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Solar Energy in Frederick, MD

Solar Energy in Frederick

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

Solar Panels in Frederick

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Frederick

The total length of the day in Frederick, MD today (March 19, 2024) will be 12 hours and 8 minutes. [More]

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Frederick, MD Solar Energy

Solar Power in Frederick, MD

Solar Energy Data in Frederick, MD

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Frederick, MD

Solar Radiation Data in Frederick

Based on historical Frederick, 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 Frederick. [1]

Frederick has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.06 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 2% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.98 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Frederick that are always titled at the latitude of Frederick (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.74 kWh/m2/day, or about 17% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.06 kWh/m2/day and approximately 19% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.98 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 Frederick

Solar Radiation Data in Frederick, MD

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Frederick, MD

Solar Radiation Data in Frederick

Frederick, MD has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.93 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Frederick is July with an average of 5.97 kWh/m2/day, followed by June at 5.75 kWh/m2/day and September at 5.6 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Frederick (Maryland) are December with an average of 3.33 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.76 kWh/m2/day and November at 4.01 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Frederick

The average monthly solar radiation level in Frederick, MD, of 4.93 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 25% 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: Frederick vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Frederick

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 19, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:13 am
    • Sunset: 7:21 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:8
Solar Energy Statistics for Frederick

Best Months for Solar in Frederick

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (5.97 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.57 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (4.54 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.04 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Frederick

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Solar Power Output in Frederick

The Power of Solar in Frederick, MD

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Frederick, MD

Solar Radiation Data in Frederick

Frederick (MD) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5562.99 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Frederick is July with an average of 546.94 kWhac, followed by May at 518.26 kWhac and April at 515.3 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Frederick (Maryland) are December with an average of 340.69 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 381 kWhac and January at 390.33 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Frederick

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Frederick Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Frederick, MD [5]

Tue Mar 19
43°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 30°F
Max: 49°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 40%
Cloud cover: 71%
Wed Mar 20
50°F
Light Rain
Min: 34°F
Max: 52°F
Fresh Breeze: 19 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 57%
Cloud cover: 98%
Thu Mar 21
41°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 28°F
Max: 44°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 31%
Cloud cover: 3%
Fri Mar 22
45°F
Light Rain
Min: 26°F
Max: 45°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 40%
Cloud cover: 84%
Sat Mar 23
42°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 28°F
Max: 42°F
Fresh Breeze: 21 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 93%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Mar 24
42°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 23°F
Max: 44°F
Fresh Breeze: 18 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 41%
Cloud cover: 2%

More about Frederick

About Frederick

The city of Frederick, MD in Frederick County has an approximate population of 65,239. [6]

Frederick Solar Power

Frederick, MD Solar Energy

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

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