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Solar Power in 26003 (Wheeling, WV)

Solar Energy in 26003

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in 26003 with an average of 5.67 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 26003

Solar panels in 26003 that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 26003

The total length of the day in 26003 (Wheeling, WV) today (April 27, 2024) will be 13 hours and 50 minutes. [More]

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26003 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 26003 (Wheeling, WV)

Solar Energy Data for 26003

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 26003.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 26003

Solar Radiation Data in 26003

Based on historical 26003 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 26003. [1]

The region associated with 26003 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.85 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 10% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.49 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 26003 that are always titled at the latitude of Wheeling (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.39 kWh/m2/day, or about 14% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.85 kWh/m2/day and approximately 26% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.49 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 26003

Solar Radiation Data in 26003

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 26003.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 26003

Solar Radiation Data in 26003

The region associated with 26003 has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.56 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 26003 is August with an average of 5.67 kWh/m2/day, followed by July at 5.6 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.47 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 26003 are December with an average of 2.8 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.04 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.54 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 26003 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 26003

The average monthly solar radiation level in 26003, of 4.56 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 16% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 31% 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: 26003 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 26003 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 26003

Sunrise / Sunset in 26003

  • Sunrise/Sunset for April 27, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:25 am
    • Sunset: 8:15 pm
    • Length of Day: 13:50
Solar Energy Statistics for 26003

Best Months for Solar in 26003

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (5.67 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.42 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (4.33 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (5.89 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 26003

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 26003 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 26003

The Power of Solar in 26003

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 26003. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 26003. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 26003

Solar Radiation Data in 26003

26003 has a average annual solar AC output value of 5049.9 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 26003 is August with an average of 509.35 kWhac, followed by May at 506.04 kWhac and July at 505.17 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 26003 are December with an average of 279.89 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 308.91 kWhac and November at 336.15 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 26003 [5]

Sat Apr 27
67°F
Light Rain
Min: 55°F
Max: 73°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 79%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Apr 28
75°F
Light Rain
Min: 57°F
Max: 79°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 62%
Cloud cover: 69%
Mon Apr 29
78°F
Light Rain
Min: 59°F
Max: 79°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 56%
Cloud cover: 39%
Tue Apr 30
66°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 57°F
Max: 66°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 87%
Cloud cover: 100%
Wed May 1
74°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 51°F
Max: 74°F
Light breeze: 4 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 56%
Cloud cover: 60%
Thu May 2
79°F
Light Rain
Min: 56°F
Max: 80°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 54%
Cloud cover: 96%

More about 26003

About 26003

The ZIP code 26003 is associated with the city of Wheeling in Ohio County in West Virginia.

26003 Solar Power

26003 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 26003, or for more solar-related resources for WV, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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