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Solar Energy in Georgetown, SC

Solar Energy in Georgetown

The month of April has the highest historical solar radition values in Georgetown with an average of 5.86 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Georgetown

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Georgetown

The total length of the day in Georgetown, SC today (March 29, 2024) will be 12 hours and 28 minutes. [More]

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Georgetown, SC Solar Energy

Solar Power in Georgetown, SC

Solar Energy Data in Georgetown, SC

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Georgetown, SC

Solar Radiation Data in Georgetown

Based on historical Georgetown, 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 Georgetown. [1]

Georgetown has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.6 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 1% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.55 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Georgetown that are always titled at the latitude of Georgetown (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.2 kWh/m2/day, or about 13% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.6 kWh/m2/day and approximately 14% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.55 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 Georgetown

Solar Radiation Data in Georgetown, SC

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Georgetown, SC

Solar Radiation Data in Georgetown

Georgetown, SC has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.29 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Georgetown is April with an average of 5.86 kWh/m2/day, followed by May at 5.67 kWh/m2/day and March at 5.59 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Georgetown (South Carolina) are December with an average of 4.37 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.53 kWh/m2/day and November at 5.05 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Georgetown

The average monthly solar radiation level in Georgetown, SC, of 5.29 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: Georgetown vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Georgetown

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 29, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:07 am
    • Sunset: 7:35 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:28
Solar Energy Statistics for Georgetown

Best Months for Solar in Georgetown

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation April (5.86 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: April (6.09 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: April (5.55 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: May (6.42 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Georgetown

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Solar Power Output in Georgetown

The Power of Solar in Georgetown, SC

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Georgetown, SC

Solar Radiation Data in Georgetown

Georgetown (SC) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5830.74 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Georgetown is April with an average of 532.56 kWhac, followed by March at 528.75 kWhac and May at 520.73 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Georgetown (South Carolina) are December with an average of 426.75 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 446.59 kWhac and February at 449.89 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Georgetown

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Georgetown Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Georgetown, SC [5]

Fri Mar 29
64°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 44°F
Max: 68°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 37%
Cloud cover: 0%
Sat Mar 30
72°F
Few Clouds
Min: 48°F
Max: 74°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 29%
Cloud cover: 19%
Sun Mar 31
78°F
Few Clouds
Min: 54°F
Max: 79°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 37%
Cloud cover: 21%
Mon Apr 1
82°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 60°F
Max: 82°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 47%
Cloud cover: 98%
Tue Apr 2
80°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 65°F
Max: 80°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 39%
Cloud cover: 100%
Wed Apr 3
64°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 51°F
Max: 70°F
Fresh Breeze: 18 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 89%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Georgetown

About Georgetown

The city of Georgetown, SC in Georgetown County has an approximate population of 9,163. [6]

Georgetown Solar Power

Georgetown, SC Solar Energy

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

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