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Solar Energy in Pinewood, SC

Solar Energy in Pinewood

The month of May has the highest historical solar radition values in Pinewood with an average of 5.92 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Pinewood

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Pinewood

The total length of the day in Pinewood, SC today (March 29, 2024) will be 12 hours and 28 minutes. [More]

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Pinewood, SC Solar Energy

Solar Power in Pinewood, SC

Solar Energy Data in Pinewood, SC

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Pinewood, SC

Solar Radiation Data in Pinewood

Based on historical Pinewood, 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 Pinewood. [1]

Pinewood has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.59 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 0% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.6 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Pinewood that are always titled at the latitude of Pinewood (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.22 kWh/m2/day, or about 14% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.59 kWh/m2/day and approximately 13% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.6 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 Pinewood

Solar Radiation Data in Pinewood, SC

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Pinewood, SC

Solar Radiation Data in Pinewood

Pinewood, SC has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.43 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Pinewood is May with an average of 5.92 kWh/m2/day, followed by April at 5.91 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.85 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Pinewood (South Carolina) are December with an average of 4.51 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.72 kWh/m2/day and November at 5.17 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Pinewood

The average monthly solar radiation level in Pinewood, SC, of 5.43 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 38% 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: Pinewood vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Pinewood

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 29, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:12 am
    • Sunset: 7:40 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:28
Solar Energy Statistics for Pinewood

Best Months for Solar in Pinewood

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation May (5.92 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: April (5.98 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: April (5.44 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.33 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Pinewood

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Solar Power Output in Pinewood

The Power of Solar in Pinewood, SC

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Pinewood, SC

Solar Radiation Data in Pinewood

Pinewood (SC) has a average annual solar AC output value of 6034.32 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Pinewood is May with an average of 548.9 kWhac, followed by April at 534.36 kWhac and October at 528.67 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Pinewood (South Carolina) are December with an average of 446.74 kWhac, followed by February with an average of 460.21 kWhac and January at 466.37 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Pinewood

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Pinewood Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Pinewood, SC [5]

Fri Mar 29
64°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 42°F
Max: 68°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 34%
Cloud cover: 0%
Sat Mar 30
69°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 48°F
Max: 72°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 37%
Cloud cover: 32%
Sun Mar 31
75°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 53°F
Max: 76°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 45%
Cloud cover: 3%
Mon Apr 1
79°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 61°F
Max: 80°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 52%
Cloud cover: 95%
Tue Apr 2
78°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 64°F
Max: 79°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 58%
Cloud cover: 100%
Wed Apr 3
71°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 49°F
Max: 71°F
Fresh Breeze: 20 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 54%
Cloud cover: 90%

More about Pinewood

About Pinewood

The town of Pinewood, SC in Sumter County has an approximate population of 538. [6]

Pinewood Solar Power

Pinewood, SC Solar Energy

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

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