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Solar Energy in Wellford, SC

Solar Energy in Wellford

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

Solar Panels in Wellford

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Wellford

The total length of the day in Wellford, SC today (April 25, 2024) will be 13 hours and 29 minutes. [More]

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Wellford, SC Solar Energy

Solar Power in Wellford, SC

Solar Energy Data in Wellford, SC

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Wellford, SC

Solar Radiation Data in Wellford

Based on historical Wellford, 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 Wellford. [1]

Wellford has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.56 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 3% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.7 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Wellford that are always titled at the latitude of Wellford (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.25 kWh/m2/day, or about 15% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.56 kWh/m2/day and approximately 12% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.7 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 Wellford

Solar Radiation Data in Wellford, SC

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Wellford, SC

Solar Radiation Data in Wellford

Wellford, SC has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.41 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Wellford is May with an average of 5.86 kWh/m2/day, followed by April at 5.79 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.79 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Wellford (South Carolina) are December with an average of 4.29 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.69 kWh/m2/day and November at 5.1 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Wellford

The average monthly solar radiation level in Wellford, SC, of 5.41 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: Wellford vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Wellford

  • Sunrise/Sunset for April 25, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:41 am
    • Sunset: 8:10 pm
    • Length of Day: 13:29
Solar Energy Statistics for Wellford

Best Months for Solar in Wellford

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation May (5.86 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: May (5.92 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: May (5.28 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.39 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Wellford

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Solar Power Output in Wellford

The Power of Solar in Wellford, SC

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Wellford, SC

Solar Radiation Data in Wellford

Wellford (SC) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5983.54 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Wellford is May with an average of 542.74 kWhac, followed by October at 537.63 kWhac and March at 537.19 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Wellford (South Carolina) are December with an average of 424.17 kWhac, followed by February with an average of 450.51 kWhac and January at 460.68 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Wellford

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Weather Forecast for Wellford, SC [5]

Thu Apr 25
72°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 51°F
Max: 74°F
Light breeze: 7 mps ENE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 41%
Cloud cover: 1%
Fri Apr 26
59°F
Light Rain
Min: 52°F
Max: 61°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps NE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 78%
Cloud cover: 99%
Sat Apr 27
71°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 54°F
Max: 73°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 54%
Cloud cover: 84%
Sun Apr 28
75°F
Few Clouds
Min: 55°F
Max: 75°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 51%
Cloud cover: 19%
Mon Apr 29
77°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 58°F
Max: 78°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 50%
Cloud cover: 0%
Tue Apr 30
79°F
Light Rain
Min: 59°F
Max: 79°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 52%
Cloud cover: 93%

More about Wellford

About Wellford

The city of Wellford, SC in Spartanburg County has an approximate population of 2,378. [6]

Wellford Solar Power

Wellford, SC Solar Energy

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

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