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Solar Energy in Parksley, VA

Solar Energy in Parksley

The month of May has the highest historical solar radition values in Parksley with an average of 6.03 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Parksley

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Parksley

The total length of the day in Parksley, VA today (December 21, 2024) will be 9 hours and 35 minutes. [More]

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Parksley, VA Solar Energy

Solar Power in Parksley, VA

Solar Energy Data in Parksley, VA

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Parksley, VA

Solar Radiation Data in Parksley

Based on historical Parksley, 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 Parksley. [1]

Parksley has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.34 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 2% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.45 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Parksley that are always titled at the latitude of Parksley (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.04 kWh/m2/day, or about 16% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.34 kWh/m2/day and approximately 13% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.45 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 Parksley

Solar Radiation Data in Parksley, VA

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Parksley, VA

Solar Radiation Data in Parksley

Parksley, VA has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.27 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Parksley is May with an average of 6.03 kWh/m2/day, followed by June at 5.97 kWh/m2/day and April at 5.96 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Parksley (Virginia) are December with an average of 3.8 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.28 kWh/m2/day and November at 4.39 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Parksley

The average monthly solar radiation level in Parksley, VA, of 5.27 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 34% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 20% 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: Parksley vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Parksley

  • Sunrise/Sunset for December 21, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:13 am
    • Sunset: 4:48 pm
    • Length of Day: 9:35
Solar Energy Statistics for Parksley

Best Months for Solar in Parksley

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation May (6.03 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: May (5.76 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: June (5.11 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.33 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Parksley

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Solar Power Output in Parksley

The Power of Solar in Parksley, VA

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Parksley, VA

Solar Radiation Data in Parksley

Parksley (VA) has a average annual solar AC output value of 6021.32 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Parksley is May with an average of 574.9 kWhac, followed by April at 559.35 kWhac and August at 549.66 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Parksley (Virginia) are December with an average of 384.35 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 427.61 kWhac and January at 434.52 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Parksley

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Weather Forecast for Parksley, VA [5]

Sat Dec 21
37°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 30°F
Max: 40°F
Fresh Breeze: 23 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 60%
Cloud cover: 75%
Sun Dec 22
30°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 25°F
Max: 32°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps N
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 49%
Cloud cover: 66%
Mon Dec 23
36°F
Few Clouds
Min: 26°F
Max: 38°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 35%
Cloud cover: 13%
Tue Dec 24
42°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 37°F
Max: 44°F
Moderate breeze: 12 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 64%
Cloud cover: 100%
Wed Dec 25
44°F
Few Clouds
Min: 32°F
Max: 44°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps NNE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 65%
Cloud cover: 20%
Thu Dec 26
50°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 40°F
Max: 50°F
Light breeze: 7 mps ENE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 63%
Cloud cover: 25%

More about Parksley

About Parksley

The town of Parksley, VA in Accomack County has an approximate population of 842. [6]

Parksley Solar Power

Parksley, VA Solar Energy

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

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