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Solar Energy in Farmville, VA

Solar Energy in Farmville

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in Farmville with an average of 5.8 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Farmville

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Farmville

The total length of the day in Farmville, VA today (April 01, 2025) will be 12 hours and 41 minutes. [More]

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Farmville, VA Solar Energy

Solar Power in Farmville, VA

Solar Energy Data in Farmville, VA

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Farmville, VA

Solar Radiation Data in Farmville

Based on historical Farmville, 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 Farmville. [1]

Farmville has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.33 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 2% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.42 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Farmville that are always titled at the latitude of Farmville (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.04 kWh/m2/day, or about 16% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.33 kWh/m2/day and approximately 14% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.42 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 Farmville

Solar Radiation Data in Farmville, VA

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Farmville, VA

Solar Radiation Data in Farmville

Farmville, VA has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.19 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Farmville is August with an average of 5.8 kWh/m2/day, followed by July at 5.77 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.76 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Farmville (Virginia) are December with an average of 4 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.32 kWh/m2/day and November at 4.67 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Farmville

The average monthly solar radiation level in Farmville, VA, of 5.19 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 32% 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: Farmville vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Farmville

  • Sunrise/Sunset for April 01, 2025 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:56 am
    • Sunset: 7:37 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:41
Solar Energy Statistics for Farmville

Best Months for Solar in Farmville

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (5.8 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: June (5.7 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: June (4.95 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.31 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Farmville

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Solar Power Output in Farmville

The Power of Solar in Farmville, VA

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Farmville, VA

Solar Radiation Data in Farmville

Farmville (VA) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5664.48 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Farmville is July with an average of 511.82 kWhac, followed by August at 511.63 kWhac and April at 506.64 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Farmville (Virginia) are December with an average of 386.56 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 423.17 kWhac and February at 426.64 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Farmville

Farmville Electricity Costs

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Farmville Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Farmville, VA [5]

Tue Apr 1
61°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 47°F
Max: 65°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 38%
Cloud cover: 9%
Wed Apr 2
62°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 42°F
Max: 64°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 46%
Cloud cover: 100%
Thu Apr 3
76°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 61°F
Max: 77°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 72%
Cloud cover: 100%
Fri Apr 4
80°F
Light Rain
Min: 66°F
Max: 80°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 59%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat Apr 5
83°F
Light Rain
Min: 63°F
Max: 85°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 46%
Cloud cover: 97%
Sun Apr 6
84°F
Light Rain
Min: 67°F
Max: 84°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 41%
Cloud cover: 98%

More about Farmville

About Farmville

The town of Farmville, VA in Prince Edward County has an approximate population of 8,216. [6]

Farmville Solar Power

Farmville, VA Solar Energy

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

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