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Solar Energy in Middletown, MD

Solar Energy in Middletown

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Middletown with an average of 5.84 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Middletown

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Middletown

The total length of the day in Middletown, MD today (March 19, 2024) will be 12 hours and 8 minutes. [More]

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Middletown, MD Solar Energy

Solar Power in Middletown, MD

Solar Energy Data in Middletown, MD

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Middletown, MD

Solar Radiation Data in Middletown

Based on historical Middletown, 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 Middletown. [1]

Middletown has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.08 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 1% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.05 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Middletown that are always titled at the latitude of Middletown (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.76 kWh/m2/day, or about 17% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.08 kWh/m2/day and approximately 18% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.05 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 Middletown

Solar Radiation Data in Middletown, MD

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Middletown, MD

Solar Radiation Data in Middletown

Middletown, MD has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.94 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Middletown is July with an average of 5.84 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 5.77 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.74 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Middletown (Maryland) are December with an average of 3.39 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.57 kWh/m2/day and November at 4.07 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Middletown

The average monthly solar radiation level in Middletown, MD, of 4.94 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 26% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 25% 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: Middletown vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Middletown

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 19, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:13 am
    • Sunset: 7:21 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:8
Solar Energy Statistics for Middletown

Best Months for Solar in Middletown

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (5.84 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.6 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (4.66 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.09 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Middletown

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Solar Power Output in Middletown

The Power of Solar in Middletown, MD

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Middletown, MD

Solar Radiation Data in Middletown

Middletown (MD) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5572.51 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Middletown is July with an average of 536.91 kWhac, followed by August at 526.52 kWhac and May at 526.37 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Middletown (Maryland) are December with an average of 341.47 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 369.93 kWhac and November at 386.59 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Middletown

Middletown Electricity Costs

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Middletown Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Middletown, MD [5]

Tue Mar 19
41°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 30°F
Max: 47°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 40%
Cloud cover: 73%
Wed Mar 20
49°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 32°F
Max: 51°F
Fresh Breeze: 19 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 57%
Cloud cover: 99%
Thu Mar 21
39°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 27°F
Max: 43°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 28%
Cloud cover: 1%
Fri Mar 22
45°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 26°F
Max: 46°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 47%
Cloud cover: 87%
Sat Mar 23
47°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 29°F
Max: 47°F
Fresh Breeze: 20 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 83%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Mar 24
43°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 23°F
Max: 44°F
Fresh Breeze: 18 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 35%
Cloud cover: 1%

More about Middletown

About Middletown

The town of Middletown, MD in Frederick County has an approximate population of 4,136. [6]

Middletown Solar Power

Middletown, MD Solar Energy

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

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