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Solar Energy in Barnesville, MD

Solar Energy in Barnesville

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Barnesville with an average of 6.05 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Barnesville

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Barnesville

The total length of the day in Barnesville, MD today (October 15, 2024) will be 11 hours and 13 minutes. [More]

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Barnesville, MD Solar Energy

Solar Power in Barnesville, MD

Solar Energy Data in Barnesville, MD

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Barnesville, MD

Solar Radiation Data in Barnesville

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

Barnesville has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.11 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 1% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.17 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Barnesville that are always titled at the latitude of Barnesville (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.81 kWh/m2/day, or about 17% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.11 kWh/m2/day and approximately 15% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.17 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 Barnesville

Solar Radiation Data in Barnesville, MD

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Barnesville, MD

Solar Radiation Data in Barnesville

Barnesville, MD has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.97 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Barnesville is July with an average of 6.05 kWh/m2/day, followed by June at 5.68 kWh/m2/day and August at 5.66 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Barnesville (Maryland) are December with an average of 3.29 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.82 kWh/m2/day and November at 4.15 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Barnesville

The average monthly solar radiation level in Barnesville, MD, of 4.97 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 26% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 25% 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: Barnesville vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Barnesville

  • Sunrise/Sunset for October 15, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:18 am
    • Sunset: 6:31 pm
    • Length of Day: 11:13
Solar Energy Statistics for Barnesville

Best Months for Solar in Barnesville

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.05 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.63 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (4.74 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.09 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Barnesville

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Solar Power Output in Barnesville

The Power of Solar in Barnesville, MD

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Barnesville, MD

Solar Radiation Data in Barnesville

Barnesville (MD) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5621.43 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Barnesville is July with an average of 553.05 kWhac, followed by May at 527.77 kWhac and March at 520.42 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Barnesville (Maryland) are December with an average of 333.55 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 390.5 kWhac and November at 402.44 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Barnesville

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Barnesville Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Barnesville, MD [5]

Tue Oct 15
55°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 39°F
Max: 57°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 44%
Cloud cover: 34%
Wed Oct 16
52°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 34°F
Max: 53°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 46%
Cloud cover: 10%
Thu Oct 17
53°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 33°F
Max: 59°F
Moderate breeze: 12 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 41%
Cloud cover: 4%
Fri Oct 18
58°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 40°F
Max: 66°F
Light breeze: 6 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 41%
Cloud cover: 0%
Sat Oct 19
61°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 44°F
Max: 68°F
Light breeze: 4 mps N
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 47%
Cloud cover: 0%
Sun Oct 20
62°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 46°F
Max: 70°F
Light breeze: 5 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 50%
Cloud cover: 0%

More about Barnesville

About Barnesville

The town of Barnesville, MD in Montgomery County has an approximate population of 172. [6]

Barnesville Solar Power

Barnesville, MD Solar Energy

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

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