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Solar Energy in Hopewell, VA

Solar Energy in Hopewell

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

Solar Panels in Hopewell

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Hopewell

The total length of the day in Hopewell, VA today (March 28, 2024) will be 12 hours and 29 minutes. [More]

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Hopewell, VA Solar Energy

Solar Power in Hopewell, VA

Solar Energy Data in Hopewell, VA

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Hopewell, VA

Solar Radiation Data in Hopewell

Based on historical Hopewell, 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 Hopewell. [1]

Hopewell has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.29 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 0% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.31 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Hopewell that are always titled at the latitude of Hopewell (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.99 kWh/m2/day, or about 16% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.29 kWh/m2/day and approximately 16% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.31 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 Hopewell

Solar Radiation Data in Hopewell, VA

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Hopewell, VA

Solar Radiation Data in Hopewell

Hopewell, VA has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.21 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Hopewell is April with an average of 5.8 kWh/m2/day, followed by July at 5.76 kWh/m2/day and May at 5.71 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Hopewell (Virginia) are December with an average of 4 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.4 kWh/m2/day and November at 4.71 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Hopewell

The average monthly solar radiation level in Hopewell, VA, of 5.21 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: Hopewell vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Hopewell

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 28, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:59 am
    • Sunset: 7:28 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:29
Solar Energy Statistics for Hopewell

Best Months for Solar in Hopewell

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation April (5.8 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: June (5.65 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: June (4.83 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.25 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Hopewell

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Solar Power Output in Hopewell

The Power of Solar in Hopewell, VA

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Hopewell, VA

Solar Radiation Data in Hopewell

Hopewell (VA) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5729.94 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Hopewell is April with an average of 526.78 kWhac, followed by May at 522.64 kWhac and July at 514.04 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Hopewell (Virginia) are December with an average of 394.04 kWhac, followed by February with an average of 419.35 kWhac and November at 433.99 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Hopewell

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Hopewell Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Hopewell, VA [5]

Thu Mar 28
49°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 40°F
Max: 49°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps N
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 90%
Cloud cover: 100%
Fri Mar 29
51°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 36°F
Max: 60°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 68%
Cloud cover: 55%
Sat Mar 30
64°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 45°F
Max: 69°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 50%
Cloud cover: 98%
Sun Mar 31
71°F
Light Rain
Min: 56°F
Max: 73°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 63%
Cloud cover: 74%
Mon Apr 1
58°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 50°F
Max: 61°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps NNE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 82%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 2
58°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 49°F
Max: 68°F
Light breeze: 6 mps ENE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 92%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Hopewell

About Hopewell

The city of Hopewell, VA in Hopewell County has an approximate population of 22,591. [6]

Hopewell Solar Power

Hopewell, VA Solar Energy

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

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