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Solar Energy in Chesterfield, SC

Solar Energy in Chesterfield

The month of May has the highest historical solar radition values in Chesterfield with an average of 5.87 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Chesterfield

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Chesterfield

The total length of the day in Chesterfield, SC today (March 29, 2024) will be 12 hours and 29 minutes. [More]

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Chesterfield, SC Solar Energy

Solar Power in Chesterfield, SC

Solar Energy Data in Chesterfield, SC

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Chesterfield, SC

Solar Radiation Data in Chesterfield

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

Chesterfield has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.54 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 2% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.61 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Chesterfield that are always titled at the latitude of Chesterfield (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.2 kWh/m2/day, or about 15% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.54 kWh/m2/day and approximately 13% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.61 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 Chesterfield

Solar Radiation Data in Chesterfield, SC

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Chesterfield, SC

Solar Radiation Data in Chesterfield

Chesterfield, SC has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.32 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Chesterfield is May with an average of 5.87 kWh/m2/day, followed by April at 5.75 kWh/m2/day and October at 5.63 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Chesterfield (South Carolina) are December with an average of 4.32 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.62 kWh/m2/day and November at 5.04 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Chesterfield

The average monthly solar radiation level in Chesterfield, SC, of 5.32 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 35% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 20% 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: Chesterfield vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Chesterfield

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 29, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:10 am
    • Sunset: 7:39 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:29
Solar Energy Statistics for Chesterfield

Best Months for Solar in Chesterfield

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation May (5.87 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: May (5.91 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: May (5.25 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.33 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Chesterfield

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Solar Power Output in Chesterfield

The Power of Solar in Chesterfield, SC

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Chesterfield, SC

Solar Radiation Data in Chesterfield

Chesterfield (SC) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5895.51 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Chesterfield is May with an average of 544.66 kWhac, followed by October at 534.08 kWhac and April at 527.88 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Chesterfield (South Carolina) are December with an average of 424.85 kWhac, followed by February with an average of 448.27 kWhac and January at 451.91 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Chesterfield

Chesterfield Electricity Costs

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Chesterfield Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Chesterfield, SC [5]

Fri Mar 29
62°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 45°F
Max: 68°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 36%
Cloud cover: 0%
Sat Mar 30
71°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 49°F
Max: 74°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 34%
Cloud cover: 66%
Sun Mar 31
77°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 53°F
Max: 79°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 43%
Cloud cover: 0%
Mon Apr 1
80°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 63°F
Max: 81°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 50%
Cloud cover: 97%
Tue Apr 2
80°F
Light Rain
Min: 66°F
Max: 84°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 49%
Cloud cover: 100%
Wed Apr 3
70°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 48°F
Max: 70°F
Fresh Breeze: 22 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 43%
Cloud cover: 52%

More about Chesterfield

About Chesterfield

The town of Chesterfield, SC in Chesterfield County has an approximate population of 1,472. [6]

Chesterfield Solar Power

Chesterfield, SC Solar Energy

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

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