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Solar Energy in Grottoes, VA

Solar Energy in Grottoes

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in Grottoes with an average of 5.7 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Grottoes

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Grottoes

The total length of the day in Grottoes, VA today (March 28, 2024) will be 12 hours and 30 minutes. [More]

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Grottoes, VA Solar Energy

Solar Power in Grottoes, VA

Solar Energy Data in Grottoes, VA

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Grottoes, VA

Solar Radiation Data in Grottoes

Based on historical Grottoes, 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 Grottoes. [1]

Grottoes has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.25 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 2% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.32 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Grottoes that are always titled at the latitude of Grottoes (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.97 kWh/m2/day, or about 17% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.25 kWh/m2/day and approximately 15% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.32 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 Grottoes

Solar Radiation Data in Grottoes, VA

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Grottoes, VA

Solar Radiation Data in Grottoes

Grottoes, VA has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.06 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Grottoes is August with an average of 5.7 kWh/m2/day, followed by July at 5.65 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.62 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Grottoes (Virginia) are December with an average of 3.73 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.13 kWh/m2/day and November at 4.5 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Grottoes

The average monthly solar radiation level in Grottoes, VA, of 5.06 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 29% 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: Grottoes vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Grottoes

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 28, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:05 am
    • Sunset: 7:35 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:30
Solar Energy Statistics for Grottoes

Best Months for Solar in Grottoes

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (5.7 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: August (5.65 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: March (4.85 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.21 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Grottoes

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Solar Power Output in Grottoes

The Power of Solar in Grottoes, VA

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Grottoes, VA

Solar Radiation Data in Grottoes

Grottoes (VA) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5666.54 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Grottoes is May with an average of 521.7 kWhac, followed by August at 519.6 kWhac and July at 515.88 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Grottoes (Virginia) are December with an average of 370.03 kWhac, followed by February with an average of 412.21 kWhac and January at 418.93 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Grottoes

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Grottoes Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Grottoes, VA [5]

Thu Mar 28
52°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 41°F
Max: 56°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 53%
Cloud cover: 99%
Fri Mar 29
51°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 37°F
Max: 59°F
Fresh Breeze: 18 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 65%
Cloud cover: 72%
Sat Mar 30
63°F
Light Rain
Min: 44°F
Max: 66°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 49%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Mar 31
65°F
Light Rain
Min: 52°F
Max: 65°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 74%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Apr 1
50°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 48°F
Max: 56°F
Light breeze: 5 mps N
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 95%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 2
49°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 47°F
Max: 52°F
Light breeze: 6 mps ESE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 96%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Grottoes

About Grottoes

The town of Grottoes, VA in Rockingham County has an approximate population of 2,668. [6]

Grottoes Solar Power

Grottoes, VA Solar Energy

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

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