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Solar Energy in Appomattox, VA

Solar Energy in Appomattox

The month of April has the highest historical solar radition values in Appomattox with an average of 5.72 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Appomattox

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Appomattox

The total length of the day in Appomattox, VA today (April 27, 2024) will be 13 hours and 41 minutes. [More]

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Appomattox, VA Solar Energy

Solar Power in Appomattox, VA

Solar Energy Data in Appomattox, VA

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Appomattox, VA

Solar Radiation Data in Appomattox

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

Appomattox has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.31 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 2% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.4 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Appomattox that are always titled at the latitude of Appomattox (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.02 kWh/m2/day, or about 16% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.31 kWh/m2/day and approximately 14% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.4 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 Appomattox

Solar Radiation Data in Appomattox, VA

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Appomattox, VA

Solar Radiation Data in Appomattox

Appomattox, VA has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.2 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Appomattox is April with an average of 5.72 kWh/m2/day, followed by July at 5.68 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.65 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Appomattox (Virginia) are December with an average of 4.06 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.34 kWh/m2/day and November at 4.72 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Appomattox

The average monthly solar radiation level in Appomattox, VA, of 5.2 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 32% 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: Appomattox vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Appomattox

  • Sunrise/Sunset for April 27, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:22 am
    • Sunset: 8:03 pm
    • Length of Day: 13:41
Solar Energy Statistics for Appomattox

Best Months for Solar in Appomattox

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation April (5.72 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: June (5.64 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: March (4.91 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.24 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Appomattox

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Solar Power Output in Appomattox

The Power of Solar in Appomattox, VA

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Appomattox, VA

Solar Radiation Data in Appomattox

Appomattox (VA) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5654.43 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Appomattox is April with an average of 513.13 kWhac, followed by March at 511.03 kWhac and July at 500.52 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Appomattox (Virginia) are December with an average of 392.12 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 424.43 kWhac and February at 431.84 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Appomattox

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Weather Forecast for Appomattox, VA [5]

Sat Apr 27
66°F
Light Rain
Min: 48°F
Max: 69°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 58%
Cloud cover: 96%
Sun Apr 28
78°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 54°F
Max: 80°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 48%
Cloud cover: 10%
Mon Apr 29
82°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 58°F
Max: 84°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 42%
Cloud cover: 0%
Tue Apr 30
80°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 57°F
Max: 82°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 42%
Cloud cover: 78%
Wed May 1
80°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 57°F
Max: 80°F
Light breeze: 7 mps NE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 27%
Cloud cover: 0%
Thu May 2
78°F
Few Clouds
Min: 54°F
Max: 79°F
Light breeze: 8 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 40%
Cloud cover: 19%

More about Appomattox

About Appomattox

The town of Appomattox, VA in Appomattox County has an approximate population of 1,733. [6]

Appomattox Solar Power

Appomattox, VA Solar Energy

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