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Solar Power in 20918 (Silver Spring, MD)

Solar Energy in 20918

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Solar Panels in 20918

Solar panels in 20918 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 20918

The total length of the day in 20918 (Silver Spring, MD) today (February 27, 2026) will be 11 hours and 18 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 20918 (Silver Spring, MD)

Solar Energy Data for 20918

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Solar Energy Analysis for 20918

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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 20918

Solar Radiation Data in 20918

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 20918

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Solar Power Comparison: 20918 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 20918

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Solar Power: 20918 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 20918 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 20918

Sunrise / Sunset in 20918

Sunrise/Sunset for February 27, 2026 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 6:41 am
- Sunset: 5:59 pm
- Length of Day: 11:18

Best Months for Solar in 20918

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Solar Panel Installs in 20918

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Solar Power Output in 20918

The Power of Solar in 20918

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 20918. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 20918. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 20918

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Weather Forecast for 20918 ^[5]

Fri Feb 27

54°F

Few Clouds
Min: 35°F
Max: 55°F

Light breeze: 6 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 48%
Cloud cover: 24%

Sat Feb 28

55°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 31°F
Max: 61°F

Light breeze: 6 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 56%
Cloud cover: 3%

Sun Mar 1

51°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 33°F
Max: 54°F

Moderate breeze: 15 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 62%
Cloud cover: 86%

Mon Mar 2

33°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 27°F
Max: 35°F

Gentle Breeze: 10 mps N
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 23%
Cloud cover: 99%

Tue Mar 3

33°F

Rain And Snow
Min: 30°F
Max: 37°F

Gentle Breeze: 9 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 99%
Cloud cover: 100%

Wed Mar 4

59°F

Light Rain
Min: 42°F
Max: 61°F

Gentle Breeze: 12 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 69%
Cloud cover: 98%

More about 20918

About 20918

The ZIP code 20918 is associated with the city of Silver Spring in Montgomery County in Maryland.

20918 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 20918, or for more solar-related resources for MD, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.