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Solar Energy in Goldsboro, MD

Solar Energy in Goldsboro

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Goldsboro with an average of 5.98 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Goldsboro

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Goldsboro

The total length of the day in Goldsboro, MD today (November 02, 2024) will be 10 hours and 31 minutes. [More]

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Goldsboro, MD Solar Energy

Solar Power in Goldsboro, MD

Solar Energy Data in Goldsboro, MD

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Goldsboro, MD

Solar Radiation Data in Goldsboro

Based on historical Goldsboro, 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 Goldsboro. [1]

Goldsboro has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.15 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately equal to the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.15 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Goldsboro that are always titled at the latitude of Goldsboro (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.86 kWh/m2/day, or about 17% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.15 kWh/m2/day and approximately 17% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.15 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 Goldsboro

Solar Radiation Data in Goldsboro, MD

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Goldsboro, MD

Solar Radiation Data in Goldsboro

Goldsboro, MD has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.07 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Goldsboro is July with an average of 5.98 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 5.8 kWh/m2/day and May at 5.73 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Goldsboro (Maryland) are December with an average of 3.59 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.78 kWh/m2/day and November at 4.26 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Goldsboro

The average monthly solar radiation level in Goldsboro, MD, of 5.07 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 29% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 23% 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: Goldsboro vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Goldsboro

  • Sunrise/Sunset for November 02, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:31 am
    • Sunset: 6:02 pm
    • Length of Day: 10:31
Solar Energy Statistics for Goldsboro

Best Months for Solar in Goldsboro

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (5.98 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.66 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (4.74 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.14 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Goldsboro

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Solar Power Output in Goldsboro

The Power of Solar in Goldsboro, MD

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Goldsboro, MD

Solar Radiation Data in Goldsboro

Goldsboro (MD) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5764.11 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Goldsboro is July with an average of 552.02 kWhac, followed by May at 543.02 kWhac and April at 534.93 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Goldsboro (Maryland) are December with an average of 366.39 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 391.91 kWhac and November at 406.56 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Goldsboro

Goldsboro Electricity Costs

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Goldsboro Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Goldsboro, MD [5]

Sat Nov 2
58°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 45°F
Max: 63°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 39%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Nov 3
58°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 39°F
Max: 62°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps NE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 19%
Cloud cover: 99%
Mon Nov 4
63°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 43°F
Max: 69°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 45%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Nov 5
70°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 52°F
Max: 77°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 63%
Cloud cover: 99%
Wed Nov 6
73°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 62°F
Max: 80°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 57%
Cloud cover: 35%
Thu Nov 7
63°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 56°F
Max: 68°F
Light breeze: 6 mps NE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 57%
Cloud cover: 91%

More about Goldsboro

About Goldsboro

The town of Goldsboro, MD in Caroline County has an approximate population of 246. [6]

Goldsboro Solar Power

Goldsboro, MD Solar Energy

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

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The solar energy that strikes the Earth in one hour could provide all of the Earth's energy needs for a complete year.

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