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Solar Energy in Eldorado, MD

Solar Energy in Eldorado

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Eldorado with an average of 5.97 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Eldorado

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Eldorado

The total length of the day in Eldorado, MD today (December 21, 2024) will be 9 hours and 32 minutes. [More]

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Eldorado, MD Solar Energy

Solar Power in Eldorado, MD

Solar Energy Data in Eldorado, MD

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Eldorado, MD

Solar Radiation Data in Eldorado

Based on historical Eldorado, 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 Eldorado. [1]

Eldorado has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.17 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 1% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.14 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Eldorado that are always titled at the latitude of Eldorado (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.86 kWh/m2/day, or about 17% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.17 kWh/m2/day and approximately 17% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.14 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 Eldorado

Solar Radiation Data in Eldorado, MD

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Eldorado, MD

Solar Radiation Data in Eldorado

Eldorado, MD has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.11 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Eldorado is July with an average of 5.97 kWh/m2/day, followed by April at 5.82 kWh/m2/day and August at 5.75 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Eldorado (Maryland) are December with an average of 3.52 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.07 kWh/m2/day and November at 4.34 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Eldorado

The average monthly solar radiation level in Eldorado, MD, of 5.11 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 30% 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: Eldorado vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Eldorado

  • Sunrise/Sunset for December 21, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:15 am
    • Sunset: 4:47 pm
    • Length of Day: 9:32
Solar Energy Statistics for Eldorado

Best Months for Solar in Eldorado

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (5.97 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.64 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (4.76 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.11 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Eldorado

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Solar Power Output in Eldorado

The Power of Solar in Eldorado, MD

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Eldorado, MD

Solar Radiation Data in Eldorado

Eldorado (MD) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5818.38 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Eldorado is July with an average of 550.03 kWhac, followed by April at 547.94 kWhac and May at 539.52 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Eldorado (Maryland) are December with an average of 361.8 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 415.87 kWhac and November at 421.78 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Eldorado

Eldorado Electricity Costs

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Eldorado Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Eldorado, MD [5]

Sat Dec 21
35°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 28°F
Max: 37°F
Fresh Breeze: 21 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 44%
Cloud cover: 8%
Sun Dec 22
28°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 20°F
Max: 29°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 33%
Cloud cover: 6%
Mon Dec 23
34°F
Few Clouds
Min: 20°F
Max: 37°F
Light breeze: 7 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 27%
Cloud cover: 24%
Tue Dec 24
45°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 30°F
Max: 45°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 46%
Cloud cover: 100%
Wed Dec 25
45°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 30°F
Max: 45°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps NE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 66%
Cloud cover: 98%
Thu Dec 26
51°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 36°F
Max: 51°F
Light breeze: 6 mps NE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 62%
Cloud cover: 59%

More about Eldorado

About Eldorado

The town of Eldorado, MD in Dorchester County has an approximate population of 59. [6]

Eldorado Solar Power

Eldorado, MD Solar Energy

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

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