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Solar Energy in Edinburg, VA

Solar Energy in Edinburg

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

Solar Panels in Edinburg

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Edinburg

The total length of the day in Edinburg, VA today (April 26, 2024) will be 13 hours and 43 minutes. [More]

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Edinburg, VA Solar Energy

Solar Power in Edinburg, VA

Solar Energy Data in Edinburg, VA

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Edinburg, VA

Solar Radiation Data in Edinburg

Based on historical Edinburg, 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 Edinburg. [1]

Edinburg has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.12 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 1% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.09 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Edinburg that are always titled at the latitude of Edinburg (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.8 kWh/m2/day, or about 17% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.12 kWh/m2/day and approximately 17% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.09 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 Edinburg

Solar Radiation Data in Edinburg, VA

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Edinburg, VA

Solar Radiation Data in Edinburg

Edinburg, VA has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.9 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Edinburg is August with an average of 5.72 kWh/m2/day, followed by July at 5.65 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.44 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Edinburg (Virginia) are December with an average of 3.41 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.96 kWh/m2/day and November at 4.21 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Edinburg

The average monthly solar radiation level in Edinburg, VA, of 4.9 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 25% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 26% 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: Edinburg vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Edinburg

  • Sunrise/Sunset for April 26, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:20 am
    • Sunset: 8:03 pm
    • Length of Day: 13:43
Solar Energy Statistics for Edinburg

Best Months for Solar in Edinburg

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (5.72 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: August (5.54 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: June (4.67 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.11 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Edinburg

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Solar Power Output in Edinburg

The Power of Solar in Edinburg, VA

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Edinburg, VA

Solar Radiation Data in Edinburg

Edinburg (VA) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5403.53 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Edinburg is August with an average of 512.26 kWhac, followed by July at 505.22 kWhac and April at 488.38 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Edinburg (Virginia) are December with an average of 338.69 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 394.83 kWhac and January at 396.63 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Edinburg

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Weather Forecast for Edinburg, VA [5]

Fri Apr 26
61°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 46°F
Max: 62°F
Light breeze: 7 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 42%
Cloud cover: 95%
Sat Apr 27
51°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 44°F
Max: 59°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 93%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Apr 28
79°F
Light Rain
Min: 53°F
Max: 80°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 48%
Cloud cover: 45%
Mon Apr 29
84°F
Light Rain
Min: 57°F
Max: 84°F
Light breeze: 7 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 43%
Cloud cover: 53%
Tue Apr 30
77°F
Light Rain
Min: 59°F
Max: 77°F
Light breeze: 6 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 59%
Cloud cover: 100%
Wed May 1
82°F
Light Rain
Min: 56°F
Max: 82°F
Light breeze: 4 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 42%
Cloud cover: 7%

More about Edinburg

About Edinburg

The town of Edinburg, VA in Shenandoah County has an approximate population of 1,041. [6]

Edinburg Solar Power

Edinburg, VA Solar Energy

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

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