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Solar Power in 26034 (Chester, WV)

Solar Energy in 26034

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in 26034 with an average of 5.74 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 26034

Solar panels in 26034 that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 26034

The total length of the day in 26034 (Chester, WV) today (April 19, 2024) will be 13 hours and 33 minutes. [More]

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26034 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 26034 (Chester, WV)

Solar Energy Data for 26034

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 26034.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 26034

Solar Radiation Data in 26034

Based on historical 26034 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 26034. [1]

The region associated with 26034 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.83 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 8% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.53 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 26034 that are always titled at the latitude of Chester (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.38 kWh/m2/day, or about 14% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.83 kWh/m2/day and approximately 24% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.53 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 26034

Solar Radiation Data in 26034

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 26034.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 26034

Solar Radiation Data in 26034

The region associated with 26034 has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.52 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 26034 is August with an average of 5.74 kWh/m2/day, followed by July at 5.73 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.67 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 26034 are December with an average of 2.46 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 2.84 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.33 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 26034 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 26034

The average monthly solar radiation level in 26034, of 4.52 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 15% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 32% 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: 26034 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 26034 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 26034

Sunrise / Sunset in 26034

  • Sunrise/Sunset for April 19, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:34 am
    • Sunset: 8:07 pm
    • Length of Day: 13:33
Solar Energy Statistics for 26034

Best Months for Solar in 26034

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (5.74 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.43 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (4.41 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (5.87 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 26034

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 26034 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 26034

The Power of Solar in 26034

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 26034. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 26034. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 26034

Solar Radiation Data in 26034

26034 has a average annual solar AC output value of 5007.71 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 26034 is July with an average of 517.01 kWhac, followed by August at 510.47 kWhac and June at 498.78 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 26034 are December with an average of 247.42 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 289.28 kWhac and November at 317.88 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 26034 [5]

Fri Apr 19
54°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 45°F
Max: 64°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 96%
Cloud cover: 99%
Sat Apr 20
51°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 38°F
Max: 53°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 40%
Cloud cover: 56%
Sun Apr 21
51°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 33°F
Max: 55°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 44%
Cloud cover: 95%
Mon Apr 22
60°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 36°F
Max: 60°F
Light breeze: 6 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 38%
Cloud cover: 1%
Tue Apr 23
60°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 41°F
Max: 60°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 54%
Cloud cover: 100%
Wed Apr 24
45°F
Rain And Snow
Min: 30°F
Max: 52°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps NNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 42%
Cloud cover: 33%

More about 26034

About 26034

The ZIP code 26034 is associated with the city of Chester in Hancock County in West Virginia.

26034 Solar Power

26034 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 26034, or for more solar-related resources for WV, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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