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Solar Energy in Bethesda, OH

Solar Energy in Bethesda

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in Bethesda with an average of 5.89 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Bethesda

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Bethesda

The total length of the day in Bethesda, OH today (April 27, 2024) will be 13 hours and 50 minutes. [More]

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Bethesda, OH Solar Energy

Solar Power in Bethesda, OH

Solar Energy Data in Bethesda, OH

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Bethesda, OH

Solar Radiation Data in Bethesda

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

Bethesda has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.86 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 9% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.53 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Bethesda that are always titled at the latitude of Bethesda (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.38 kWh/m2/day, or about 13% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.86 kWh/m2/day and approximately 24% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.53 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 Bethesda

Solar Radiation Data in Bethesda, OH

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Bethesda, OH

Solar Radiation Data in Bethesda

Bethesda, OH has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.71 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Bethesda is August with an average of 5.89 kWh/m2/day, followed by July at 5.86 kWh/m2/day and May at 5.57 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Bethesda (Ohio) are December with an average of 2.61 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.11 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.73 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Bethesda

The average monthly solar radiation level in Bethesda, OH, of 4.71 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 20% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 29% 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: Bethesda vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Bethesda

  • Sunrise/Sunset for April 27, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:26 am
    • Sunset: 8:16 pm
    • Length of Day: 13:50
Solar Energy Statistics for Bethesda

Best Months for Solar in Bethesda

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (5.89 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.41 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: June (4.46 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (5.97 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Bethesda

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Solar Power Output in Bethesda

The Power of Solar in Bethesda, OH

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Bethesda, OH

Solar Radiation Data in Bethesda

Bethesda (OH) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5193.12 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Bethesda is August with an average of 529.61 kWhac, followed by July at 528.6 kWhac and May at 518.26 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Bethesda (Ohio) are December with an average of 258.71 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 311.88 kWhac and February at 349.82 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Bethesda

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Weather Forecast for Bethesda, OH [5]

Fri Apr 26
65°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 35°F
Max: 69°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 57%
Cloud cover: 5%
Sat Apr 27
66°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 53°F
Max: 71°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 78%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Apr 28
73°F
Light Rain
Min: 56°F
Max: 76°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 63%
Cloud cover: 74%
Mon Apr 29
74°F
Light Rain
Min: 58°F
Max: 76°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 60%
Cloud cover: 31%
Tue Apr 30
62°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 55°F
Max: 64°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 91%
Cloud cover: 100%
Wed May 1
70°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 51°F
Max: 70°F
Light breeze: 5 mps ESE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 64%
Cloud cover: 64%

More about Bethesda

About Bethesda

The village of Bethesda, OH in Belmont County has an approximate population of 1,256. [6]

Bethesda Solar Power

Bethesda, OH Solar Energy

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

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