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Solar Energy in Saint George, SC

Solar Energy in Saint George

The month of April has the highest historical solar radition values in Saint George with an average of 5.9 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Saint George

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Saint George

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

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Saint George, SC Solar Energy

Solar Power in Saint George, SC

Solar Energy Data in Saint George, SC

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Saint George, SC

Solar Radiation Data in Saint George

Based on historical Saint George, 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 Saint George. [1]

Saint George has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.66 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 0% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.68 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Saint George that are always titled at the latitude of Saint George (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.27 kWh/m2/day, or about 13% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.66 kWh/m2/day and approximately 13% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.68 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 Saint George

Solar Radiation Data in Saint George, SC

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in Saint George.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Saint George, SC

Solar Radiation Data in Saint George

Saint George, SC has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.39 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Saint George is April with an average of 5.9 kWh/m2/day, followed by June at 5.89 kWh/m2/day and March at 5.62 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Saint George (South Carolina) are December with an average of 4.48 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.88 kWh/m2/day and February at 4.9 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: Saint George vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in Saint George

The average monthly solar radiation level in Saint George, SC, of 5.39 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 37% 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: Saint George vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average Saint George 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 Saint George

Sunrise / Sunset in Saint George

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 29, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:12 am
    • Sunset: 7:40 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:28
Solar Energy Statistics for Saint George

Best Months for Solar in Saint George

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation April (5.9 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: May (6.08 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: April (5.48 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: May (6.47 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Saint George

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Solar Power Output in Saint George

The Power of Solar in Saint George, SC

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Saint George, SC

Solar Radiation Data in Saint George

Saint George (SC) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5871.12 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Saint George is April with an average of 530.03 kWhac, followed by March at 526.17 kWhac and June at 511.73 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Saint George (South Carolina) are February with an average of 421.92 kWhac, followed by December with an average of 424.24 kWhac and January at 472.51 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Saint George

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Saint George Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Saint George, SC [5]

Fri Mar 29
61°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 45°F
Max: 68°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 44%
Cloud cover: 0%
Sat Mar 30
70°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 47°F
Max: 73°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 36%
Cloud cover: 28%
Sun Mar 31
73°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 54°F
Max: 76°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 48%
Cloud cover: 69%
Mon Apr 1
79°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 59°F
Max: 79°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 54%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 2
78°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 64°F
Max: 80°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 54%
Cloud cover: 100%
Wed Apr 3
71°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 50°F
Max: 71°F
Fresh Breeze: 20 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 62%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Saint George

About Saint George

The town of Saint George, SC in Dorchester County has an approximate population of 2,084. [6]

Saint George Solar Power

Saint George, SC Solar Energy

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

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