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Solar Power in 24801 (Welch, WV)

Solar Energy in 24801

The month of June has the highest historical solar radition values in 24801 with an average of 5.61 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 24801

Solar panels in 24801 that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 24801

The total length of the day in 24801 (Welch, WV) today (November 24, 2024) will be 9 hours and 58 minutes. [More]

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24801 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 24801 (Welch, WV)

Solar Energy Data for 24801

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 24801.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 24801

Solar Radiation Data in 24801

Based on historical 24801 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 24801. [1]

The region associated with 24801 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.06 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 4% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.89 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 24801 that are always titled at the latitude of Welch (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.64 kWh/m2/day, or about 14% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.06 kWh/m2/day and approximately 19% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.89 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 24801

Solar Radiation Data in 24801

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 24801.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 24801

Solar Radiation Data in 24801

The region associated with 24801 has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.81 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 24801 is June with an average of 5.61 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 5.6 kWh/m2/day and September at 5.53 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 24801 are January with an average of 3.47 kWh/m2/day, followed by December with an average of 3.57 kWh/m2/day and February at 4.08 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 24801 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 24801

The average monthly solar radiation level in 24801, of 4.81 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 22% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 27% 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: 24801 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 24801 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 24801

Sunrise / Sunset in 24801

  • Sunrise/Sunset for November 24, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:14 am
    • Sunset: 5:12 pm
    • Length of Day: 9:58
Solar Energy Statistics for 24801

Best Months for Solar in 24801

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation June (5.61 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: August (5.47 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: May (4.35 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (5.93 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 24801

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 24801 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 24801

The Power of Solar in 24801

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 24801. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 24801. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 24801

Solar Radiation Data in 24801

24801 has a average annual solar AC output value of 5287.27 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 24801 is August with an average of 503.04 kWhac, followed by May at 501.55 kWhac and July at 499.08 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 24801 are January with an average of 336.89 kWhac, followed by December with an average of 348.23 kWhac and February at 359.33 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 24801 [5]

Sun Nov 24
51°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 36°F
Max: 57°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 59%
Cloud cover: 34%
Mon Nov 25
63°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 42°F
Max: 65°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 45%
Cloud cover: 7%
Tue Nov 26
51°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 38°F
Max: 59°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 62%
Cloud cover: 76%
Wed Nov 27
54°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 35°F
Max: 54°F
Light breeze: 4 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 32%
Cloud cover: 100%
Thu Nov 28
42°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 40°F
Max: 45°F
Light breeze: 4 mps N
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 95%
Cloud cover: 100%
Fri Nov 29
38°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 30°F
Max: 38°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 59%
Cloud cover: 94%

More about 24801

About 24801

The ZIP code 24801 is associated with the city of Welch in McDowell County in West Virginia.

24801 Solar Power

24801 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 24801, or for more solar-related resources for WV, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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