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Solar Energy in Sumter, SC

Solar Energy in Sumter

The month of May has the highest historical solar radition values in Sumter with an average of 6.03 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Sumter

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Sumter

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

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Sumter, SC Solar Energy

Solar Power in Sumter, SC

Solar Energy Data in Sumter, SC

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Sumter, SC

Solar Radiation Data in Sumter

Based on historical Sumter, 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 Sumter. [1]

Sumter 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 Sumter that are always titled at the latitude of Sumter (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 Sumter

Solar Radiation Data in Sumter, SC

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Sumter, SC

Solar Radiation Data in Sumter

Sumter, SC has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.47 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Sumter is May with an average of 6.03 kWh/m2/day, followed by June at 5.91 kWh/m2/day and April at 5.84 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Sumter (South Carolina) are December with an average of 4.06 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.84 kWh/m2/day and November at 5.27 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Sumter

The average monthly solar radiation level in Sumter, SC, of 5.47 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 39% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 17% 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: Sumter vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Sumter

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 28, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:12 am
    • Sunset: 7:39 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:27
Solar Energy Statistics for Sumter

Best Months for Solar in Sumter

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation May (6.03 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: May (5.97 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: April (5.35 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: May (6.34 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Sumter

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Solar Power Output in Sumter

The Power of Solar in Sumter, SC

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Sumter, SC

Solar Radiation Data in Sumter

Sumter (SC) has a average annual solar AC output value of 6082.76 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Sumter is May with an average of 563.41 kWhac, followed by October at 545.56 kWhac and March at 541.1 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Sumter (South Carolina) are December with an average of 395.05 kWhac, followed by February with an average of 463.45 kWhac and January at 478.36 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Sumter

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Sumter Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Sumter, SC [5]

Thu Mar 28
64°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 52°F
Max: 64°F
Fresh Breeze: 18 mps N
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 63%
Cloud cover: 93%
Fri Mar 29
64°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 43°F
Max: 68°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 35%
Cloud cover: 0%
Sat Mar 30
69°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 48°F
Max: 72°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 37%
Cloud cover: 45%
Sun Mar 31
76°F
Few Clouds
Min: 52°F
Max: 77°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 44%
Cloud cover: 13%
Mon Apr 1
79°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 61°F
Max: 79°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 54%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 2
79°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 65°F
Max: 80°F
Fresh Breeze: 18 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 54%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Sumter

About Sumter

The city of Sumter, SC in Sumter County has an approximate population of 40,524. [6]

Sumter Solar Power

Sumter, SC Solar Energy

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

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