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Solar Energy in Newport News, VA

Solar Energy in Newport News

The month of June has the highest historical solar radition values in Newport News with an average of 5.75 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Newport News

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Newport News

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

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Newport News, VA Solar Energy

Solar Power in Newport News, VA

Solar Energy Data in Newport News, VA

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Newport News, VA

Solar Radiation Data in Newport News

Based on historical Newport News, 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 Newport News. [1]

Newport News has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.35 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 Newport News that are always titled at the latitude of Newport News (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.05 kWh/m2/day, or about 16% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.35 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 Newport News

Solar Radiation Data in Newport News, VA

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in Newport News.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Newport News, VA

Solar Radiation Data in Newport News

Newport News, VA has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.12 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Newport News is June with an average of 5.75 kWh/m2/day, followed by April at 5.68 kWh/m2/day and May at 5.66 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Newport News (Virginia) are December with an average of 3.97 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.28 kWh/m2/day and November at 4.53 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: Newport News vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in Newport News

The average monthly solar radiation level in Newport News, VA, of 5.12 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 30% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 23% 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: Newport News vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average Newport News 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 Newport News

Sunrise / Sunset in Newport News

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 28, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:56 am
    • Sunset: 7:25 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:29
Solar Energy Statistics for Newport News

Best Months for Solar in Newport News

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation June (5.75 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: August (5.73 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: June (4.96 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.3 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Newport News

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Solar Power Output in Newport News

The Power of Solar in Newport News, VA

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Newport News, VA

Solar Radiation Data in Newport News

Newport News (VA) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5823.53 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Newport News is May with an average of 536.73 kWhac, followed by March at 530.44 kWhac and April at 528.72 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Newport News (Virginia) are December with an average of 401.68 kWhac, followed by February with an average of 418.23 kWhac and January at 431.04 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Newport News

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Weather Forecast for Newport News, VA [5]

Thu Mar 28
51°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 46°F
Max: 51°F
Fresh Breeze: 20 mps NNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 93%
Cloud cover: 100%
Fri Mar 29
53°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 42°F
Max: 58°F
Fresh Breeze: 19 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 59%
Cloud cover: 29%
Sat Mar 30
64°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 48°F
Max: 66°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 50%
Cloud cover: 75%
Sun Mar 31
71°F
Light Rain
Min: 56°F
Max: 71°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 56%
Cloud cover: 16%
Mon Apr 1
66°F
Light Rain
Min: 55°F
Max: 66°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 73%
Cloud cover: 99%
Tue Apr 2
75°F
Light Rain
Min: 56°F
Max: 77°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 58%
Cloud cover: 48%

More about Newport News

About Newport News

The city of Newport News, VA in Newport News County has an approximate population of 180,719. [6]

Newport News Solar Power

Newport News, VA Solar Energy

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

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