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Solar Energy in Manassas, VA

Solar Energy in Manassas

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Manassas with an average of 5.77 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Manassas

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Manassas

The total length of the day in Manassas, VA today (March 28, 2024) will be 12 hours and 30 minutes. [More]

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Manassas, VA Solar Energy

Solar Power in Manassas, VA

Solar Energy Data in Manassas, VA

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Manassas, VA

Solar Radiation Data in Manassas

Based on historical Manassas, 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 Manassas. [1]

Manassas has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.18 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 4% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.35 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Manassas that are always titled at the latitude of Manassas (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.91 kWh/m2/day, or about 17% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.18 kWh/m2/day and approximately 13% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.35 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 Manassas

Solar Radiation Data in Manassas, VA

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Manassas, VA

Solar Radiation Data in Manassas

Manassas, VA has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.97 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Manassas is July with an average of 5.77 kWh/m2/day, followed by June at 5.64 kWh/m2/day and May at 5.57 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Manassas (Virginia) are December with an average of 3.68 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4 kWh/m2/day and November at 4.18 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Manassas

The average monthly solar radiation level in Manassas, VA, of 4.97 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 26% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 25% 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: Manassas vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Manassas

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 28, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:59 am
    • Sunset: 7:29 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:30
Solar Energy Statistics for Manassas

Best Months for Solar in Manassas

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (5.77 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.56 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: April (4.8 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.06 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Manassas

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Solar Power Output in Manassas

The Power of Solar in Manassas, VA

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Manassas, VA

Solar Radiation Data in Manassas

Manassas (VA) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5609.53 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Manassas is July with an average of 525.89 kWhac, followed by May at 523.93 kWhac and April at 506.6 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Manassas (Virginia) are December with an average of 382.03 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 403.15 kWhac and January at 407.11 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Manassas

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Weather Forecast for Manassas, VA [5]

Thu Mar 28
50°F
Light Rain
Min: 43°F
Max: 50°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps NNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 69%
Cloud cover: 100%
Fri Mar 29
51°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 36°F
Max: 57°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 60%
Cloud cover: 88%
Sat Mar 30
57°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 41°F
Max: 60°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 66%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Mar 31
69°F
Light Rain
Min: 51°F
Max: 69°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps NNE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 62%
Cloud cover: 81%
Mon Apr 1
50°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 46°F
Max: 51°F
Light breeze: 7 mps ESE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 96%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 2
51°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 44°F
Max: 57°F
Light breeze: 7 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 91%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Manassas

About Manassas

The city of Manassas, VA in Manassas County has an approximate population of 37,821. [6]

Manassas Solar Power

Manassas, VA Solar Energy

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

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