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Solar Energy in Occoquan, VA

Solar Energy in Occoquan

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Occoquan with an average of 5.77 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Occoquan

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Occoquan

The total length of the day in Occoquan, VA today (March 28, 2024) will be 12 hours and 31 minutes. [More]

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Occoquan, VA Solar Energy

Solar Power in Occoquan, VA

Solar Energy Data in Occoquan, VA

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Occoquan, VA

Solar Radiation Data in Occoquan

Based on historical Occoquan, 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 Occoquan. [1]

Occoquan has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.19 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 1% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.24 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Occoquan that are always titled at the latitude of Occoquan (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.9 kWh/m2/day, or about 17% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.19 kWh/m2/day and approximately 16% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.24 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 Occoquan

Solar Radiation Data in Occoquan, VA

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Occoquan, VA

Solar Radiation Data in Occoquan

Occoquan, VA has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.97 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Occoquan is July with an average of 5.77 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 5.67 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.63 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Occoquan (Virginia) are December with an average of 3.49 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.99 kWh/m2/day and November at 4.26 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Occoquan

The average monthly solar radiation level in Occoquan, VA, of 4.97 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 26% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 25% 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: Occoquan vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Occoquan

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 28, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:58 am
    • Sunset: 7:29 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:31
Solar Energy Statistics for Occoquan

Best Months for Solar in Occoquan

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (5.77 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.64 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (4.75 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.16 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Occoquan

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Solar Power Output in Occoquan

The Power of Solar in Occoquan, VA

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Occoquan, VA

Solar Radiation Data in Occoquan

Occoquan (VA) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5506.08 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Occoquan is July with an average of 515.6 kWhac, followed by August at 508.42 kWhac and May at 501.51 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Occoquan (Virginia) are December with an average of 347.25 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 401.86 kWhac and January at 402.48 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Occoquan

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Occoquan Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Occoquan, VA [5]

Thu Mar 28
49°F
Light Rain
Min: 45°F
Max: 50°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps NNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 79%
Cloud cover: 100%
Fri Mar 29
53°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 37°F
Max: 58°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 53%
Cloud cover: 83%
Sat Mar 30
57°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 42°F
Max: 60°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 67%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Mar 31
70°F
Light Rain
Min: 52°F
Max: 71°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps NNE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 59%
Cloud cover: 81%
Mon Apr 1
50°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 46°F
Max: 51°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps ESE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 95%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 2
51°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 45°F
Max: 57°F
Light breeze: 7 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 90%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Occoquan

About Occoquan

The town of Occoquan, VA in Prince William County has an approximate population of 934. [6]

Occoquan Solar Power

Occoquan, VA Solar Energy

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

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