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Solar Energy in Richburg, SC

Solar Energy in Richburg

The month of June has the highest historical solar radition values in Richburg with an average of 5.85 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Richburg

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Richburg

The total length of the day in Richburg, SC today (November 24, 2024) will be 10 hours and 11 minutes. [More]

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Richburg, SC Solar Energy

Solar Power in Richburg, SC

Solar Energy Data in Richburg, SC

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Richburg, SC

Solar Radiation Data in Richburg

Based on historical Richburg, 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 Richburg. [1]

Richburg has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.55 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 2% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.63 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Richburg that are always titled at the latitude of Richburg (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.21 kWh/m2/day, or about 15% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.55 kWh/m2/day and approximately 13% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.63 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 Richburg

Solar Radiation Data in Richburg, SC

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Richburg, SC

Solar Radiation Data in Richburg

Richburg, 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 Richburg is June with an average of 5.85 kWh/m2/day, followed by May at 5.8 kWh/m2/day and September at 5.8 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Richburg (South Carolina) are December with an average of 4.32 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.6 kWh/m2/day and November at 4.98 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Richburg

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

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Richburg

  • Sunrise/Sunset for November 24, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:05 am
    • Sunset: 5:16 pm
    • Length of Day: 10:11
Solar Energy Statistics for Richburg

Best Months for Solar in Richburg

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation June (5.85 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: May (5.96 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: May (5.36 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.43 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Richburg

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Solar Power Output in Richburg

The Power of Solar in Richburg, SC

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Richburg, SC

Solar Radiation Data in Richburg

Richburg (SC) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5807.81 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Richburg is May with an average of 521.67 kWhac, followed by August at 513.41 kWhac and October at 513.08 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Richburg (South Carolina) are December with an average of 418.13 kWhac, followed by February with an average of 432.26 kWhac and January at 444.85 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Richburg

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Richburg Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Richburg, SC [5]

Sun Nov 24
61°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 35°F
Max: 64°F
Light breeze: 6 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 47%
Cloud cover: 2%
Mon Nov 25
65°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 44°F
Max: 70°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 48%
Cloud cover: 5%
Tue Nov 26
70°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 55°F
Max: 70°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 64%
Cloud cover: 88%
Wed Nov 27
62°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 45°F
Max: 62°F
Light breeze: 6 mps NE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 43%
Cloud cover: 82%
Thu Nov 28
64°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 51°F
Max: 65°F
Moderate breeze: 12 mps N
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 91%
Cloud cover: 100%
Fri Nov 29
52°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 37°F
Max: 52°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps NNE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 53%
Cloud cover: 22%

More about Richburg

About Richburg

The town of Richburg, SC in Chester County has an approximate population of 275. [6]

Richburg Solar Power

Richburg, SC Solar Energy

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

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