Solar Energy LocalSolar Energy Local
Solar Energy & Solar Power Resources

Solar Power in 21401 (Annapolis, MD)

Solar Energy in 21401

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in 21401 with an average of 5.94 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 21401

Solar panels in 21401 that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 21401

The total length of the day in 21401 (Annapolis, MD) today (March 29, 2024) will be 12 hours and 33 minutes. [More]

Compare Solar Quotes
Compare Solar Quotes
21401 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 21401 (Annapolis, MD)

Solar Energy Data for 21401

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 21401.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 21401

Solar Radiation Data in 21401

Based on historical 21401 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 21401. [1]

The region associated with 21401 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.14 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 1% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.08 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 21401 that are always titled at the latitude of Annapolis (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.82 kWh/m2/day, or about 16% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.14 kWh/m2/day and approximately 18% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.08 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 21401

Solar Radiation Data in 21401

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 21401.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 21401

Solar Radiation Data in 21401

The region associated with 21401 has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.08 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 21401 is July with an average of 5.94 kWh/m2/day, followed by June at 5.79 kWh/m2/day and August at 5.78 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 21401 are December with an average of 3.79 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.88 kWh/m2/day and November at 4.19 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Compare Solar Quotes
Compare Solar Quotes

Solar Power Comparison: 21401 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 21401

The average monthly solar radiation level in 21401, of 5.08 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: 21401 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 21401 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 21401

Sunrise / Sunset in 21401

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 29, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:54 am
    • Sunset: 7:27 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:33
Solar Energy Statistics for 21401

Best Months for Solar in 21401

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (5.94 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.73 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (4.8 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.19 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 21401

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 21401 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 21401

The Power of Solar in 21401

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 21401. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 21401. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 21401

Solar Radiation Data in 21401

21401 has a average annual solar AC output value of 5807.02 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 21401 is July with an average of 551.42 kWhac, followed by May at 536.09 kWhac and August at 532.54 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 21401 are December with an average of 387.37 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 401.13 kWhac and November at 409.96 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 21401 [5]

Fri Mar 29
53°F
Few Clouds
Min: 40°F
Max: 55°F
Fresh Breeze: 20 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 40%
Cloud cover: 20%
Sat Mar 30
53°F
Light Rain
Min: 40°F
Max: 58°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 68%
Cloud cover: 77%
Sun Mar 31
60°F
Light Rain
Min: 50°F
Max: 62°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 51%
Cloud cover: 67%
Mon Apr 1
49°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 48°F
Max: 50°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps ENE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 94%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 2
54°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 48°F
Max: 63°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps ESE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 98%
Cloud cover: 100%
Wed Apr 3
53°F
Light Rain
Min: 45°F
Max: 62°F
Fresh Breeze: 18 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 67%
Cloud cover: 89%

More about 21401

About 21401

The ZIP code 21401 is associated with the city of Annapolis in Anne Arundel County in Maryland.

21401 Solar Power

21401 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 21401, or for more solar-related resources for MD, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

Did you know?

The largest solar power plant in the world covers 1000 acres & is located in the Mojave Desert in California.

Cities in Maryland

More ZIP Codes in MD


Go

References

[ X ]

Is solar right for your home?

Take the first step toward powering your home with solar energy.

Start now with an online solar savings estimate.