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Solar Energy in Radford, VA

Solar Energy in Radford

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Solar Panels in Radford

Solar panels in Radford that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in Radford

The total length of the day in Radford, VA today (December 30, 2024) will be 9 hours and 42 minutes. [More]

Solar Power in Radford, VA

Solar Energy Data in Radford, VA

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Solar Energy Analysis for Radford, VA

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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 Radford

Solar Radiation Data in Radford, VA

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Solar Radiation Analysis for Radford, VA

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

Solar Power Levels in Radford

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Solar Power: Radford vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average Radford solar radiation levels compare to average levels in a city with historcially high levels (NV) and a city with historically low levels (WA). ^[1]

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Solar Data & Statistics for Radford

Sunrise / Sunset in Radford

Sunrise/Sunset for December 30, 2024 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 7:34 am
- Sunset: 5:16 pm
- Length of Day: 9:42

Best Months for Solar in Radford

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Solar Panel Installs in Radford

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Solar Power Output in Radford

The Power of Solar in Radford, VA

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

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Solar Output Analysis for Radford, VA

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Cost of Utilities in Radford

Radford Electricity Costs

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Solar Power Poll: Radford

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Radford Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Radford, VA ^[5]

Mon Dec 30

49°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 40°F
Max: 49°F

Gentle Breeze: 12 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 75%
Cloud cover: 100%

Tue Dec 31

50°F

Light Rain
Min: 39°F
Max: 50°F

Moderate breeze: 15 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 82%
Cloud cover: 93%

Wed Jan 1

40°F

Broken Clouds
Min: 30°F
Max: 41°F

Fresh Breeze: 23 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 65%
Cloud cover: 82%

Thu Jan 2

37°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 27°F
Max: 39°F

Moderate breeze: 16 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 44%
Cloud cover: 85%

Fri Jan 3

39°F

Light Snow
Min: 24°F
Max: 39°F

Moderate breeze: 17 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 55%
Cloud cover: 78%

Sat Jan 4

27°F

Broken Clouds
Min: 17°F
Max: 27°F

Fresh Breeze: 18 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 39%
Cloud cover: 52%

More about Radford

About Radford

The city of Radford, VA in Radford County has an approximate population of 16,408. ^[6]

Radford, VA Solar Energy

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