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Solar Energy in Hillsville, VA

Solar Energy in Hillsville

The month of May has the highest historical solar radition values in Hillsville with an average of 5.6 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Hillsville

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Hillsville

The total length of the day in Hillsville, VA today (March 29, 2024) will be 12 hours and 32 minutes. [More]

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Hillsville, VA Solar Energy

Solar Power in Hillsville, VA

Solar Energy Data in Hillsville, VA

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Hillsville, VA

Solar Radiation Data in Hillsville

Based on historical Hillsville, 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 Hillsville. [1]

Hillsville has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.24 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 0% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.25 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Hillsville that are always titled at the latitude of Hillsville (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.9 kWh/m2/day, or about 16% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.24 kWh/m2/day and approximately 15% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.25 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 Hillsville

Solar Radiation Data in Hillsville, VA

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Hillsville, VA

Solar Radiation Data in Hillsville

Hillsville, VA has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.09 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Hillsville is May with an average of 5.6 kWh/m2/day, followed by April at 5.54 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.52 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Hillsville (Virginia) are December with an average of 3.96 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.38 kWh/m2/day and February at 4.69 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Hillsville

The average monthly solar radiation level in Hillsville, VA, of 5.09 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 30% 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: Hillsville vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Hillsville

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 29, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:11 am
    • Sunset: 7:43 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:32
Solar Energy Statistics for Hillsville

Best Months for Solar in Hillsville

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation May (5.6 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: May (5.43 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: March (4.69 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.01 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Hillsville

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Solar Power Output in Hillsville

The Power of Solar in Hillsville, VA

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Hillsville, VA

Solar Radiation Data in Hillsville

Hillsville (VA) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5646.86 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Hillsville is May with an average of 524.2 kWhac, followed by April at 507.72 kWhac and March at 499.49 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Hillsville (Virginia) are December with an average of 387.25 kWhac, followed by February with an average of 414.78 kWhac and January at 432.66 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Hillsville

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Weather Forecast for Hillsville, VA [5]

Fri Mar 29
57°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 36°F
Max: 59°F
Fresh Breeze: 18 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 45%
Cloud cover: 4%
Sat Mar 30
64°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 41°F
Max: 65°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 37%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Mar 31
69°F
Light Rain
Min: 53°F
Max: 73°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 49%
Cloud cover: 74%
Mon Apr 1
68°F
Light Rain
Min: 57°F
Max: 69°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 63%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 2
75°F
Light Rain
Min: 57°F
Max: 75°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 53%
Cloud cover: 59%
Wed Apr 3
42°F
Rain And Snow
Min: 33°F
Max: 56°F
Fresh Breeze: 19 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 65%
Cloud cover: 85%

More about Hillsville

About Hillsville

The town of Hillsville, VA in Carroll County has an approximate population of 2,681. [6]

Hillsville Solar Power

Hillsville, VA Solar Energy

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

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