Solar Energy & Solar Power Resources

Solar Power in 20738 (Riverdale, MD)

Solar Energy in 20738

Sorry, historical solar radition values for 20738 are currently unavailable, please check back later.

Solar Panels in 20738

Solar panels in 20738 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 20738

The total length of the day in 20738 (Riverdale, MD) today (April 16, 2025) will be 13 hours and 19 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 20738 (Riverdale, MD)

Solar Energy Data for 20738

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 20738.

Historical solar power output data for Riverdale is not currently available.

Solar Energy Analysis for 20738

Sorry, it is not possible to complete our solar energy analysis for 20738 at this time.

Please check back later.

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 20738

Solar Radiation Data in 20738

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 20738.

Sorry, data is not currently available.

Solar Radiation Analysis for 20738

Sorry, it is not possible to complete our solar radiation analysis for 20738 at this time.

Historical solar radiation data for 20738 is not currently available.

Please check back later.

Solar Power Comparison: 20738 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 20738

Sorry, solar radiation data for 20738 is not currently available.

Solar Power: 20738 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 20738 solar radiation levels compare to average levels in a city with historcially high levels (NV) and a city with historically low levels (WA). ^[1]

Sorry, solar radiation data for Maryland is not currently available.

Solar Data & Statistics for 20738

Sunrise / Sunset in 20738

Sunrise/Sunset for April 16, 2025 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 6:27 am
- Sunset: 7:46 pm
- Length of Day: 13:19

Best Months for Solar in 20738

Monthly data not currently available.

Solar Panel Installs in 20738

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 20738 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 20738

The Power of Solar in 20738

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 20738. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 20738. ^[2]

AC output data is not currently available.

Solar Output Analysis for 20738

Sorry, it is not possible to complete our solar radiation analysis for 20738 at this time.

Historical solar radiation data for 20738 is not currently available.

Please check back later.

Weather Forecast for 20738 ^[5]

Tue Apr 15

65°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 51°F
Max: 65°F

Fresh Breeze: 19 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 41%
Cloud cover: 100%

Wed Apr 16

60°F

Broken Clouds
Min: 44°F
Max: 60°F

Moderate breeze: 17 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 35%
Cloud cover: 73%

Thu Apr 17

58°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 38°F
Max: 62°F

Gentle Breeze: 10 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 32%
Cloud cover: 0%

Fri Apr 18

70°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 47°F
Max: 76°F

Moderate breeze: 16 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 48%
Cloud cover: 100%

Sat Apr 19

83°F

Broken Clouds
Min: 62°F
Max: 83°F

Moderate breeze: 13 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 43%
Cloud cover: 81%

Sun Apr 20

83°F

Light Rain
Min: 66°F
Max: 83°F

Gentle Breeze: 11 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 43%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about 20738

About 20738

The ZIP code 20738 is associated with the city of Riverdale in Prince George's County in Maryland.

20738 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 20738, or for more solar-related resources for MD, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.