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Solar Energy in Parksville, SC

Solar Energy in Parksville

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

Solar Panels in Parksville

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Parksville

The total length of the day in Parksville, SC today (April 24, 2024) will be 13 hours and 23 minutes. [More]

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Parksville, SC Solar Energy

Solar Power in Parksville, SC

Solar Energy Data in Parksville, SC

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Parksville, SC

Solar Radiation Data in Parksville

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

Parksville has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.64 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 1% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.68 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Parksville that are always titled at the latitude of Parksville (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.26 kWh/m2/day, or about 13% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.64 kWh/m2/day and approximately 12% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.68 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 Parksville

Solar Radiation Data in Parksville, SC

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Parksville, SC

Solar Radiation Data in Parksville

Parksville, SC has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.4 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Parksville is May with an average of 5.89 kWh/m2/day, followed by September at 5.77 kWh/m2/day and October at 5.73 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Parksville (South Carolina) are December with an average of 4.49 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.66 kWh/m2/day and February at 4.91 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Parksville

The average monthly solar radiation level in Parksville, SC, of 5.4 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 37% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 18% 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: Parksville vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Parksville

  • Sunrise/Sunset for April 24, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:45 am
    • Sunset: 8:08 pm
    • Length of Day: 13:23
Solar Energy Statistics for Parksville

Best Months for Solar in Parksville

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation May (5.89 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: May (6.12 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: May (5.55 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.53 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Parksville

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Solar Power Output in Parksville

The Power of Solar in Parksville, SC

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Parksville, SC

Solar Radiation Data in Parksville

Parksville (SC) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5813.62 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Parksville is May with an average of 531.55 kWhac, followed by October at 521.62 kWhac and March at 520.28 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Parksville (South Carolina) are February with an average of 424.15 kWhac, followed by December with an average of 425.32 kWhac and January at 447.04 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Parksville

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Parksville Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Parksville, SC [5]

Wed Apr 24
77°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 48°F
Max: 79°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 38%
Cloud cover: 6%
Thu Apr 25
77°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 50°F
Max: 80°F
Light breeze: 6 mps NNE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 35%
Cloud cover: 0%
Fri Apr 26
69°F
Light Rain
Min: 56°F
Max: 69°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps ESE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 70%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat Apr 27
77°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 57°F
Max: 80°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 41%
Cloud cover: 75%
Sun Apr 28
77°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 58°F
Max: 77°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 49%
Cloud cover: 73%
Mon Apr 29
82°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 57°F
Max: 82°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 39%
Cloud cover: 0%

More about Parksville

About Parksville

The town of Parksville, SC in McCormick County has an approximate population of 117. [6]

Parksville Solar Power

Parksville, SC Solar Energy

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

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