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Solar Power in 24557 (Gretna, VA)

Solar Energy in 24557

The month of April has the highest historical solar radition values in 24557 with an average of 5.8 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 24557

Solar panels in 24557 that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 24557

The total length of the day in 24557 (Gretna, VA) today (March 29, 2024) will be 12 hours and 31 minutes. [More]

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Solar Energy in 24557 (Gretna, VA)

Solar Energy Data for 24557

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 24557.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 24557

Solar Radiation Data in 24557

Based on historical 24557 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 24557. [1]

The region associated with 24557 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.34 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 2% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.44 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 24557 that are always titled at the latitude of Gretna (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.04 kWh/m2/day, or about 16% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.34 kWh/m2/day and approximately 14% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.44 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 24557

Solar Radiation Data in 24557

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 24557.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 24557

Solar Radiation Data in 24557

The region associated with 24557 has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.22 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 24557 is April with an average of 5.8 kWh/m2/day, followed by June at 5.73 kWh/m2/day and August at 5.66 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 24557 are December with an average of 4.21 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.32 kWh/m2/day and November at 4.81 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 24557 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 24557

The average monthly solar radiation level in 24557, of 5.22 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 33% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 21% 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: 24557 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 24557 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 24557

Sunrise / Sunset in 24557

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 29, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:06 am
    • Sunset: 7:37 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:31
Solar Energy Statistics for 24557

Best Months for Solar in 24557

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation April (5.8 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: June (5.67 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: June (4.97 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.28 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 24557

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 24557 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 24557

The Power of Solar in 24557

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 24557. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 24557. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 24557

Solar Radiation Data in 24557

24557 has a average annual solar AC output value of 5694.8 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 24557 is March with an average of 518.01 kWhac, followed by April at 516.9 kWhac and August at 502.25 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 24557 are December with an average of 409.39 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 423.28 kWhac and February at 428.86 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 24557 [5]

Fri Mar 29
62°F
Few Clouds
Min: 38°F
Max: 63°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 37%
Cloud cover: 17%
Sat Mar 30
67°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 47°F
Max: 73°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 36%
Cloud cover: 99%
Sun Mar 31
73°F
Light Rain
Min: 55°F
Max: 73°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 52%
Cloud cover: 43%
Mon Apr 1
74°F
Light Rain
Min: 58°F
Max: 76°F
Light breeze: 7 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 55%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 2
77°F
Light Rain
Min: 58°F
Max: 78°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 57%
Cloud cover: 85%
Wed Apr 3
58°F
Light Rain
Min: 41°F
Max: 67°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 47%
Cloud cover: 55%

More about 24557

About 24557

The ZIP code 24557 is associated with the city of Gretna in Pittsylvania County in Virginia.

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24557 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 24557, or for more solar-related resources for VA, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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