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Solar Power in 21717 (Buckeystown, MD)

Solar Energy in 21717

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in 21717 with an average of 5.96 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 21717

Solar panels in 21717 that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 21717

The total length of the day in 21717 (Buckeystown, MD) today (November 12, 2024) will be 10 hours and 9 minutes. [More]

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21717 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 21717 (Buckeystown, MD)

Solar Energy Data for 21717

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 21717.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 21717

Solar Radiation Data in 21717

Based on historical 21717 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 21717. [1]

The region associated with 21717 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.08 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 1% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.03 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 21717 that are always titled at the latitude of Buckeystown (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.76 kWh/m2/day, or about 17% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.08 kWh/m2/day and approximately 18% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.03 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 21717

Solar Radiation Data in 21717

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 21717.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 21717

Solar Radiation Data in 21717

The region associated with 21717 has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.89 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 21717 is July with an average of 5.96 kWh/m2/day, followed by June at 5.63 kWh/m2/day and August at 5.61 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 21717 are December with an average of 3.03 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.79 kWh/m2/day and November at 4.05 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 21717 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 21717

The average monthly solar radiation level in 21717, of 4.89 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 24% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 26% 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: 21717 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 21717 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 21717

Sunrise / Sunset in 21717

  • Sunrise/Sunset for November 12, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:49 am
    • Sunset: 4:58 pm
    • Length of Day: 10:9
Solar Energy Statistics for 21717

Best Months for Solar in 21717

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (5.96 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.6 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (4.62 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.06 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 21717

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 21717 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 21717

The Power of Solar in 21717

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 21717. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 21717. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 21717

Solar Radiation Data in 21717

21717 has a average annual solar AC output value of 5508.55 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 21717 is July with an average of 546.15 kWhac, followed by May at 525.58 kWhac and August at 513.58 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 21717 are December with an average of 309.01 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 383.27 kWhac and January at 387.03 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 21717 [5]

Tue Nov 12
55°F
Few Clouds
Min: 37°F
Max: 57°F
Moderate breeze: 18 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 43%
Cloud cover: 17%
Wed Nov 13
47°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 29°F
Max: 52°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps ESE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 31%
Cloud cover: 8%
Thu Nov 14
50°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 36°F
Max: 55°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 69%
Cloud cover: 100%
Fri Nov 15
50°F
Light Rain
Min: 48°F
Max: 52°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 89%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat Nov 16
51°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 42°F
Max: 55°F
Fresh Breeze: 18 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 61%
Cloud cover: 76%
Sun Nov 17
51°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 39°F
Max: 58°F
Light breeze: 6 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 57%
Cloud cover: 42%

More about 21717

About 21717

The ZIP code 21717 is associated with the city of Buckeystown in Frederick County in Maryland.

21717 Solar Power

21717 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 21717, or for more solar-related resources for MD, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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