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Solar Power in 20740 (College Park, MD)

Solar Energy in 20740

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in 20740 with an average of 5.83 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 20740

Solar panels in 20740 that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 20740

The total length of the day in 20740 (College Park, MD) today (October 15, 2024) will be 11 hours and 14 minutes. [More]

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20740 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 20740 (College Park, MD)

Solar Energy Data for 20740

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 20740.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 20740

Solar Radiation Data in 20740

Based on historical 20740 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 20740. [1]

The region associated with 20740 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.14 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 0% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.15 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 20740 that are always titled at the latitude of College Park (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.85 kWh/m2/day, or about 17% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.14 kWh/m2/day and approximately 17% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.15 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 20740

Solar Radiation Data in 20740

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 20740.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 20740

Solar Radiation Data in 20740

The region associated with 20740 has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.02 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 20740 is July with an average of 5.83 kWh/m2/day, followed by June at 5.73 kWh/m2/day and May at 5.61 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 20740 are December with an average of 3.57 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.79 kWh/m2/day and November at 4.23 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 20740 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 20740

The average monthly solar radiation level in 20740, of 5.02 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 28% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 24% 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: 20740 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 20740 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 20740

Sunrise / Sunset in 20740

  • Sunrise/Sunset for October 15, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:16 am
    • Sunset: 6:30 pm
    • Length of Day: 11:14
Solar Energy Statistics for 20740

Best Months for Solar in 20740

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (5.83 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.58 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (4.58 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.06 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 20740

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 20740 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 20740

The Power of Solar in 20740

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 20740. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 20740. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 20740

Solar Radiation Data in 20740

20740 has a average annual solar AC output value of 5709.29 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 20740 is July with an average of 536.2 kWhac, followed by May at 535.97 kWhac and April at 524.23 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 20740 are December with an average of 366.67 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 391.71 kWhac and November at 403.62 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 20740 [5]

Tue Oct 15
57°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 45°F
Max: 59°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 38%
Cloud cover: 37%
Wed Oct 16
54°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 40°F
Max: 56°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 41%
Cloud cover: 5%
Thu Oct 17
55°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 40°F
Max: 60°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 37%
Cloud cover: 5%
Fri Oct 18
60°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 45°F
Max: 68°F
Light breeze: 7 mps N
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 33%
Cloud cover: 0%
Sat Oct 19
64°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 50°F
Max: 71°F
Calm: 3 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 42%
Cloud cover: 0%
Sun Oct 20
65°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 52°F
Max: 72°F
Light breeze: 5 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 43%
Cloud cover: 0%

More about 20740

About 20740

The ZIP code 20740 is associated with the city of College Park in Prince George's County in Maryland.

20740 Solar Power

20740 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 20740, or for more solar-related resources for MD, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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