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Solar Energy in Delaware City, DE

Solar Energy in Delaware City

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Delaware City with an average of 5.72 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Delaware City

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Delaware City

The total length of the day in Delaware City, DE today (October 30, 2024) will be 10 hours and 37 minutes. [More]

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Delaware City, DE Solar Energy

Solar Power in Delaware City, DE

Solar Energy Data in Delaware City, DE

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Delaware City, DE

Solar Radiation Data in Delaware City

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

Delaware City has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.1 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately equal to the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.1 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Delaware City that are always titled at the latitude of Delaware City (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.81 kWh/m2/day, or about 17% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.1 kWh/m2/day and approximately 17% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.1 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 Delaware City

Solar Radiation Data in Delaware City, DE

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in Delaware City.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Delaware City, DE

Solar Radiation Data in Delaware City

Delaware City, DE has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.82 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Delaware City is July with an average of 5.72 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 5.67 kWh/m2/day and April at 5.51 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Delaware City (Delaware) are December with an average of 3.44 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.59 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.84 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: Delaware City vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in Delaware City

The average monthly solar radiation level in Delaware City, DE, of 4.82 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 23% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 27% 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: Delaware City vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average Delaware City 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 Delaware City

Sunrise / Sunset in Delaware City

  • Sunrise/Sunset for October 30, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:27 am
    • Sunset: 6:04 pm
    • Length of Day: 10:37
Solar Energy Statistics for Delaware City

Best Months for Solar in Delaware City

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (5.72 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.69 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (4.8 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.09 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Delaware City

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Solar Power Output in Delaware City

The Power of Solar in Delaware City, DE

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Delaware City, DE

Solar Radiation Data in Delaware City

Delaware City (DE) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5515.85 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Delaware City is July with an average of 529.88 kWhac, followed by August at 523.15 kWhac and April at 517.95 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Delaware City (Delaware) are December with an average of 351.74 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 371.6 kWhac and January at 377.32 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Delaware City

Delaware City Electricity Costs

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Delaware City Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Delaware City, DE [5]

Wed Oct 30
70°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 49°F
Max: 74°F
Light breeze: 7 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 57%
Cloud cover: 35%
Thu Oct 31
75°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 58°F
Max: 79°F
Moderate breeze: 12 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 53%
Cloud cover: 5%
Fri Nov 1
75°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 58°F
Max: 79°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 52%
Cloud cover: 98%
Sat Nov 2
55°F
Few Clouds
Min: 46°F
Max: 61°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 41%
Cloud cover: 12%
Sun Nov 3
57°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 45°F
Max: 59°F
Light breeze: 4 mps ENE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 33%
Cloud cover: 84%
Mon Nov 4
62°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 52°F
Max: 71°F
Light breeze: 6 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 61%
Cloud cover: 76%

More about Delaware City

About Delaware City

The city of Delaware City, DE in New Castle County has an approximate population of 1,695. [6]

Delaware City Solar Power

Delaware City, DE Solar Energy

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

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