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Solar Energy in Virginia Beach, VA

Solar Energy in Virginia Beach

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Solar Panels in Virginia Beach

Solar panels in Virginia Beach that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in Virginia Beach

The total length of the day in Virginia Beach, VA today (August 19, 2026) will be 13 hours and 28 minutes. [More]

Solar Power in Virginia Beach, VA

Solar Energy Data in Virginia Beach, VA

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Solar Energy Analysis for Virginia Beach, VA

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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 Virginia Beach

Solar Radiation Data in Virginia Beach, VA

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Solar Radiation Analysis for Virginia Beach, VA

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Solar Power Comparison: Virginia Beach vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in Virginia Beach

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Solar Power: Virginia Beach vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average Virginia Beach solar radiation levels compare to average levels in a city with historcially high levels (NV) and a city with historically low levels (WA). ^[1]

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Solar Data & Statistics for Virginia Beach

Sunrise / Sunset in Virginia Beach

Sunrise/Sunset for August 19, 2026 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 6:23 am
- Sunset: 7:51 pm
- Length of Day: 13:28

Solar Energy Statistics for Virginia Beach

Best Months for Solar in Virginia Beach

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Solar Panel Installs in Virginia Beach

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Solar Power Output in Virginia Beach

The Power of Solar in Virginia Beach, VA

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

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Solar Output Analysis for Virginia Beach, VA

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Cost of Utilities in Virginia Beach

Virginia Beach Electricity Costs

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Solar Power Poll: Virginia Beach

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Virginia Beach Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Virginia Beach, VA ^[5]

Wed Aug 19

87°F

Light Rain
Min: 78°F
Max: 87°F

Gentle Breeze: 10 mps ESE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 63%
Cloud cover: 0%

Thu Aug 20

92°F

Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 76°F
Max: 93°F

Fresh Breeze: 19 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 61%
Cloud cover: 5%

Fri Aug 21

80°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 76°F
Max: 80°F

Gentle Breeze: 12 mps NE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 81%
Cloud cover: 100%

Sat Aug 22

77°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 75°F
Max: 82°F

Gentle Breeze: 9 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 84%
Cloud cover: 100%

Sun Aug 23

85°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 72°F
Max: 85°F

Moderate breeze: 13 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 61%
Cloud cover: 100%

Mon Aug 24

78°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 75°F
Max: 79°F

Moderate breeze: 13 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 51%
Cloud cover: 0%

More about Virginia Beach

About Virginia Beach

The city of Virginia Beach, VA in Virginia Beach County has an approximate population of 437,994. ^[6]

Virginia Beach, VA Solar Energy

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