Solar Energy LocalSolar Energy Local
Solar Energy & Solar Power Resources

Solar Energy in Branchville, SC

Solar Energy in Branchville

The month of April has the highest historical solar radition values in Branchville with an average of 5.93 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Branchville

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Branchville

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

Compare Solar Quotes
Compare Solar Quotes
Branchville, SC Solar Energy

Solar Power in Branchville, SC

Solar Energy Data in Branchville, SC

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Branchville, SC

Solar Radiation Data in Branchville

Based on historical Branchville, 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 Branchville. [1]

Branchville has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.64 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 0% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.65 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Branchville that are always titled at the latitude of Branchville (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.25 kWh/m2/day, or about 13% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.64 kWh/m2/day and approximately 13% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.65 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 Branchville

Solar Radiation Data in Branchville, SC

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Branchville, SC

Solar Radiation Data in Branchville

Branchville, SC has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.36 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Branchville is April with an average of 5.93 kWh/m2/day, followed by May at 5.69 kWh/m2/day and October at 5.68 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Branchville (South Carolina) are December with an average of 4.35 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.85 kWh/m2/day and February at 4.9 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Compare Solar Quotes
Compare Solar Quotes

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

Solar Power Levels in Branchville

The average monthly solar radiation level in Branchville, SC, of 5.36 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 36% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 19% 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: Branchville vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Branchville

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 29, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:13 am
    • Sunset: 7:41 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:28
Solar Energy Statistics for Branchville

Best Months for Solar in Branchville

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation April (5.93 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: May (6.03 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: April (5.43 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: May (6.42 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Branchville

We do not currently have data on solar panel installations in the town of Branchville, SC at this current time.

Solar Power Output in Branchville

The Power of Solar in Branchville, SC

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Branchville, SC

Solar Radiation Data in Branchville

Branchville (SC) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5896.21 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Branchville is April with an average of 540.98 kWhac, followed by October at 526.26 kWhac and May at 524.47 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Branchville (South Carolina) are December with an average of 418.81 kWhac, followed by February with an average of 427.28 kWhac and January at 469.2 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Branchville

Branchville Electricity Costs

Sorry, Branchville residential electricity prices are currently unavailable.

Please check back later.

Solar Power Poll: Branchville

Vote now: Given all of the data and analysis provided for Branchville, is solar power a good choice for residents of this town?

Yes, solar power is a great option  
No, solar power isn't a good option

Branchville Natural Gas Costs

Sorry, South Carolina residential natural gas prices are currently unavailable.

Please check back later.

Weather Forecast for Branchville, SC [5]

Fri Mar 29
62°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 46°F
Max: 68°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 37%
Cloud cover: 0%
Sat Mar 30
70°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 48°F
Max: 72°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 37%
Cloud cover: 27%
Sun Mar 31
72°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 54°F
Max: 75°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 51%
Cloud cover: 74%
Mon Apr 1
79°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 60°F
Max: 79°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 55%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 2
78°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 64°F
Max: 79°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 58%
Cloud cover: 100%
Wed Apr 3
72°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 50°F
Max: 72°F
Fresh Breeze: 21 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 53%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Branchville

About Branchville

The town of Branchville, SC in Orangeburg County has an approximate population of 1,024. [6]

Branchville Solar Power

Branchville, SC Solar Energy

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

Did you know?

Various missions to space by different countries are known to utilize solar energy as a main power source.

Other Cities in South Carolina

ZIP Codes in SC


Go

References

[ X ]

Is solar right for your home?

Take the first step toward powering your home with solar energy.

Start now with an online solar savings estimate.