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Solar Energy in Swansea, SC

Solar Energy in Swansea

The month of May has the highest historical solar radition values in Swansea with an average of 5.98 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Swansea

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Swansea

The total length of the day in Swansea, SC today (December 22, 2024) will be 9 hours and 58 minutes. [More]

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Swansea, SC Solar Energy

Solar Power in Swansea, SC

Solar Energy Data in Swansea, SC

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Swansea, SC

Solar Radiation Data in Swansea

Based on historical Swansea, 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 Swansea. [1]

Swansea has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.59 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately equal to the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.59 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Swansea that are always titled at the latitude of Swansea (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 14% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.59 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 Swansea

Solar Radiation Data in Swansea, SC

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Swansea, SC

Solar Radiation Data in Swansea

Swansea, SC has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.41 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Swansea is May with an average of 5.98 kWh/m2/day, followed by June at 5.94 kWh/m2/day and April at 5.81 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Swansea (South Carolina) are December with an average of 4.33 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.79 kWh/m2/day and February at 5.08 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Swansea

The average monthly solar radiation level in Swansea, SC, of 5.41 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: Swansea vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Swansea

  • Sunrise/Sunset for December 22, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:24 am
    • Sunset: 5:22 pm
    • Length of Day: 9:58
Solar Energy Statistics for Swansea

Best Months for Solar in Swansea

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation May (5.98 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: May (5.94 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: April (5.28 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: May (6.32 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Swansea

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Solar Power Output in Swansea

The Power of Solar in Swansea, SC

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Swansea, SC

Solar Radiation Data in Swansea

Swansea (SC) has a average annual solar AC output value of 6037.17 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Swansea is May with an average of 555.3 kWhac, followed by April at 536.1 kWhac and March at 535.64 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Swansea (South Carolina) are December with an average of 426.93 kWhac, followed by February with an average of 451.22 kWhac and January at 474.37 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Swansea

Swansea Electricity Costs

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Swansea Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Swansea, SC [5]

Sun Dec 22
42°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 31°F
Max: 45°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps NE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 38%
Cloud cover: 0%
Mon Dec 23
45°F
Light Rain
Min: 29°F
Max: 48°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps NE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 27%
Cloud cover: 0%
Tue Dec 24
52°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 40°F
Max: 57°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps NNE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 65%
Cloud cover: 79%
Wed Dec 25
55°F
Few Clouds
Min: 40°F
Max: 56°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps NE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 57%
Cloud cover: 15%
Thu Dec 26
58°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 44°F
Max: 58°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps NE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 61%
Cloud cover: 39%
Fri Dec 27
57°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 45°F
Max: 58°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps NE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 63%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Swansea

About Swansea

The town of Swansea, SC in Lexington County has an approximate population of 827. [6]

Swansea Solar Power

Swansea, SC Solar Energy

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

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