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Solar Power in 26228 (Kanawha Head, WV)

Solar Energy in 26228

The month of June has the highest historical solar radition values in 26228 with an average of 5.65 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 26228

Solar panels in 26228 that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 26228

The total length of the day in 26228 (Kanawha Head, WV) today (April 30, 2024) will be 13 hours and 52 minutes. [More]

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26228 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 26228 (Kanawha Head, WV)

Solar Energy Data for 26228

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 26228.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 26228

Solar Radiation Data in 26228

Based on historical 26228 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 26228. [1]

The region associated with 26228 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.86 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 8% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.57 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 26228 that are always titled at the latitude of Kanawha Head (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.39 kWh/m2/day, or about 14% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.86 kWh/m2/day and approximately 23% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.57 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 26228

Solar Radiation Data in 26228

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 26228.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 26228

Solar Radiation Data in 26228

The region associated with 26228 has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.61 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 26228 is June with an average of 5.65 kWh/m2/day, followed by July at 5.46 kWh/m2/day and August at 5.44 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 26228 are December with an average of 2.95 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.1 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.63 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 26228 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 26228

The average monthly solar radiation level in 26228, of 4.61 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 17% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 30% 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: 26228 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 26228 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 26228

Sunrise / Sunset in 26228

  • Sunrise/Sunset for April 30, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:22 am
    • Sunset: 8:14 pm
    • Length of Day: 13:52
Solar Energy Statistics for 26228

Best Months for Solar in 26228

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation June (5.65 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: August (5.33 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: June (4.2 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (5.85 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 26228

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 26228 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 26228

The Power of Solar in 26228

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 26228. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 26228. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 26228

Solar Radiation Data in 26228

26228 has a average annual solar AC output value of 5082.31 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 26228 is June with an average of 500.27 kWhac, followed by July at 495.6 kWhac and August at 494.42 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 26228 are December with an average of 292.29 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 308.26 kWhac and November at 339.18 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 26228 [5]

Tue Apr 30
64°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 57°F
Max: 69°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 78%
Cloud cover: 100%
Wed May 1
70°F
Few Clouds
Min: 56°F
Max: 74°F
Light breeze: 7 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 44%
Cloud cover: 15%
Thu May 2
78°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 54°F
Max: 80°F
Light breeze: 6 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 40%
Cloud cover: 2%
Fri May 3
68°F
Light Rain
Min: 59°F
Max: 72°F
Light breeze: 6 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 75%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat May 4
65°F
Light Rain
Min: 60°F
Max: 65°F
Light breeze: 4 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 94%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun May 5
67°F
Light Rain
Min: 54°F
Max: 67°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 89%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about 26228

About 26228

The ZIP code 26228 is associated with the city of Kanawha Head in Upshur County in West Virginia.

26228 Solar Power

26228 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 26228, or for more solar-related resources for WV, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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