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Solar Energy in Ridgeville, SC

Solar Energy in Ridgeville

The month of April has the highest historical solar radition values in Ridgeville with an average of 5.99 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Ridgeville

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Ridgeville

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

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Ridgeville, SC Solar Energy

Solar Power in Ridgeville, SC

Solar Energy Data in Ridgeville, SC

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Ridgeville, SC

Solar Radiation Data in Ridgeville

Based on historical Ridgeville, 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 Ridgeville. [1]

Ridgeville has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.63 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 0% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.64 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Ridgeville that are always titled at the latitude of Ridgeville (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.24 kWh/m2/day, or about 13% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.63 kWh/m2/day and approximately 13% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.64 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 Ridgeville

Solar Radiation Data in Ridgeville, SC

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Ridgeville, SC

Solar Radiation Data in Ridgeville

Ridgeville, SC has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.39 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Ridgeville is April with an average of 5.99 kWh/m2/day, followed by May at 5.93 kWh/m2/day and March at 5.74 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Ridgeville (South Carolina) are December with an average of 4.38 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.8 kWh/m2/day and February at 4.94 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Ridgeville

The average monthly solar radiation level in Ridgeville, SC, of 5.39 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: Ridgeville vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Ridgeville

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 29, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:11 am
    • Sunset: 7:39 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:28
Solar Energy Statistics for Ridgeville

Best Months for Solar in Ridgeville

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation April (5.99 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: April (6.04 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: April (5.46 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: May (6.42 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Ridgeville

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Solar Power Output in Ridgeville

The Power of Solar in Ridgeville, SC

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Ridgeville, SC

Solar Radiation Data in Ridgeville

Ridgeville (SC) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5878.79 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Ridgeville is May with an average of 542.1 kWhac, followed by April at 539.22 kWhac and March at 538.08 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Ridgeville (South Carolina) are December with an average of 417.32 kWhac, followed by February with an average of 425.27 kWhac and September at 467.04 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Ridgeville

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Ridgeville Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Ridgeville, SC [5]

Fri Mar 29
62°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 47°F
Max: 68°F
Light breeze: 7 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 43%
Cloud cover: 0%
Sat Mar 30
71°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 47°F
Max: 74°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 32%
Cloud cover: 49%
Sun Mar 31
74°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 53°F
Max: 77°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 46%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Apr 1
81°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 59°F
Max: 81°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 48%
Cloud cover: 94%
Tue Apr 2
81°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 63°F
Max: 82°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 47%
Cloud cover: 100%
Wed Apr 3
75°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 53°F
Max: 75°F
Fresh Breeze: 18 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 46%
Cloud cover: 83%

More about Ridgeville

About Ridgeville

The town of Ridgeville, SC in Dorchester County has an approximate population of 1,979. [6]

Ridgeville Solar Power

Ridgeville, SC Solar Energy

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

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