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Solar Energy in Clear Spring, MD

Solar Energy in Clear Spring

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Clear Spring with an average of 5.87 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Clear Spring

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Clear Spring

The total length of the day in Clear Spring, MD today (October 30, 2024) will be 10 hours and 36 minutes. [More]

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Clear Spring, MD Solar Energy

Solar Power in Clear Spring, MD

Solar Energy Data in Clear Spring, MD

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Clear Spring, MD

Solar Radiation Data in Clear Spring

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

Clear Spring has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.01 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 3% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.88 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Clear Spring that are always titled at the latitude of Clear Spring (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.66 kWh/m2/day, or about 16% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.01 kWh/m2/day and approximately 20% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.88 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 Clear Spring

Solar Radiation Data in Clear Spring, MD

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in Clear Spring.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Clear Spring, MD

Solar Radiation Data in Clear Spring

Clear Spring, MD has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.86 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Clear Spring is July with an average of 5.87 kWh/m2/day, followed by June at 5.68 kWh/m2/day and August at 5.66 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Clear Spring (Maryland) are December with an average of 3.16 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.88 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.95 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: Clear Spring vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in Clear Spring

The average monthly solar radiation level in Clear Spring, MD, of 4.86 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 24% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 26% 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: Clear Spring vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average Clear Spring 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 Clear Spring

Sunrise / Sunset in Clear Spring

  • Sunrise/Sunset for October 30, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:37 am
    • Sunset: 6:13 pm
    • Length of Day: 10:36
Solar Energy Statistics for Clear Spring

Best Months for Solar in Clear Spring

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (5.87 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.54 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: June (4.54 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.06 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Clear Spring

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Solar Power Output in Clear Spring

The Power of Solar in Clear Spring, MD

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Clear Spring, MD

Solar Radiation Data in Clear Spring

Clear Spring (MD) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5385.05 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Clear Spring is July with an average of 530.1 kWhac, followed by August at 511.76 kWhac and May at 506.74 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Clear Spring (Maryland) are December with an average of 312.65 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 369.31 kWhac and February at 379.75 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Clear Spring

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Clear Spring Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Clear Spring, MD [5]

Wed Oct 30
69°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 48°F
Max: 77°F
Light breeze: 6 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 56%
Cloud cover: 62%
Thu Oct 31
75°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 53°F
Max: 80°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 52%
Cloud cover: 7%
Fri Nov 1
70°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 48°F
Max: 72°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 52%
Cloud cover: 81%
Sat Nov 2
54°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 41°F
Max: 62°F
Light breeze: 6 mps N
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 47%
Cloud cover: 34%
Sun Nov 3
51°F
Light Rain
Min: 41°F
Max: 51°F
Light breeze: 5 mps ESE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 46%
Cloud cover: 92%
Mon Nov 4
57°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 43°F
Max: 69°F
Light breeze: 4 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 75%
Cloud cover: 63%

More about Clear Spring

About Clear Spring

The town of Clear Spring, MD in Washington County has an approximate population of 358. [6]

Clear Spring Solar Power

Clear Spring, MD Solar Energy

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

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