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Solar Power in 21655 (Preston, MD)

Solar Energy in 21655

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in 21655 with an average of 6.09 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 21655

Solar panels in 21655 that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 21655

The total length of the day in 21655 (Preston, MD) today (March 29, 2024) will be 12 hours and 33 minutes. [More]

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21655 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 21655 (Preston, MD)

Solar Energy Data for 21655

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 21655.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 21655

Solar Radiation Data in 21655

Based on historical 21655 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 21655. [1]

The region associated with 21655 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.19 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately equal to the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.19 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 21655 that are always titled at the latitude of Preston (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.89 kWh/m2/day, or about 17% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.19 kWh/m2/day and approximately 17% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.19 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 21655

Solar Radiation Data in 21655

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 21655.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 21655

Solar Radiation Data in 21655

The region associated with 21655 has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.16 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 21655 is August with an average of 6.09 kWh/m2/day, followed by July at 6.06 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.87 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 21655 are December with an average of 3.47 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.09 kWh/m2/day and November at 4.35 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 21655 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 21655

The average monthly solar radiation level in 21655, of 5.16 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 31% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 22% 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: 21655 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 21655 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 21655

Sunrise / Sunset in 21655

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 29, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:51 am
    • Sunset: 7:24 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:33
Solar Energy Statistics for 21655

Best Months for Solar in 21655

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (6.09 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.7 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (4.84 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.21 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 21655

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 21655 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 21655

The Power of Solar in 21655

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 21655. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 21655. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 21655

Solar Radiation Data in 21655

21655 has a average annual solar AC output value of 5874.66 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 21655 is August with an average of 563.2 kWhac, followed by July at 557.87 kWhac and May at 545.23 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 21655 are December with an average of 350.85 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 419.13 kWhac and November at 423.72 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 21655 [5]

Fri Mar 29
52°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 42°F
Max: 54°F
Fresh Breeze: 21 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 46%
Cloud cover: 6%
Sat Mar 30
53°F
Light Rain
Min: 38°F
Max: 57°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 65%
Cloud cover: 64%
Sun Mar 31
61°F
Light Rain
Min: 50°F
Max: 62°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 56%
Cloud cover: 60%
Mon Apr 1
49°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 48°F
Max: 52°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps ESE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 95%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 2
62°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 48°F
Max: 70°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 91%
Cloud cover: 100%
Wed Apr 3
53°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 45°F
Max: 66°F
Fresh Breeze: 18 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 93%
Cloud cover: 91%

More about 21655

About 21655

The ZIP code 21655 is associated with the city of Preston in Caroline County in Maryland.

21655 Solar Power

21655 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 21655, or for more solar-related resources for MD, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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