissvale

Swissvale, PA has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.57 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Swissvale is July with an average of 5.61 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 5.58 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.57 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Swissvale (Pennsylvania) are December with an average of 2.76 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 2.95 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.49 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Swissvale

The average monthly solar radiation level in Swissvale, PA, of 4.57 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: Swissvale vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Swissvale

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 18, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:24 am
    • Sunset: 7:29 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:5
Solar Energy Statistics for Swissvale

Best Months for Solar in Swissvale

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (5.61 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.35 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (4.2 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (5.81 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Swissvale

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Solar Power Output in Swissvale

The Power of Solar in Swissvale, PA

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Swissvale, PA

Solar Radiation Data in Swissvale

Swissvale (PA) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5064.77 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Swissvale is May with an average of 508.19 kWhac, followed by July at 507.84 kWhac and August at 498.04 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Swissvale (Pennsylvania) are December with an average of 279.83 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 304.45 kWhac and November at 328.35 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Swissvale

Swissvale Electricity Costs

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Swissvale Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Swissvale, PA [5]

Mon Mar 18
36°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 28°F
Max: 36°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 43%
Cloud cover: 74%
Tue Mar 19
38°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 26°F
Max: 44°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 41%
Cloud cover: 98%
Wed Mar 20
42°F
Light Rain
Min: 30°F
Max: 43°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 56%
Cloud cover: 59%
Thu Mar 21
35°F
Few Clouds
Min: 25°F
Max: 38°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 29%
Cloud cover: 16%
Fri Mar 22
51°F
Light Rain
Min: 24°F
Max: 51°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 39%
Cloud cover: 83%
Sat Mar 23
36°F
Rain And Snow
Min: 25°F
Max: 40°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 87%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Swissvale

About Swissvale

The borough of Swissvale, PA in Allegheny County has an approximate population of 8,983. [6]

Swissvale Solar Power

Swissvale, PA Solar Energy

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

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