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Solar Energy in Charlottesville, VA

Solar Energy in Charlottesville

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in Charlottesville with an average of 5.69 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Charlottesville

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Charlottesville

The total length of the day in Charlottesville, VA today (March 29, 2024) will be 12 hours and 32 minutes. [More]

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Charlottesville, VA Solar Energy

Solar Power in Charlottesville, VA

Solar Energy Data in Charlottesville, VA

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Charlottesville, VA

Solar Radiation Data in Charlottesville

Based on historical Charlottesville, 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 Charlottesville. [1]

Charlottesville has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.23 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 2% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.3 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Charlottesville that are always titled at the latitude of Charlottesville (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.96 kWh/m2/day, or about 17% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.23 kWh/m2/day and approximately 15% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.3 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 Charlottesville

Solar Radiation Data in Charlottesville, VA

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Charlottesville, VA

Solar Radiation Data in Charlottesville

Charlottesville, VA has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.15 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Charlottesville is August with an average of 5.69 kWh/m2/day, followed by July at 5.67 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.64 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Charlottesville (Virginia) are December with an average of 3.91 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.17 kWh/m2/day and November at 4.55 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Charlottesville

The average monthly solar radiation level in Charlottesville, VA, of 5.15 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 31% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 22% 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: Charlottesville vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Charlottesville

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 29, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:02 am
    • Sunset: 7:34 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:32
Solar Energy Statistics for Charlottesville

Best Months for Solar in Charlottesville

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (5.69 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: June (5.62 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: March (4.92 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.21 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Charlottesville

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Solar Power Output in Charlottesville

The Power of Solar in Charlottesville, VA

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Charlottesville, VA

Solar Radiation Data in Charlottesville

Charlottesville (VA) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5626.38 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Charlottesville is May with an average of 512.84 kWhac, followed by August at 503.14 kWhac and July at 500.36 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Charlottesville (Virginia) are December with an average of 382.05 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 411.15 kWhac and November at 422.74 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Charlottesville

Charlottesville Electricity Costs

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Charlottesville Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Charlottesville, VA [5]

Fri Mar 29
57°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 39°F
Max: 62°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 46%
Cloud cover: 32%
Sat Mar 30
63°F
Light Rain
Min: 43°F
Max: 69°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 51%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Mar 31
70°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 53°F
Max: 72°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 56%
Cloud cover: 88%
Mon Apr 1
61°F
Light Rain
Min: 51°F
Max: 67°F
Light breeze: 5 mps NE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 81%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 2
58°F
Light Rain
Min: 53°F
Max: 73°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 96%
Cloud cover: 100%
Wed Apr 3
58°F
Light Rain
Min: 43°F
Max: 68°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 46%
Cloud cover: 50%

More about Charlottesville

About Charlottesville

The city of Charlottesville, VA in Charlottesville County has an approximate population of 43,475. [6]

Charlottesville Solar Power

Charlottesville, VA Solar Energy

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

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