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Solar Power in 24040 (Roanoke, VA)

Solar Energy in 24040

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Solar Panels in 24040

Solar panels in 24040 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 24040

The total length of the day in 24040 (Roanoke, VA) today (April 25, 2024) will be 13 hours and 36 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 24040 (Roanoke, VA)

Solar Energy Data for 24040

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Solar Energy Analysis for 24040

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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 24040

Solar Radiation Data in 24040

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 24040

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Solar Power Comparison: 24040 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 24040

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Solar Power: 24040 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 24040 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 24040

Sunrise / Sunset in 24040

Sunrise/Sunset for April 25, 2024 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 6:29 am
- Sunset: 8:05 pm
- Length of Day: 13:36

Best Months for Solar in 24040

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Solar Panel Installs in 24040

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Solar Power Output in 24040

The Power of Solar in 24040

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 24040. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 24040. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 24040

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Weather Forecast for 24040 ^[5]

Thu Apr 25

66°F

Scattered Clouds
Min: 46°F
Max: 70°F

Gentle Breeze: 8 mps ESE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 41%
Cloud cover: 26%

Fri Apr 26

56°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 45°F
Max: 62°F

Gentle Breeze: 8 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 62%
Cloud cover: 99%

Sat Apr 27

53°F

Light Rain
Min: 49°F
Max: 57°F

Light breeze: 4 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 96%
Cloud cover: 100%

Sun Apr 28

81°F

Broken Clouds
Min: 50°F
Max: 81°F

Light breeze: 6 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 44%
Cloud cover: 55%

Mon Apr 29

84°F

Broken Clouds
Min: 57°F
Max: 84°F

Gentle Breeze: 8 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 40%
Cloud cover: 66%

Tue Apr 30

82°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 59°F
Max: 82°F

Gentle Breeze: 8 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 44%
Cloud cover: 82%

More about 24040

About 24040

The ZIP code 24040 is associated with the city of Roanoke in Roanoke (city) County in Virginia.

24040 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 24040, or for more solar-related resources for VA, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.