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Solar Energy in Clifton Forge, VA

Solar Energy in Clifton Forge

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Clifton Forge with an average of 5.72 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Clifton Forge

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Clifton Forge

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

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Clifton Forge, VA Solar Energy

Solar Power in Clifton Forge, VA

Solar Energy Data in Clifton Forge, VA

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Clifton Forge, VA

Solar Radiation Data in Clifton Forge

Based on historical Clifton Forge, 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 Clifton Forge. [1]

Clifton Forge has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.11 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 2% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.02 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Clifton Forge that are always titled at the latitude of Clifton Forge (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.77 kWh/m2/day, or about 16% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.11 kWh/m2/day and approximately 19% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.02 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 Clifton Forge

Solar Radiation Data in Clifton Forge, VA

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in Clifton Forge.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Clifton Forge, VA

Solar Radiation Data in Clifton Forge

Clifton Forge, VA has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.99 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Clifton Forge is July with an average of 5.72 kWh/m2/day, followed by June at 5.65 kWh/m2/day and August at 5.55 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Clifton Forge (Virginia) are December with an average of 3.8 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.91 kWh/m2/day and November at 4.32 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: Clifton Forge vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in Clifton Forge

The average monthly solar radiation level in Clifton Forge, VA, of 4.99 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 27% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 25% 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: Clifton Forge vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average Clifton Forge 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 Clifton Forge

Sunrise / Sunset in Clifton Forge

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 28, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:09 am
    • Sunset: 7:38 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:29
Solar Energy Statistics for Clifton Forge

Best Months for Solar in Clifton Forge

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (5.72 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: June (5.39 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: March (4.57 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (5.98 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Clifton Forge

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Solar Power Output in Clifton Forge

The Power of Solar in Clifton Forge, VA

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Clifton Forge, VA

Solar Radiation Data in Clifton Forge

Clifton Forge (VA) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5493.86 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Clifton Forge is July with an average of 518.46 kWhac, followed by August at 498.42 kWhac and June at 497.21 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Clifton Forge (Virginia) are December with an average of 375.1 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 388.56 kWhac and November at 404.69 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Clifton Forge

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Clifton Forge Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Clifton Forge, VA [5]

Thu Mar 28
52°F
Light Rain
Min: 42°F
Max: 55°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 56%
Cloud cover: 97%
Fri Mar 29
58°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 40°F
Max: 61°F
Moderate breeze: 18 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 47%
Cloud cover: 30%
Sat Mar 30
65°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 46°F
Max: 68°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 43%
Cloud cover: 99%
Sun Mar 31
64°F
Light Rain
Min: 59°F
Max: 70°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 80%
Cloud cover: 99%
Mon Apr 1
63°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 58°F
Max: 63°F
Light breeze: 4 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 89%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 2
67°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 57°F
Max: 73°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 84%
Cloud cover: 98%

More about Clifton Forge

About Clifton Forge

The town of Clifton Forge, VA in Alleghany County has an approximate population of 3,884. [6]

Clifton Forge Solar Power

Clifton Forge, VA Solar Energy

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

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