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Solar Energy in Orange, VA

Solar Energy in Orange

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Orange with an average of 5.78 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Orange

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Orange

The total length of the day in Orange, VA today (December 21, 2024) will be 9 hours and 33 minutes. [More]

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Orange, VA Solar Energy

Solar Power in Orange, VA

Solar Energy Data in Orange, VA

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Orange, VA

Solar Radiation Data in Orange

Based on historical Orange, 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 Orange. [1]

Orange has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.21 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 Orange that are always titled at the latitude of Orange (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.92 kWh/m2/day, or about 17% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.21 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 Orange

Solar Radiation Data in Orange, VA

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Orange, VA

Solar Radiation Data in Orange

Orange, VA has a average annual solar radiation value of 5 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Orange is July with an average of 5.78 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 5.65 kWh/m2/day and April at 5.58 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Orange (Virginia) are December with an average of 3.8 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.04 kWh/m2/day and November at 4.52 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Orange

The average monthly solar radiation level in Orange, VA, of 5 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 27% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 24% 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: Orange vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Orange

  • Sunrise/Sunset for December 21, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:24 am
    • Sunset: 4:57 pm
    • Length of Day: 9:33
Solar Energy Statistics for Orange

Best Months for Solar in Orange

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (5.78 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: June (5.61 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: June (4.8 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.2 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Orange

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Solar Power Output in Orange

The Power of Solar in Orange, VA

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Orange, VA

Solar Radiation Data in Orange

Orange (VA) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5450.44 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Orange is July with an average of 510.07 kWhac, followed by April at 501.76 kWhac and August at 499.98 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Orange (Virginia) are December with an average of 368.89 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 398.77 kWhac and November at 414.06 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Orange

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Orange Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Orange, VA [5]

Sat Dec 21
38°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 25°F
Max: 38°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 38%
Cloud cover: 81%
Sun Dec 22
33°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 22°F
Max: 35°F
Light breeze: 4 mps ESE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 32%
Cloud cover: 7%
Mon Dec 23
37°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 22°F
Max: 41°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 35%
Cloud cover: 27%
Tue Dec 24
52°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 28°F
Max: 52°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 52%
Cloud cover: 78%
Wed Dec 25
42°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 27°F
Max: 42°F
Light breeze: 4 mps NNE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 55%
Cloud cover: 95%
Thu Dec 26
45°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 29°F
Max: 45°F
Calm: 3 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 58%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Orange

About Orange

The town of Orange, VA in Orange County has an approximate population of 4,721. [6]

Orange Solar Power

Orange, VA Solar Energy

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

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