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Solar Energy in Ocean City, MD

Solar Energy in Ocean City

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Ocean City with an average of 5.81 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Ocean City

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Ocean City

The total length of the day in Ocean City, MD today (March 19, 2024) will be 12 hours and 7 minutes. [More]

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Ocean City, MD Solar Energy

Solar Power in Ocean City, MD

Solar Energy Data in Ocean City, MD

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Ocean City, MD

Solar Radiation Data in Ocean City

Based on historical Ocean City, 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 Ocean City. [1]

Ocean City has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.25 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 0% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.27 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Ocean City that are always titled at the latitude of Ocean City (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.95 kWh/m2/day, or about 16% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.25 kWh/m2/day and approximately 16% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.27 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 Ocean City

Solar Radiation Data in Ocean City, MD

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in Ocean City.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Ocean City, MD

Solar Radiation Data in Ocean City

Ocean City, MD has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.06 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Ocean City is July with an average of 5.81 kWh/m2/day, followed by April at 5.78 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.75 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Ocean City (Maryland) are December with an average of 3.6 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.86 kWh/m2/day and November at 4.12 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: Ocean City vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in Ocean City

The average monthly solar radiation level in Ocean City, MD, of 5.06 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: Ocean City vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average Ocean City 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 Ocean City

Sunrise / Sunset in Ocean City

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 19, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:04 am
    • Sunset: 7:11 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:7
Solar Energy Statistics for Ocean City

Best Months for Solar in Ocean City

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (5.81 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.72 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (4.89 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.26 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Ocean City

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Solar Power Output in Ocean City

The Power of Solar in Ocean City, MD

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Ocean City, MD

Solar Radiation Data in Ocean City

Ocean City (MD) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5817.74 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Ocean City is April with an average of 550.08 kWhac, followed by May at 548.23 kWhac and July at 542.63 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Ocean City (Maryland) are December with an average of 370.71 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 399.87 kWhac and January at 400.23 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Ocean City

Ocean City Electricity Costs

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Ocean City Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Ocean City, MD [5]

Tue Mar 19
43°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 35°F
Max: 47°F
Fresh Breeze: 20 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 45%
Cloud cover: 36%
Wed Mar 20
54°F
Few Clouds
Min: 44°F
Max: 55°F
Fresh Breeze: 22 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 53%
Cloud cover: 11%
Thu Mar 21
42°F
Few Clouds
Min: 35°F
Max: 45°F
Fresh Breeze: 23 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 37%
Cloud cover: 14%
Fri Mar 22
41°F
Light Rain
Min: 38°F
Max: 45°F
Fresh Breeze: 18 mps E
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 57%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat Mar 23
55°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 41°F
Max: 55°F
High wind, near gale: 31 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 97%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Mar 24
40°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 29°F
Max: 42°F
Strong breeze: 29 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 46%
Cloud cover: 3%

More about Ocean City

About Ocean City

The town of Ocean City, MD in Worcester County has an approximate population of 7,102. [6]

Ocean City Solar Power

Ocean City, MD Solar Energy

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

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