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Solar Energy in Plum Branch, SC

Solar Energy in Plum Branch

The month of May has the highest historical solar radition values in Plum Branch with an average of 5.91 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Plum Branch

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Plum Branch

The total length of the day in Plum Branch, SC today (March 28, 2024) will be 12 hours and 27 minutes. [More]

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Plum Branch, SC Solar Energy

Solar Power in Plum Branch, SC

Solar Energy Data in Plum Branch, SC

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Plum Branch, SC

Solar Radiation Data in Plum Branch

Based on historical Plum Branch, 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 Plum Branch. [1]

Plum Branch has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.61 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 1% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.66 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Plum Branch that are always titled at the latitude of Plum Branch (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.24 kWh/m2/day, or about 14% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.61 kWh/m2/day and approximately 12% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.66 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 Plum Branch

Solar Radiation Data in Plum Branch, SC

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in Plum Branch.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Plum Branch, SC

Solar Radiation Data in Plum Branch

Plum Branch, SC has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.38 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Plum Branch is May with an average of 5.91 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 5.76 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.75 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Plum Branch (South Carolina) are December with an average of 4.05 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.8 kWh/m2/day and November at 5.11 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: Plum Branch vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in Plum Branch

The average monthly solar radiation level in Plum Branch, SC, of 5.38 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 19% 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: Plum Branch vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average Plum Branch 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 Plum Branch

Sunrise / Sunset in Plum Branch

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 28, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:20 am
    • Sunset: 7:47 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:27
Solar Energy Statistics for Plum Branch

Best Months for Solar in Plum Branch

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation May (5.91 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: May (6.04 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: May (5.43 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.49 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Plum Branch

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Solar Power Output in Plum Branch

The Power of Solar in Plum Branch, SC

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Plum Branch, SC

Solar Radiation Data in Plum Branch

Plum Branch (SC) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5793.5 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Plum Branch is May with an average of 531.25 kWhac, followed by October at 515.3 kWhac and August at 510.64 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Plum Branch (South Carolina) are December with an average of 384.01 kWhac, followed by February with an average of 449.22 kWhac and January at 460.71 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Plum Branch

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Plum Branch Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Plum Branch, SC [5]

Thu Mar 28
61°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 46°F
Max: 64°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps N
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 49%
Cloud cover: 100%
Fri Mar 29
65°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 40°F
Max: 69°F
Light breeze: 7 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 31%
Cloud cover: 0%
Sat Mar 30
70°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 48°F
Max: 73°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 37%
Cloud cover: 58%
Sun Mar 31
76°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 51°F
Max: 77°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 48%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Apr 1
76°F
Light Rain
Min: 61°F
Max: 78°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 60%
Cloud cover: 99%
Tue Apr 2
79°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 62°F
Max: 79°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 49%
Cloud cover: 95%

More about Plum Branch

About Plum Branch

The town of Plum Branch, SC in McCormick County has an approximate population of 82. [6]

Plum Branch Solar Power

Plum Branch, SC Solar Energy

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