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Solar Power in 29407 (Charleston, SC)

Solar Energy in 29407

The month of April has the highest historical solar radition values in 29407 with an average of 6.14 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 29407

Solar panels in 29407 that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 29407

The total length of the day in 29407 (Charleston, SC) today (May 10, 2024) will be 13 hours and 48 minutes. [More]

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29407 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 29407 (Charleston, SC)

Solar Energy Data for 29407

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 29407.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 29407

Solar Radiation Data in 29407

Based on historical 29407 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 29407. [1]

The region associated with 29407 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.7 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 1% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.73 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 29407 that are always titled at the latitude of Charleston (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.31 kWh/m2/day, or about 13% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.7 kWh/m2/day and approximately 12% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.73 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 29407

Solar Radiation Data in 29407

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 29407.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 29407

Solar Radiation Data in 29407

The region associated with 29407 has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.42 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 29407 is April with an average of 6.14 kWh/m2/day, followed by May at 5.82 kWh/m2/day and March at 5.78 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 29407 are December with an average of 4.48 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.87 kWh/m2/day and November at 5.18 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 29407 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 29407

The average monthly solar radiation level in 29407, of 5.42 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 38% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 18% 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: 29407 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 29407 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 29407

Sunrise / Sunset in 29407

  • Sunrise/Sunset for May 10, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:22 am
    • Sunset: 8:10 pm
    • Length of Day: 13:48
Solar Energy Statistics for 29407

Best Months for Solar in 29407

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation April (6.14 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: April (6.24 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: April (5.75 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: May (6.59 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 29407

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 29407 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 29407

The Power of Solar in 29407

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 29407. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 29407. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 29407

Solar Radiation Data in 29407

29407 has a average annual solar AC output value of 5933.46 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 29407 is April with an average of 554.57 kWhac, followed by March at 542.44 kWhac and May at 532.17 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 29407 are December with an average of 433.56 kWhac, followed by February with an average of 445.15 kWhac and January at 472.56 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 29407 [5]

Fri May 10
72°F
Light Rain
Min: 65°F
Max: 84°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 88%
Cloud cover: 80%
Sat May 11
78°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 57°F
Max: 80°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps N
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 29%
Cloud cover: 0%
Sun May 12
80°F
Few Clouds
Min: 57°F
Max: 82°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 32%
Cloud cover: 19%
Mon May 13
79°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 62°F
Max: 79°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 44%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue May 14
72°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 66°F
Max: 74°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 90%
Cloud cover: 100%
Wed May 15
90°F
Light Rain
Min: 64°F
Max: 90°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 32%
Cloud cover: 10%

More about 29407

About 29407

The ZIP code 29407 is associated with the city of Charleston in Charleston County in South Carolina.

29407 Solar Power

29407 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 29407, or for more solar-related resources for SC, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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