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Solar Power in 24416 (Buena Vista, VA)

Solar Energy in 24416

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in 24416 with an average of 5.68 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 24416

Solar panels in 24416 that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 24416

The total length of the day in 24416 (Buena Vista, VA) today (May 07, 2024) will be 14 hours and 2 minutes. [More]

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24416 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 24416 (Buena Vista, VA)

Solar Energy Data for 24416

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 24416.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 24416

Solar Radiation Data in 24416

Based on historical 24416 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 24416. [1]

The region associated with 24416 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.24 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 0% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.25 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 24416 that are always titled at the latitude of Buena Vista (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.94 kWh/m2/day, or about 17% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.24 kWh/m2/day and approximately 16% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.25 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 24416

Solar Radiation Data in 24416

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 24416.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 24416

Solar Radiation Data in 24416

The region associated with 24416 has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.02 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 24416 is August with an average of 5.68 kWh/m2/day, followed by June at 5.65 kWh/m2/day and July at 5.64 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 24416 are December with an average of 3.62 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.17 kWh/m2/day and November at 4.27 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 24416 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 24416

The average monthly solar radiation level in 24416, of 5.02 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 28% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 24% 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: 24416 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 24416 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 24416

Sunrise / Sunset in 24416

  • Sunrise/Sunset for May 07, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:12 am
    • Sunset: 8:14 pm
    • Length of Day: 14:2
Solar Energy Statistics for 24416

Best Months for Solar in 24416

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (5.68 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: August (5.64 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: June (4.76 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.2 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 24416

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 24416 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 24416

The Power of Solar in 24416

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 24416. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 24416. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 24416

Solar Radiation Data in 24416

24416 has a average annual solar AC output value of 5494.2 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 24416 is August with an average of 505.46 kWhac, followed by July at 500.88 kWhac and May at 498.42 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 24416 are December with an average of 356.12 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 390.88 kWhac and January at 412.34 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 24416 [5]

Tue May 7
78°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 59°F
Max: 86°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 56%
Cloud cover: 47%
Wed May 8
86°F
Light Rain
Min: 64°F
Max: 87°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 46%
Cloud cover: 84%
Thu May 9
74°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 62°F
Max: 79°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 75%
Cloud cover: 100%
Fri May 10
69°F
Few Clouds
Min: 51°F
Max: 69°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 44%
Cloud cover: 24%
Sat May 11
68°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 46°F
Max: 68°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 38%
Cloud cover: 5%
Sun May 12
65°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 46°F
Max: 65°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 39%
Cloud cover: 6%

More about 24416

About 24416

The ZIP code 24416 is associated with the city of Buena Vista in Buena Vista (city) County in Virginia.

24416 Solar Power

24416 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 24416, or for more solar-related resources for VA, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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