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Solar Energy in Poolesville, MD

Solar Energy in Poolesville

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in Poolesville with an average of 5.74 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Poolesville

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Poolesville

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

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Poolesville, MD Solar Energy

Solar Power in Poolesville, MD

Solar Energy Data in Poolesville, MD

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Poolesville, MD

Solar Radiation Data in Poolesville

Based on historical Poolesville, 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 Poolesville. [1]

Poolesville has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.14 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 4% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.31 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Poolesville that are always titled at the latitude of Poolesville (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.86 kWh/m2/day, or about 17% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.14 kWh/m2/day and approximately 13% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.31 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 Poolesville

Solar Radiation Data in Poolesville, MD

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Poolesville, MD

Solar Radiation Data in Poolesville

Poolesville, MD has a average annual solar radiation value of 5 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Poolesville is August with an average of 5.74 kWh/m2/day, followed by June at 5.69 kWh/m2/day and July at 5.66 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Poolesville (Maryland) are December with an average of 3.35 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.98 kWh/m2/day and November at 4.21 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Poolesville

The average monthly solar radiation level in Poolesville, MD, of 5 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 27% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 24% 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: Poolesville vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Poolesville

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

Best Months for Solar in Poolesville

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (5.74 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.64 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (4.82 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.08 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Poolesville

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Solar Power Output in Poolesville

The Power of Solar in Poolesville, MD

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Poolesville, MD

Solar Radiation Data in Poolesville

Poolesville (MD) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5657.03 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Poolesville is August with an average of 524.79 kWhac, followed by March at 520.65 kWhac and April at 518.9 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Poolesville (Maryland) are December with an average of 340.43 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 399.65 kWhac and February at 402.94 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Poolesville

Poolesville Electricity Costs

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Poolesville Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Poolesville, MD [5]

Mon Mar 18
44°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 36°F
Max: 47°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 38%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Mar 19
43°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 30°F
Max: 50°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 37%
Cloud cover: 57%
Wed Mar 20
50°F
Light Rain
Min: 35°F
Max: 54°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 55%
Cloud cover: 99%
Thu Mar 21
41°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 28°F
Max: 46°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 30%
Cloud cover: 3%
Fri Mar 22
46°F
Light Rain
Min: 27°F
Max: 46°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 40%
Cloud cover: 89%
Sat Mar 23
41°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 29°F
Max: 43°F
Fresh Breeze: 20 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 93%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Poolesville

About Poolesville

The town of Poolesville, MD in Montgomery County has an approximate population of 4,883. [6]

Poolesville Solar Power

Poolesville, MD Solar Energy

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

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