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Solar Energy in Portsmouth, VA

Solar Energy in Portsmouth

The month of June has the highest historical solar radition values in Portsmouth with an average of 5.88 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Portsmouth

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Portsmouth

The total length of the day in Portsmouth, VA today (March 28, 2024) will be 12 hours and 29 minutes. [More]

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Portsmouth, VA Solar Energy

Solar Power in Portsmouth, VA

Solar Energy Data in Portsmouth, VA

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Portsmouth, VA

Solar Radiation Data in Portsmouth

Based on historical Portsmouth, 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 Portsmouth. [1]

Portsmouth has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.32 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 0% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.33 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Portsmouth that are always titled at the latitude of Portsmouth (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5 kWh/m2/day, or about 16% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.32 kWh/m2/day and approximately 15% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.33 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 Portsmouth

Solar Radiation Data in Portsmouth, VA

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Portsmouth, VA

Solar Radiation Data in Portsmouth

Portsmouth, VA has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.26 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Portsmouth is June with an average of 5.88 kWh/m2/day, followed by May at 5.85 kWh/m2/day and April at 5.79 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Portsmouth (Virginia) are December with an average of 4.19 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.33 kWh/m2/day and November at 4.73 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Portsmouth

The average monthly solar radiation level in Portsmouth, VA, of 5.26 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: Portsmouth vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Portsmouth

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 28, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:55 am
    • Sunset: 7:24 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:29
Solar Energy Statistics for Portsmouth

Best Months for Solar in Portsmouth

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation June (5.88 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: May (5.72 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: May (4.93 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.22 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Portsmouth

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Solar Power Output in Portsmouth

The Power of Solar in Portsmouth, VA

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Portsmouth, VA

Solar Radiation Data in Portsmouth

Portsmouth (VA) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5980.85 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Portsmouth is May with an average of 553.25 kWhac, followed by April at 545.09 kWhac and June at 529.87 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Portsmouth (Virginia) are December with an average of 428.6 kWhac, followed by February with an average of 437.27 kWhac and January at 438.74 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Portsmouth

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Portsmouth Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Portsmouth, VA [5]

Thu Mar 28
50°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 46°F
Max: 50°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps NNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 95%
Cloud cover: 100%
Fri Mar 29
53°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 41°F
Max: 58°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 58%
Cloud cover: 27%
Sat Mar 30
65°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 47°F
Max: 68°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 46%
Cloud cover: 67%
Sun Mar 31
73°F
Light Rain
Min: 55°F
Max: 73°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 53%
Cloud cover: 12%
Mon Apr 1
70°F
Light Rain
Min: 56°F
Max: 70°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps NE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 67%
Cloud cover: 98%
Tue Apr 2
77°F
Light Rain
Min: 57°F
Max: 78°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 54%
Cloud cover: 51%

More about Portsmouth

About Portsmouth

The city of Portsmouth, VA in Portsmouth County has an approximate population of 95,535. [6]

Portsmouth Solar Power

Portsmouth, VA Solar Energy

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

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