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Solar Energy in Walkersville, MD

Solar Energy in Walkersville

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Walkersville with an average of 5.91 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Walkersville

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Walkersville

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

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Walkersville, MD Solar Energy

Solar Power in Walkersville, MD

Solar Energy Data in Walkersville, MD

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Walkersville, MD

Solar Radiation Data in Walkersville

Based on historical Walkersville, 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 Walkersville. [1]

Walkersville 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 3.97 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Walkersville that are always titled at the latitude of Walkersville (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.73 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 3.97 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 Walkersville

Solar Radiation Data in Walkersville, MD

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Walkersville, MD

Solar Radiation Data in Walkersville

Walkersville, MD has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.91 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Walkersville is July with an average of 5.91 kWh/m2/day, followed by May at 5.61 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.61 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Walkersville (Maryland) are December with an average of 3.29 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.81 kWh/m2/day and November at 4.11 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Walkersville

The average monthly solar radiation level in Walkersville, MD, of 4.91 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 26% 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: Walkersville vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Walkersville

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 19, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:13 am
    • Sunset: 7:20 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:7
Solar Energy Statistics for Walkersville

Best Months for Solar in Walkersville

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (5.91 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.58 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (4.55 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.04 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Walkersville

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Solar Power Output in Walkersville

The Power of Solar in Walkersville, MD

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Walkersville, MD

Solar Radiation Data in Walkersville

Walkersville (MD) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5555.27 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Walkersville is July with an average of 542.51 kWhac, followed by May at 523.42 kWhac and April at 503.97 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Walkersville (Maryland) are December with an average of 336.46 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 393.67 kWhac and November at 393.86 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Walkersville

Walkersville Electricity Costs

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Walkersville Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Walkersville, MD [5]

Tue Mar 19
42°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 31°F
Max: 48°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 40%
Cloud cover: 81%
Wed Mar 20
49°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 32°F
Max: 52°F
Fresh Breeze: 19 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 60%
Cloud cover: 100%
Thu Mar 21
40°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 28°F
Max: 44°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 28%
Cloud cover: 1%
Fri Mar 22
45°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 27°F
Max: 47°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 45%
Cloud cover: 81%
Sat Mar 23
48°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 30°F
Max: 48°F
Fresh Breeze: 20 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 84%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Mar 24
43°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 24°F
Max: 44°F
Fresh Breeze: 18 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 35%
Cloud cover: 1%

More about Walkersville

About Walkersville

The town of Walkersville, MD in Frederick County has an approximate population of 5,800. [6]

Walkersville Solar Power

Walkersville, MD Solar Energy

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

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