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Solar Energy in Chesapeake, VA

Solar Energy in Chesapeake

The month of May has the highest historical solar radition values in Chesapeake with an average of 5.79 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Chesapeake

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Chesapeake

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

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Chesapeake, VA Solar Energy

Solar Power in Chesapeake, VA

Solar Energy Data in Chesapeake, VA

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Chesapeake, VA

Solar Radiation Data in Chesapeake

Based on historical Chesapeake, 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 Chesapeake. [1]

Chesapeake has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.32 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 0% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.33 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Chesapeake that are always titled at the latitude of Chesapeake (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5 kWh/m2/day, or about 16% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.32 kWh/m2/day and approximately 15% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.33 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 Chesapeake

Solar Radiation Data in Chesapeake, VA

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Chesapeake, VA

Solar Radiation Data in Chesapeake

Chesapeake, VA has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.22 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Chesapeake is May with an average of 5.79 kWh/m2/day, followed by April at 5.78 kWh/m2/day and July at 5.66 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Chesapeake (Virginia) are December with an average of 4.18 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.46 kWh/m2/day and November at 4.67 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Chesapeake

The average monthly solar radiation level in Chesapeake, VA, of 5.22 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 33% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 21% 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: Chesapeake vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Chesapeake

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 28, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:55 am
    • Sunset: 7:24 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:29
Solar Energy Statistics for Chesapeake

Best Months for Solar in Chesapeake

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation May (5.79 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: May (5.72 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: May (4.93 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.22 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Chesapeake

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Solar Power Output in Chesapeake

The Power of Solar in Chesapeake, VA

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Chesapeake, VA

Solar Radiation Data in Chesapeake

Chesapeake (VA) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5929.84 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Chesapeake is May with an average of 547.81 kWhac, followed by April at 544.01 kWhac and July at 527.32 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Chesapeake (Virginia) are December with an average of 420.09 kWhac, followed by February with an average of 436.28 kWhac and November at 451.31 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Chesapeake

Chesapeake Electricity Costs

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Chesapeake Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Chesapeake, VA [5]

Thu Mar 28
49°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 47°F
Max: 50°F
Moderate breeze: 18 mps N
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 97%
Cloud cover: 100%
Fri Mar 29
54°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 43°F
Max: 59°F
Fresh Breeze: 19 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 51%
Cloud cover: 31%
Sat Mar 30
66°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 48°F
Max: 68°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 44%
Cloud cover: 71%
Sun Mar 31
74°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 56°F
Max: 74°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 52%
Cloud cover: 18%
Mon Apr 1
52°F
Light Rain
Min: 49°F
Max: 59°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps NE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 88%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 2
61°F
Light Rain
Min: 50°F
Max: 65°F
Moderate breeze: 12 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 96%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Chesapeake

About Chesapeake

The city of Chesapeake, VA in Chesapeake County has an approximate population of 222,209. [6]

Chesapeake Solar Power

Chesapeake, VA Solar Energy

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

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