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Solar Power in 21660 (Ridgely, MD)

Solar Energy in 21660

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in 21660 with an average of 5.97 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 21660

Solar panels in 21660 that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 21660

The total length of the day in 21660 (Ridgely, MD) today (March 28, 2024) will be 12 hours and 30 minutes. [More]

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21660 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 21660 (Ridgely, MD)

Solar Energy Data for 21660

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 21660.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 21660

Solar Radiation Data in 21660

Based on historical 21660 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 21660. [1]

The region associated with 21660 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.18 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 0% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.2 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 21660 that are always titled at the latitude of Ridgely (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.89 kWh/m2/day, or about 17% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.18 kWh/m2/day and approximately 16% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.2 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 21660

Solar Radiation Data in 21660

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 21660.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 21660

Solar Radiation Data in 21660

The region associated with 21660 has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.07 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 21660 is July with an average of 5.97 kWh/m2/day, followed by April at 5.9 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.87 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 21660 are December with an average of 3.53 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.82 kWh/m2/day and November at 4.28 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 21660 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 21660

The average monthly solar radiation level in 21660, of 5.07 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 29% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 23% 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: 21660 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 21660 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 21660

Sunrise / Sunset in 21660

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 28, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:53 am
    • Sunset: 7:23 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:30
Solar Energy Statistics for 21660

Best Months for Solar in 21660

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (5.97 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.73 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (4.86 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.15 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 21660

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 21660 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 21660

The Power of Solar in 21660

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 21660. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 21660. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 21660

Solar Radiation Data in 21660

21660 has a average annual solar AC output value of 5771.8 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 21660 is July with an average of 554.84 kWhac, followed by April at 553.01 kWhac and May at 537.86 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 21660 are December with an average of 360.61 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 395.52 kWhac and February at 402.05 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 21660 [5]

Thu Mar 28
48°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 43°F
Max: 49°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps NNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 94%
Cloud cover: 100%
Fri Mar 29
51°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 38°F
Max: 54°F
Fresh Breeze: 20 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 42%
Cloud cover: 2%
Sat Mar 30
51°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 38°F
Max: 55°F
Moderate breeze: 12 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 72%
Cloud cover: 66%
Sun Mar 31
68°F
Light Rain
Min: 49°F
Max: 68°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 54%
Cloud cover: 41%
Mon Apr 1
49°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 44°F
Max: 50°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps E
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 71%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 2
51°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 43°F
Max: 53°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps E
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 94%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about 21660

About 21660

The ZIP code 21660 is associated with the city of Ridgely in Caroline County in Maryland.

21660 Solar Power

21660 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 21660, or for more solar-related resources for MD, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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