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Solar Energy in Drakes Branch, VA

Solar Energy in Drakes Branch

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Solar Panels in Drakes Branch

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Drakes Branch

The total length of the day in Drakes Branch, VA today (March 31, 2025) will be 12 hours and 38 minutes. [More]

Solar Power in Drakes Branch, VA

Solar Energy Data in Drakes Branch, VA

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Solar Energy Analysis for Drakes Branch, VA

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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 Drakes Branch

Solar Radiation Data in Drakes Branch, VA

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Solar Radiation Analysis for Drakes Branch, VA

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Solar Power Comparison: Drakes Branch vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in Drakes Branch

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Solar Power: Drakes Branch vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average Drakes Branch 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 Drakes Branch

Sunrise / Sunset in Drakes Branch

Sunrise/Sunset for March 31, 2025 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 6:59 am
- Sunset: 7:37 pm
- Length of Day: 12:38

Solar Energy Statistics for Drakes Branch

Best Months for Solar in Drakes Branch

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Solar Panel Installs in Drakes Branch

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Solar Power Output in Drakes Branch

The Power of Solar in Drakes Branch, VA

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

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Solar Output Analysis for Drakes Branch, VA

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Cost of Utilities in Drakes Branch

Drakes Branch Electricity Costs

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Drakes Branch Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Drakes Branch, VA ^[5]

Mon Mar 31

78°F

Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 64°F
Max: 78°F

Moderate breeze: 14 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 59%
Cloud cover: 72%

Tue Apr 1

62°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 48°F
Max: 66°F

Moderate breeze: 13 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 43%
Cloud cover: 8%

Wed Apr 2

62°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 42°F
Max: 68°F

Moderate breeze: 13 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 49%
Cloud cover: 100%

Thu Apr 3

75°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 62°F
Max: 79°F

Moderate breeze: 14 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 72%
Cloud cover: 100%

Fri Apr 4

85°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 66°F
Max: 85°F

Gentle Breeze: 11 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 44%
Cloud cover: 88%

Sat Apr 5

85°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 66°F
Max: 86°F

Moderate breeze: 13 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 40%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Drakes Branch

About Drakes Branch

The town of Drakes Branch, VA in Charlotte County has an approximate population of 530. ^[6]

Drakes Branch, VA Solar Energy

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