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Solar Energy in Christiansburg, VA

Solar Energy in Christiansburg

The month of June has the highest historical solar radition values in Christiansburg with an average of 5.63 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Christiansburg

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Christiansburg

The total length of the day in Christiansburg, VA today (March 29, 2024) will be 12 hours and 31 minutes. [More]

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Christiansburg, VA Solar Energy

Solar Power in Christiansburg, VA

Solar Energy Data in Christiansburg, VA

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Christiansburg, VA

Solar Radiation Data in Christiansburg

Based on historical Christiansburg, 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 Christiansburg. [1]

Christiansburg has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.19 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 2% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.11 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Christiansburg that are always titled at the latitude of Christiansburg (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.85 kWh/m2/day, or about 16% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.19 kWh/m2/day and approximately 18% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.11 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 Christiansburg

Solar Radiation Data in Christiansburg, VA

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Christiansburg, VA

Solar Radiation Data in Christiansburg

Christiansburg, VA has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.09 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Christiansburg is June with an average of 5.63 kWh/m2/day, followed by April at 5.62 kWh/m2/day and July at 5.6 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Christiansburg (Virginia) are December with an average of 3.81 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.15 kWh/m2/day and November at 4.52 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Christiansburg

The average monthly solar radiation level in Christiansburg, VA, of 5.09 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 30% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 23% 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: Christiansburg vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Christiansburg

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 29, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:10 am
    • Sunset: 7:41 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:31
Solar Energy Statistics for Christiansburg

Best Months for Solar in Christiansburg

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation June (5.63 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: August (5.47 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: March (4.53 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.04 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Christiansburg

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Solar Power Output in Christiansburg

The Power of Solar in Christiansburg, VA

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Christiansburg, VA

Solar Radiation Data in Christiansburg

Christiansburg (VA) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5581.52 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Christiansburg is May with an average of 511.49 kWhac, followed by April at 507.19 kWhac and July at 506.75 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Christiansburg (Virginia) are December with an average of 372.98 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 408.45 kWhac and February at 414.39 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Christiansburg

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Christiansburg Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Christiansburg, VA [5]

Fri Mar 29
55°F
Few Clouds
Min: 35°F
Max: 59°F
Fresh Breeze: 19 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 49%
Cloud cover: 13%
Sat Mar 30
64°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 42°F
Max: 66°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 41%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Mar 31
65°F
Light Rain
Min: 55°F
Max: 71°F
Moderate breeze: 12 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 66%
Cloud cover: 92%
Mon Apr 1
69°F
Light Rain
Min: 57°F
Max: 69°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 63%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 2
75°F
Light Rain
Min: 57°F
Max: 75°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 56%
Cloud cover: 45%
Wed Apr 3
43°F
Rain And Snow
Min: 34°F
Max: 58°F
Fresh Breeze: 21 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 72%
Cloud cover: 92%

More about Christiansburg

About Christiansburg

The town of Christiansburg, VA in Montgomery County has an approximate population of 21,041. [6]

Christiansburg Solar Power

Christiansburg, VA Solar Energy

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

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