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Solar Energy in Burkittsville, MD

Solar Energy in Burkittsville

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Burkittsville with an average of 5.97 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Burkittsville

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Burkittsville

The total length of the day in Burkittsville, MD today (November 03, 2024) will be 10 hours and 27 minutes. [More]

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Burkittsville, MD Solar Energy

Solar Power in Burkittsville, MD

Solar Energy Data in Burkittsville, MD

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Burkittsville, MD

Solar Radiation Data in Burkittsville

Based on historical Burkittsville, 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 Burkittsville. [1]

Burkittsville 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 4.05 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Burkittsville that are always titled at the latitude of Burkittsville (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 4.05 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 Burkittsville

Solar Radiation Data in Burkittsville, MD

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Burkittsville, MD

Solar Radiation Data in Burkittsville

Burkittsville, MD has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.95 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Burkittsville is July with an average of 5.97 kWh/m2/day, followed by June at 5.76 kWh/m2/day and May at 5.63 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Burkittsville (Maryland) are December with an average of 3.47 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.8 kWh/m2/day and November at 4.07 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Burkittsville

The average monthly solar radiation level in Burkittsville, MD, of 4.95 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: Burkittsville vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Burkittsville

  • Sunrise/Sunset for November 03, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:40 am
    • Sunset: 5:07 pm
    • Length of Day: 10:27
Solar Energy Statistics for Burkittsville

Best Months for Solar in Burkittsville

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (5.97 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.59 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (4.62 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.1 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Burkittsville

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Solar Power Output in Burkittsville

The Power of Solar in Burkittsville, MD

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Burkittsville, MD

Solar Radiation Data in Burkittsville

Burkittsville (MD) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5572.92 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Burkittsville is July with an average of 548.32 kWhac, followed by May at 524.45 kWhac and June at 515.52 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Burkittsville (Maryland) are December with an average of 348.54 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 386.74 kWhac and January at 392.7 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Burkittsville

Burkittsville Electricity Costs

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Burkittsville Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Burkittsville, MD [5]

Sun Nov 3
54°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 36°F
Max: 59°F
Light breeze: 6 mps ESE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 38%
Cloud cover: 75%
Mon Nov 4
56°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 38°F
Max: 63°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 61%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Nov 5
68°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 48°F
Max: 74°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 57%
Cloud cover: 81%
Wed Nov 6
77°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 56°F
Max: 79°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 51%
Cloud cover: 55%
Thu Nov 7
65°F
Light Rain
Min: 59°F
Max: 69°F
Light breeze: 5 mps NNE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 77%
Cloud cover: 100%
Fri Nov 8
59°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 56°F
Max: 65°F
Light breeze: 6 mps N
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 62%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Burkittsville

About Burkittsville

The town of Burkittsville, MD in Frederick County has an approximate population of 151. [6]

Burkittsville Solar Power

Burkittsville, MD Solar Energy

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

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