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Solar Energy in Port Deposit, MD

Solar Energy in Port Deposit

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Port Deposit with an average of 5.93 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Port Deposit

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Port Deposit

The total length of the day in Port Deposit, MD today (March 19, 2024) will be 12 hours and 7 minutes. [More]

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Port Deposit, MD Solar Energy

Solar Power in Port Deposit, MD

Solar Energy Data in Port Deposit, MD

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Port Deposit, MD

Solar Radiation Data in Port Deposit

Based on historical Port Deposit, 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 Port Deposit. [1]

Port Deposit has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.06 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 2% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.99 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Port Deposit that are always titled at the latitude of Port Deposit (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.74 kWh/m2/day, or about 17% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.06 kWh/m2/day and approximately 19% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.99 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 Port Deposit

Solar Radiation Data in Port Deposit, MD

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in Port Deposit.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Port Deposit, MD

Solar Radiation Data in Port Deposit

Port Deposit, 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 Port Deposit is July with an average of 5.93 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 5.79 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.6 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Port Deposit (Maryland) are December with an average of 3.51 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.65 kWh/m2/day and November at 4.1 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: Port Deposit vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in Port Deposit

The average monthly solar radiation level in Port Deposit, 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: Port Deposit vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average Port Deposit 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 Port Deposit

Sunrise / Sunset in Port Deposit

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 19, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:08 am
    • Sunset: 7:15 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:7
Solar Energy Statistics for Port Deposit

Best Months for Solar in Port Deposit

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (5.93 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.66 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (4.74 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.07 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Port Deposit

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Solar Power Output in Port Deposit

The Power of Solar in Port Deposit, MD

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Port Deposit, MD

Solar Radiation Data in Port Deposit

Port Deposit (MD) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5595.81 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Port Deposit is July with an average of 543.99 kWhac, followed by August at 530.25 kWhac and April at 522.07 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Port Deposit (Maryland) are December with an average of 358.05 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 377.85 kWhac and November at 391.33 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Port Deposit

Port Deposit Electricity Costs

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Port Deposit Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Port Deposit, MD [5]

Tue Mar 19
43°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 31°F
Max: 47°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 41%
Cloud cover: 71%
Wed Mar 20
48°F
Light Rain
Min: 35°F
Max: 52°F
Fresh Breeze: 18 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 61%
Cloud cover: 98%
Thu Mar 21
41°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 29°F
Max: 44°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 34%
Cloud cover: 49%
Fri Mar 22
45°F
Light Rain
Min: 26°F
Max: 45°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 35%
Cloud cover: 68%
Sat Mar 23
41°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 31°F
Max: 51°F
Fresh Breeze: 22 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 94%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Mar 24
42°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 24°F
Max: 43°F
Fresh Breeze: 19 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 35%
Cloud cover: 1%

More about Port Deposit

About Port Deposit

The town of Port Deposit, MD in Cecil County has an approximate population of 653. [6]

Port Deposit Solar Power

Port Deposit, MD Solar Energy

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

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