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Solar Power in 29208 (Columbia, SC)

Solar Energy in 29208

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Solar Panels in 29208

Solar panels in 29208 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 29208

The total length of the day in 29208 (Columbia, SC) today (July 13, 2025) will be 14 hours and 17 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 29208 (Columbia, SC)

Solar Energy Data for 29208

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Solar Energy Analysis for 29208

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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 29208

Solar Radiation Data in 29208

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 29208

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Solar Power Comparison: 29208 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 29208

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Solar Power: 29208 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 29208 solar radiation levels compare to average levels in a city with historcially high levels (NV) and a city with historically low levels (WA). ^[1]

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Solar Data & Statistics for 29208

Sunrise / Sunset in 29208

Sunrise/Sunset for July 13, 2025 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 6:21 am
- Sunset: 8:38 pm
- Length of Day: 14:17

Best Months for Solar in 29208

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Solar Panel Installs in 29208

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Solar Power Output in 29208

The Power of Solar in 29208

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 29208. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 29208. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 29208

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Weather Forecast for 29208 ^[5]

Sun Jul 13

86°F

Light Rain
Min: 73°F
Max: 94°F

Moderate breeze: 13 mps ESE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 59%
Cloud cover: 1%

Mon Jul 14

97°F

Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 72°F
Max: 99°F

Gentle Breeze: 11 mps E
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 39%
Cloud cover: 3%

Tue Jul 15

92°F

Light Rain
Min: 75°F
Max: 96°F

Gentle Breeze: 8 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 46%
Cloud cover: 64%

Wed Jul 16

92°F

Light Rain
Min: 75°F
Max: 92°F

Gentle Breeze: 9 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 47%
Cloud cover: 80%

Thu Jul 17

95°F

Broken Clouds
Min: 76°F
Max: 95°F

Gentle Breeze: 9 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 41%
Cloud cover: 69%

Fri Jul 18

98°F

Broken Clouds
Min: 78°F
Max: 98°F

Gentle Breeze: 10 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 36%
Cloud cover: 68%

More about 29208

About 29208

The ZIP code 29208 is associated with the city of Columbia in Richland County in South Carolina.

29208 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 29208, or for more solar-related resources for SC, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.