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Solar Energy in Westminster, MD

Solar Energy in Westminster

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Westminster with an average of 5.84 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Westminster

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Westminster

The total length of the day in Westminster, MD today (December 05, 2024) will be 9 hours and 33 minutes. [More]

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Westminster, MD Solar Energy

Solar Power in Westminster, MD

Solar Energy Data in Westminster, MD

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Westminster, MD

Solar Radiation Data in Westminster

Based on historical Westminster, 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 Westminster. [1]

Westminster has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.07 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 1% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.02 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Westminster that are always titled at the latitude of Westminster (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.74 kWh/m2/day, or about 16% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.07 kWh/m2/day and approximately 18% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.02 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 Westminster

Solar Radiation Data in Westminster, MD

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Westminster, MD

Solar Radiation Data in Westminster

Westminster, MD has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.99 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Westminster is July with an average of 5.84 kWh/m2/day, followed by June at 5.82 kWh/m2/day and August at 5.7 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Westminster (Maryland) are December with an average of 3.55 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.8 kWh/m2/day and November at 4.18 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Westminster

The average monthly solar radiation level in Westminster, MD, of 4.99 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 25% 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: Westminster vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Westminster

  • Sunrise/Sunset for December 05, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:12 am
    • Sunset: 4:45 pm
    • Length of Day: 9:33
Solar Energy Statistics for Westminster

Best Months for Solar in Westminster

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (5.84 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.6 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (4.62 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.04 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Westminster

We do not currently have data on solar panel installations in the city of Westminster, MD at this current time.

Solar Power Output in Westminster

The Power of Solar in Westminster, MD

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Westminster, MD

Solar Radiation Data in Westminster

Westminster (MD) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5667.67 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Westminster is July with an average of 541.95 kWhac, followed by August at 525.4 kWhac and June at 522.53 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Westminster (Maryland) are December with an average of 359.66 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 395.23 kWhac and November at 403.94 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Westminster

Westminster Electricity Costs

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Westminster Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Westminster, MD [5]

Thu Dec 5
30°F
Rain And Snow
Min: 25°F
Max: 38°F
Fresh Breeze: 23 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 55%
Cloud cover: 35%
Fri Dec 6
31°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 23°F
Max: 34°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 47%
Cloud cover: 72%
Sat Dec 7
33°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 21°F
Max: 37°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 36%
Cloud cover: 71%
Sun Dec 8
52°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 33°F
Max: 55°F
Fresh Breeze: 18 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 54%
Cloud cover: 91%
Mon Dec 9
47°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 43°F
Max: 52°F
Light breeze: 7 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 99%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Dec 10
58°F
Light Rain
Min: 47°F
Max: 58°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 74%
Cloud cover: 59%

More about Westminster

About Westminster

The city of Westminster, MD in Carroll County has an approximate population of 18,590. [6]

Westminster Solar Power

Westminster, MD Solar Energy

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

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