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Solar Energy in Stony Creek, VA

Solar Energy in Stony Creek

The month of June has the highest historical solar radition values in Stony Creek with an average of 5.81 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Stony Creek

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Stony Creek

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

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Stony Creek, VA Solar Energy

Solar Power in Stony Creek, VA

Solar Energy Data in Stony Creek, VA

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Stony Creek, VA

Solar Radiation Data in Stony Creek

Based on historical Stony Creek, 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 Stony Creek. [1]

Stony Creek has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.35 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 Stony Creek that are always titled at the latitude of Stony Creek (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.06 kWh/m2/day, or about 16% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.35 kWh/m2/day and approximately 14% 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 Stony Creek

Solar Radiation Data in Stony Creek, VA

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in Stony Creek.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Stony Creek, VA

Solar Radiation Data in Stony Creek

Stony Creek, VA has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.17 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Stony Creek is June with an average of 5.81 kWh/m2/day, followed by April at 5.69 kWh/m2/day and August at 5.64 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Stony Creek (Virginia) are December with an average of 4.11 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.36 kWh/m2/day and November at 4.8 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: Stony Creek vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in Stony Creek

The average monthly solar radiation level in Stony Creek, VA, of 5.17 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 32% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 22% 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: Stony Creek vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average Stony Creek 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 Stony Creek

Sunrise / Sunset in Stony Creek

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 28, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:00 am
    • Sunset: 7:28 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:28
Solar Energy Statistics for Stony Creek

Best Months for Solar in Stony Creek

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation June (5.81 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: June (5.67 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: June (4.96 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.28 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Stony Creek

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Solar Power Output in Stony Creek

The Power of Solar in Stony Creek, VA

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Stony Creek, VA

Solar Radiation Data in Stony Creek

Stony Creek (VA) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5632.5 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Stony Creek is April with an average of 509.05 kWhac, followed by May at 504.73 kWhac and June at 503.32 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Stony Creek (Virginia) are December with an average of 398.36 kWhac, followed by February with an average of 414.86 kWhac and January at 423.25 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Stony Creek

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Stony Creek Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Stony Creek, VA [5]

Thu Mar 28
51°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 41°F
Max: 51°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps N
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 91%
Cloud cover: 100%
Fri Mar 29
54°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 37°F
Max: 61°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 57%
Cloud cover: 49%
Sat Mar 30
65°F
Light Rain
Min: 46°F
Max: 71°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 48%
Cloud cover: 97%
Sun Mar 31
76°F
Light Rain
Min: 56°F
Max: 76°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 50%
Cloud cover: 85%
Mon Apr 1
54°F
Light Rain
Min: 50°F
Max: 61°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps NE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 90%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 2
61°F
Light Rain
Min: 49°F
Max: 68°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 91%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Stony Creek

About Stony Creek

The town of Stony Creek, VA in Sussex County has an approximate population of 198. [6]

Stony Creek Solar Power

Stony Creek, VA Solar Energy

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

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