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Solar Energy in Poquoson, VA

Solar Energy in Poquoson

The month of May has the highest historical solar radition values in Poquoson with an average of 5.98 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Poquoson

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Poquoson

The total length of the day in Poquoson, VA today (December 21, 2024) will be 9 hours and 39 minutes. [More]

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Poquoson, VA Solar Energy

Solar Power in Poquoson, VA

Solar Energy Data in Poquoson, VA

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Poquoson, VA

Solar Radiation Data in Poquoson

Based on historical Poquoson, 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 Poquoson. [1]

Poquoson has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.34 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 1% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.4 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Poquoson that are always titled at the latitude of Poquoson (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.03 kWh/m2/day, or about 16% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.34 kWh/m2/day and approximately 14% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.4 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 Poquoson

Solar Radiation Data in Poquoson, VA

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Poquoson, VA

Solar Radiation Data in Poquoson

Poquoson, VA has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.3 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Poquoson is May with an average of 5.98 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 5.92 kWh/m2/day and July at 5.87 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Poquoson (Virginia) are December with an average of 3.98 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.5 kWh/m2/day and November at 4.77 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Poquoson

The average monthly solar radiation level in Poquoson, VA, of 5.3 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 35% 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: Poquoson vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Poquoson

  • Sunrise/Sunset for December 21, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:14 am
    • Sunset: 4:53 pm
    • Length of Day: 9:39
Solar Energy Statistics for Poquoson

Best Months for Solar in Poquoson

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation May (5.98 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.71 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: June (5.03 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.3 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Poquoson

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Solar Power Output in Poquoson

The Power of Solar in Poquoson, VA

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Poquoson, VA

Solar Radiation Data in Poquoson

Poquoson (VA) has a average annual solar AC output value of 6008.33 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Poquoson is May with an average of 564.7 kWhac, followed by August at 544.04 kWhac and April at 539.69 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Poquoson (Virginia) are December with an average of 402.88 kWhac, followed by February with an average of 448.46 kWhac and January at 452.49 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Poquoson

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Weather Forecast for Poquoson, VA [5]

Sat Dec 21
42°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 33°F
Max: 42°F
Fresh Breeze: 20 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 47%
Cloud cover: 1%
Sun Dec 22
32°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 29°F
Max: 35°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 42%
Cloud cover: 3%
Mon Dec 23
36°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 32°F
Max: 42°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 44%
Cloud cover: 0%
Tue Dec 24
47°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 39°F
Max: 47°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps NNE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 51%
Cloud cover: 90%
Wed Dec 25
41°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 39°F
Max: 42°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps NNE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 67%
Cloud cover: 75%
Thu Dec 26
47°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 42°F
Max: 47°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps NNE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 75%
Cloud cover: 35%

More about Poquoson

About Poquoson

The city of Poquoson, VA in Poquoson County has an approximate population of 12,150. [6]

Poquoson Solar Power

Poquoson, VA Solar Energy

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

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