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Solar Energy in Stanardsville, VA

Solar Energy in Stanardsville

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in Stanardsville with an average of 5.6 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Stanardsville

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Stanardsville

The total length of the day in Stanardsville, VA today (March 28, 2024) will be 12 hours and 30 minutes. [More]

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Stanardsville, VA Solar Energy

Solar Power in Stanardsville, VA

Solar Energy Data in Stanardsville, VA

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Stanardsville, VA

Solar Radiation Data in Stanardsville

Based on historical Stanardsville, 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 Stanardsville. [1]

Stanardsville has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.19 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 Stanardsville that are always titled at the latitude of Stanardsville (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.91 kWh/m2/day, or about 17% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.19 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 Stanardsville

Solar Radiation Data in Stanardsville, VA

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Stanardsville, VA

Solar Radiation Data in Stanardsville

Stanardsville, VA has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.04 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Stanardsville is August with an average of 5.6 kWh/m2/day, followed by July at 5.57 kWh/m2/day and April at 5.56 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Stanardsville (Virginia) are December with an average of 3.83 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.17 kWh/m2/day and November at 4.64 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Stanardsville

The average monthly solar radiation level in Stanardsville, VA, of 5.04 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 28% 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: Stanardsville vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Stanardsville

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 28, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:03 am
    • Sunset: 7:33 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:30
Solar Energy Statistics for Stanardsville

Best Months for Solar in Stanardsville

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (5.6 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: June (5.55 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: March (4.85 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.14 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Stanardsville

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Solar Power Output in Stanardsville

The Power of Solar in Stanardsville, VA

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Stanardsville, VA

Solar Radiation Data in Stanardsville

Stanardsville (VA) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5643.98 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Stanardsville is April with an average of 512.33 kWhac, followed by March at 509.3 kWhac and August at 508.75 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Stanardsville (Virginia) are December with an average of 384.76 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 421.35 kWhac and November at 441.28 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Stanardsville

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Weather Forecast for Stanardsville, VA [5]

Thu Mar 28
50°F
Light Rain
Min: 45°F
Max: 58°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 76%
Cloud cover: 100%
Fri Mar 29
51°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 37°F
Max: 58°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 66%
Cloud cover: 99%
Sat Mar 30
62°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 43°F
Max: 70°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 50%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Mar 31
68°F
Light Rain
Min: 53°F
Max: 69°F
Light breeze: 6 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 65%
Cloud cover: 99%
Mon Apr 1
68°F
Light Rain
Min: 52°F
Max: 68°F
Light breeze: 5 mps ENE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 70%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 2
73°F
Light Rain
Min: 53°F
Max: 80°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 69%
Cloud cover: 94%

More about Stanardsville

About Stanardsville

The town of Stanardsville, VA in Greene County has an approximate population of 367. [6]

Stanardsville Solar Power

Stanardsville, VA Solar Energy

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

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