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Solar Energy in Somerset, MD

Solar Energy in Somerset

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Somerset with an average of 5.9 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Somerset

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Somerset

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

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Somerset, MD Solar Energy

Solar Power in Somerset, MD

Solar Energy Data in Somerset, MD

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Somerset, MD

Solar Radiation Data in Somerset

Based on historical Somerset, 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 Somerset. [1]

Somerset has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.15 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 1% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.21 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Somerset that are always titled at the latitude of Somerset (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.87 kWh/m2/day, or about 17% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.15 kWh/m2/day and approximately 16% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.21 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 Somerset

Solar Radiation Data in Somerset, MD

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Somerset, MD

Solar Radiation Data in Somerset

Somerset, 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 Somerset is July with an average of 5.9 kWh/m2/day, followed by June at 5.75 kWh/m2/day and August at 5.65 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Somerset (Maryland) are December with an average of 3.69 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.91 kWh/m2/day and November at 4.31 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Somerset

The average monthly solar radiation level in Somerset, 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: Somerset vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Somerset

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

Best Months for Solar in Somerset

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (5.9 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.58 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (4.63 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.09 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Somerset

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Solar Power Output in Somerset

The Power of Solar in Somerset, MD

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Somerset, MD

Solar Radiation Data in Somerset

Somerset (MD) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5740.95 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Somerset is July with an average of 542.13 kWhac, followed by May at 530.7 kWhac and April at 530.24 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Somerset (Maryland) are December with an average of 372.46 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 403.61 kWhac and November at 411.79 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Somerset

Somerset Electricity Costs

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Somerset Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Somerset, MD [5]

Tue Mar 19
44°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 32°F
Max: 52°F
Moderate breeze: 12 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 31%
Cloud cover: 63%
Wed Mar 20
51°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 39°F
Max: 56°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 51%
Cloud cover: 97%
Thu Mar 21
42°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 31°F
Max: 47°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 25%
Cloud cover: 1%
Fri Mar 22
47°F
Light Rain
Min: 32°F
Max: 47°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 33%
Cloud cover: 85%
Sat Mar 23
42°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 32°F
Max: 44°F
Fresh Breeze: 18 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 91%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Mar 24
43°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 27°F
Max: 46°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 30%
Cloud cover: 0%

More about Somerset

About Somerset

The town of Somerset, MD in Montgomery County has an approximate population of 1,216. [6]

Somerset Solar Power

Somerset, MD Solar Energy

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

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