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Solar Energy in North Chevy Chase, MD

Solar Energy in North Chevy Chase

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in North Chevy Chase with an average of 5.9 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in North Chevy Chase

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

Sunrise & Sunset in North Chevy Chase

The total length of the day in North Chevy Chase, MD today (March 28, 2024) will be 12 hours and 31 minutes. [More]

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North Chevy Chase, MD Solar Energy

Solar Power in North Chevy Chase, MD

Solar Energy Data in North Chevy Chase, MD

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for North Chevy Chase, MD

Solar Radiation Data in North Chevy Chase

Based on historical North Chevy Chase, 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 North Chevy Chase. [1]

North Chevy Chase has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.15 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 1% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.21 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in North Chevy Chase that are always titled at the latitude of North Chevy Chase (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.87 kWh/m2/day, or about 17% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.15 kWh/m2/day and approximately 16% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.21 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 North Chevy Chase

Solar Radiation Data in North Chevy Chase, MD

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in North Chevy Chase.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for North Chevy Chase, MD

Solar Radiation Data in North Chevy Chase

North Chevy Chase, MD has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.06 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in North Chevy Chase is July with an average of 5.9 kWh/m2/day, followed by June at 5.75 kWh/m2/day and August at 5.65 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in North Chevy Chase (Maryland) are December with an average of 3.69 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.91 kWh/m2/day and November at 4.31 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: North Chevy Chase vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in North Chevy Chase

The average monthly solar radiation level in North Chevy Chase, MD, of 5.06 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: North Chevy Chase vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average North Chevy Chase 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 North Chevy Chase

Sunrise / Sunset in North Chevy Chase

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 28, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:57 am
    • Sunset: 7:28 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:31
Solar Energy Statistics for North Chevy Chase

Best Months for Solar in North Chevy Chase

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (5.9 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.58 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (4.63 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.09 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in North Chevy Chase

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Solar Power Output in North Chevy Chase

The Power of Solar in North Chevy Chase, MD

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for North Chevy Chase, MD

Solar Radiation Data in North Chevy Chase

North Chevy Chase (MD) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5740.95 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in North Chevy Chase is July with an average of 542.13 kWhac, followed by May at 530.7 kWhac and April at 530.24 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in North Chevy Chase (Maryland) are December with an average of 372.46 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 403.61 kWhac and November at 411.79 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in North Chevy Chase

North Chevy Chase Electricity Costs

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North Chevy Chase Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for North Chevy Chase, MD [5]

Thu Mar 28
50°F
Light Rain
Min: 46°F
Max: 54°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 71%
Cloud cover: 100%
Fri Mar 29
54°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 38°F
Max: 58°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 36%
Cloud cover: 28%
Sat Mar 30
51°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 42°F
Max: 52°F
Light breeze: 7 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 86%
Cloud cover: 98%
Sun Mar 31
68°F
Light Rain
Min: 50°F
Max: 68°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 56%
Cloud cover: 62%
Mon Apr 1
50°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 45°F
Max: 54°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps NE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 83%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 2
47°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 44°F
Max: 51°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps ESE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 97%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about North Chevy Chase

About North Chevy Chase

The village of North Chevy Chase, MD in Montgomery County has an approximate population of 519. [6]

North Chevy Chase Solar Power

North Chevy Chase, MD Solar Energy

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

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