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Solar Energy in Belfast, ME

Solar Energy in Belfast

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Belfast with an average of 5.9 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Belfast

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Belfast

The total length of the day in Belfast, ME today (March 19, 2024) will be 12 hours and 8 minutes. [More]

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Belfast, ME Solar Energy

Solar Power in Belfast, ME

Solar Energy Data in Belfast, ME

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Belfast, ME

Solar Radiation Data in Belfast

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

Belfast has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.69 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 6% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.93 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Belfast that are always titled at the latitude of Belfast (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.45 kWh/m2/day, or about 21% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.69 kWh/m2/day and approximately 13% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.93 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 Belfast

Solar Radiation Data in Belfast, ME

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Belfast, ME

Solar Radiation Data in Belfast

Belfast, ME has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.76 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Belfast is July with an average of 5.9 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 5.58 kWh/m2/day and March at 5.49 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Belfast (Maine) are December with an average of 2.93 kWh/m2/day, followed by November with an average of 3.18 kWh/m2/day and January at 3.51 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Belfast

The average monthly solar radiation level in Belfast, ME, of 4.76 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 21% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 28% 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: Belfast vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Belfast

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 19, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 5:39 am
    • Sunset: 5:47 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:8
Solar Energy Statistics for Belfast

Best Months for Solar in Belfast

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (5.9 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: August (5.38 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: August (4.84 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (5.7 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Belfast

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Solar Power Output in Belfast

The Power of Solar in Belfast, ME

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Belfast, ME

Solar Radiation Data in Belfast

Belfast (ME) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5359.73 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Belfast is March with an average of 545.66 kWhac, followed by July at 539.72 kWhac and August at 507.32 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Belfast (Maine) are December with an average of 298.58 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 304.87 kWhac and January at 360.37 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Belfast

Belfast Electricity Costs

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Weather Forecast for Belfast, ME [5]

Tue Mar 19
41°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 30°F
Max: 42°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 44%
Cloud cover: 58%
Wed Mar 20
41°F
Light Rain
Min: 29°F
Max: 42°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 60%
Cloud cover: 93%
Thu Mar 21
31°F
Snow
Min: 21°F
Max: 34°F
Fresh Breeze: 22 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 72%
Cloud cover: 100%
Fri Mar 22
28°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 18°F
Max: 35°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 55%
Cloud cover: 3%
Sat Mar 23
37°F
Rain And Snow
Min: 25°F
Max: 48°F
Strong breeze: 29 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 80%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Mar 24
28°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 22°F
Max: 42°F
Fresh Breeze: 21 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 65%
Cloud cover: 5%

More about Belfast

About Belfast

The city of Belfast, ME in Waldo County has an approximate population of 6,668. [6]

Belfast Solar Power

Belfast, ME Solar Energy

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

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