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Solar Power in 21042 (Ellicott City, MD)

Solar Energy in 21042

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Solar Panels in 21042

Solar panels in 21042 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 21042

The total length of the day in 21042 (Ellicott City, MD) today (April 02, 2025) will be 12 hours and 45 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 21042 (Ellicott City, MD)

Solar Energy Data for 21042

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Solar Energy Analysis for 21042

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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 21042

Solar Radiation Data in 21042

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 21042

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Solar Power Comparison: 21042 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 21042

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Solar Power: 21042 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 21042 solar radiation levels compare to average levels in a city with historcially high levels (NV) and a city with historically low levels (WA). ^[1]

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Solar Data & Statistics for 21042

Sunrise / Sunset in 21042

Sunrise/Sunset for April 02, 2025 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 6:48 am
- Sunset: 7:33 pm
- Length of Day: 12:45

Best Months for Solar in 21042

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Solar Panel Installs in 21042

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Solar Power Output in 21042

The Power of Solar in 21042

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 21042. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 21042. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 21042

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Weather Forecast for 21042 ^[5]

Wed Apr 2

55°F

Broken Clouds
Min: 40°F
Max: 56°F

Moderate breeze: 15 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 56%
Cloud cover: 80%

Thu Apr 3

72°F

Light Rain
Min: 49°F
Max: 76°F

Moderate breeze: 18 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 74%
Cloud cover: 100%

Fri Apr 4

60°F

Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 58°F
Max: 65°F

Gentle Breeze: 8 mps NNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 80%
Cloud cover: 100%

Sat Apr 5

64°F

Light Rain
Min: 57°F
Max: 79°F

Moderate breeze: 12 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 93%
Cloud cover: 100%

Sun Apr 6

70°F

Light Rain
Min: 53°F
Max: 76°F

Moderate breeze: 16 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 74%
Cloud cover: 100%

Mon Apr 7

49°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 42°F
Max: 51°F

Moderate breeze: 12 mps N
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 62%
Cloud cover: 89%

More about 21042

About 21042

The ZIP code 21042 is associated with the city of Ellicott City in Howard County in Maryland.

21042 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 21042, or for more solar-related resources for MD, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.