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Solar Energy in Funkstown, MD

Solar Energy in Funkstown

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Funkstown with an average of 5.88 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Funkstown

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Funkstown

The total length of the day in Funkstown, MD today (March 28, 2024) will be 12 hours and 31 minutes. [More]

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Funkstown, MD Solar Energy

Solar Power in Funkstown, MD

Solar Energy Data in Funkstown, MD

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Funkstown, MD

Solar Radiation Data in Funkstown

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

Funkstown has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.03 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 3% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.92 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Funkstown that are always titled at the latitude of Funkstown (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.69 kWh/m2/day, or about 16% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.03 kWh/m2/day and approximately 20% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.92 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 Funkstown

Solar Radiation Data in Funkstown, MD

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Funkstown, MD

Solar Radiation Data in Funkstown

Funkstown, MD has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.87 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Funkstown is July with an average of 5.88 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 5.7 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.61 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Funkstown (Maryland) are December with an average of 3.21 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.67 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.99 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Funkstown

The average monthly solar radiation level in Funkstown, MD, of 4.87 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 24% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 26% 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: Funkstown vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Funkstown

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 28, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:00 am
    • Sunset: 7:31 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:31
Solar Energy Statistics for Funkstown

Best Months for Solar in Funkstown

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (5.88 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.56 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: June (4.56 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.07 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Funkstown

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Solar Power Output in Funkstown

The Power of Solar in Funkstown, MD

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Funkstown, MD

Solar Radiation Data in Funkstown

Funkstown (MD) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5512.3 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Funkstown is July with an average of 539.73 kWhac, followed by August at 522.04 kWhac and May at 509.5 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Funkstown (Maryland) are December with an average of 334.53 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 380.05 kWhac and November at 387.29 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Funkstown

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Funkstown Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Funkstown, MD [5]

Thu Mar 28
48°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 42°F
Max: 52°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 51%
Cloud cover: 98%
Fri Mar 29
51°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 33°F
Max: 54°F
Fresh Breeze: 22 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 38%
Cloud cover: 33%
Sat Mar 30
51°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 35°F
Max: 53°F
Light breeze: 8 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 84%
Cloud cover: 99%
Sun Mar 31
62°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 49°F
Max: 62°F
Light breeze: 8 mps NE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 61%
Cloud cover: 69%
Mon Apr 1
54°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 49°F
Max: 54°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps E
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 90%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 2
56°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 48°F
Max: 67°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 96%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Funkstown

About Funkstown

The town of Funkstown, MD in Washington County has an approximate population of 904. [6]

Funkstown Solar Power

Funkstown, MD Solar Energy

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

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