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Solar Power in 25985 (Sandstone, WV)

Solar Energy in 25985

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in 25985 with an average of 5.71 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 25985

Solar panels in 25985 that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 25985

The total length of the day in 25985 (Sandstone, WV) today (April 23, 2024) will be 13 hours and 33 minutes. [More]

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25985 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 25985 (Sandstone, WV)

Solar Energy Data for 25985

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 25985.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 25985

Solar Radiation Data in 25985

Based on historical 25985 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 25985. [1]

The region associated with 25985 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 7% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.75 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 25985 that are always titled at the latitude of Sandstone (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.59 kWh/m2/day, or about 15% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4 kWh/m2/day and approximately 22% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.75 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 25985

Solar Radiation Data in 25985

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 25985.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 25985

Solar Radiation Data in 25985

The region associated with 25985 has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.75 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 25985 is August with an average of 5.71 kWh/m2/day, followed by September at 5.44 kWh/m2/day and July at 5.43 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 25985 are December with an average of 3.38 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.59 kWh/m2/day and February at 4.05 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 25985 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 25985

The average monthly solar radiation level in 25985, of 4.75 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 21% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 28% 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: 25985 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 25985 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 25985

Sunrise / Sunset in 25985

  • Sunrise/Sunset for April 23, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:35 am
    • Sunset: 8:08 pm
    • Length of Day: 13:33
Solar Energy Statistics for 25985

Best Months for Solar in 25985

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (5.71 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: August (5.38 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: June (4.13 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (5.86 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 25985

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 25985 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 25985

The Power of Solar in 25985

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 25985. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 25985. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 25985

Solar Radiation Data in 25985

25985 has a average annual solar AC output value of 5245.33 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 25985 is August with an average of 512.38 kWhac, followed by July at 493 kWhac and May at 481.38 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 25985 are December with an average of 334.83 kWhac, followed by February with an average of 357.49 kWhac and January at 359.73 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 25985 [5]

Tue Apr 23
61°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 36°F
Max: 67°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 39%
Cloud cover: 32%
Wed Apr 24
60°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 41°F
Max: 62°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 45%
Cloud cover: 19%
Thu Apr 25
62°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 35°F
Max: 66°F
Light breeze: 4 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 37%
Cloud cover: 43%
Fri Apr 26
60°F
Light Rain
Min: 39°F
Max: 60°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 63%
Cloud cover: 90%
Sat Apr 27
63°F
Light Rain
Min: 50°F
Max: 65°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 80%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Apr 28
77°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 52°F
Max: 77°F
Light breeze: 4 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 48%
Cloud cover: 59%

More about 25985

About 25985

The ZIP code 25985 is associated with the city of Sandstone in Summers County in West Virginia.

25985 Solar Power

25985 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 25985, or for more solar-related resources for WV, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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