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Solar Energy in Townsend, DE

Solar Energy in Townsend

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in Townsend with an average of 6.04 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Townsend

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Townsend

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

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Townsend, DE Solar Energy

Solar Power in Townsend, DE

Solar Energy Data in Townsend, DE

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Townsend, DE

Solar Radiation Data in Townsend

Based on historical Townsend, 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 Townsend. [1]

Townsend has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.13 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 1% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.16 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Townsend that are always titled at the latitude of Townsend (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.84 kWh/m2/day, or about 17% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.13 kWh/m2/day and approximately 16% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.16 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 Townsend

Solar Radiation Data in Townsend, DE

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Townsend, DE

Solar Radiation Data in Townsend

Townsend, DE has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.06 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Townsend is August with an average of 6.04 kWh/m2/day, followed by July at 5.93 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.77 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Townsend (Delaware) are December with an average of 3.53 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.96 kWh/m2/day and November at 4.07 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Townsend

The average monthly solar radiation level in Townsend, DE, of 5.06 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: Townsend vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Townsend

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 28, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:52 am
    • Sunset: 7:23 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:31
Solar Energy Statistics for Townsend

Best Months for Solar in Townsend

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (6.04 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.67 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (4.81 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.09 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Townsend

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Solar Power Output in Townsend

The Power of Solar in Townsend, DE

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Townsend, DE

Solar Radiation Data in Townsend

Townsend (DE) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5752.61 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Townsend is August with an average of 555.43 kWhac, followed by July at 546.98 kWhac and May at 536.93 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Townsend (Delaware) are December with an average of 360.6 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 390.91 kWhac and January at 406.5 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Townsend

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Townsend Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Townsend, DE [5]

Thu Mar 28
49°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 43°F
Max: 50°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps NNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 91%
Cloud cover: 100%
Fri Mar 29
50°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 35°F
Max: 53°F
Fresh Breeze: 20 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 41%
Cloud cover: 1%
Sat Mar 30
53°F
Light Rain
Min: 35°F
Max: 54°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 64%
Cloud cover: 84%
Sun Mar 31
62°F
Light Rain
Min: 52°F
Max: 63°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 49%
Cloud cover: 59%
Mon Apr 1
49°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 47°F
Max: 50°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps E
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 90%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 2
59°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 46°F
Max: 66°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 93%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Townsend

About Townsend

The town of Townsend, DE in New Castle County has an approximate population of 2,049. [6]

Townsend Solar Power

Townsend, DE Solar Energy

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

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