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Solar Power in 29216 (Columbia, SC)

Solar Energy in 29216

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Solar Panels in 29216

Solar panels in 29216 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 29216

The total length of the day in 29216 (Columbia, SC) today (May 01, 2024) will be 13 hours and 37 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 29216 (Columbia, SC)

Solar Energy Data for 29216

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Solar Energy Analysis for 29216

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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 29216

Solar Radiation Data in 29216

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 29216

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Solar Power Comparison: 29216 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 29216

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Solar Power: 29216 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 29216 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 29216

Sunrise / Sunset in 29216

Sunrise/Sunset for May 01, 2024 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 6:32 am
- Sunset: 8:09 pm
- Length of Day: 13:37

Best Months for Solar in 29216

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Solar Panel Installs in 29216

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Solar Power Output in 29216

The Power of Solar in 29216

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 29216. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 29216. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 29216

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Weather Forecast for 29216 ^[5]

Wed May 1

76°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 61°F
Max: 85°F

Gentle Breeze: 8 mps E
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 62%
Cloud cover: 40%

Thu May 2

86°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 63°F
Max: 87°F

Gentle Breeze: 10 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 34%
Cloud cover: 2%

Fri May 3

84°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 64°F
Max: 86°F

Light breeze: 6 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 42%
Cloud cover: 100%

Sat May 4

72°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 67°F
Max: 72°F

Gentle Breeze: 8 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 83%
Cloud cover: 100%

Sun May 5

77°F

Light Rain
Min: 65°F
Max: 83°F

Light breeze: 7 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 66%
Cloud cover: 93%

Mon May 6

80°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 66°F
Max: 80°F

Gentle Breeze: 8 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 63%
Cloud cover: 89%

More about 29216

About 29216

The ZIP code 29216 is associated with the city of Columbia in Richland County in South Carolina.

29216 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 29216, or for more solar-related resources for SC, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.