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Solar Power in 26104 (Parkersburg, WV)

Solar Energy in 26104

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in 26104 with an average of 5.9 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 26104

Solar panels in 26104 that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 26104

The total length of the day in 26104 (Parkersburg, WV) today (December 24, 2024) will be 9 hours and 27 minutes. [More]

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26104 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 26104 (Parkersburg, WV)

Solar Energy Data for 26104

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 26104.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 26104

Solar Radiation Data in 26104

Based on historical 26104 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 26104. [1]

The region associated with 26104 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.93 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 7% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.66 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 26104 that are always titled at the latitude of Parkersburg (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.48 kWh/m2/day, or about 14% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.93 kWh/m2/day and approximately 22% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.66 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 26104

Solar Radiation Data in 26104

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 26104.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 26104

Solar Radiation Data in 26104

The region associated with 26104 has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.68 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 26104 is August with an average of 5.9 kWh/m2/day, followed by June at 5.62 kWh/m2/day and July at 5.62 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 26104 are December with an average of 2.86 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.14 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.85 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 26104 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 26104

The average monthly solar radiation level in 26104, of 4.68 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 19% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 29% 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: 26104 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 26104 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 26104

Sunrise / Sunset in 26104

  • Sunrise/Sunset for December 24, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:42 am
    • Sunset: 5:09 pm
    • Length of Day: 9:27
Solar Energy Statistics for 26104

Best Months for Solar in 26104

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (5.9 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: August (5.49 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: June (4.6 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.02 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 26104

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 26104 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 26104

The Power of Solar in 26104

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 26104. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 26104. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 26104

Solar Radiation Data in 26104

26104 has a average annual solar AC output value of 5142.7 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 26104 is August with an average of 526.81 kWhac, followed by May at 507.27 kWhac and July at 505.91 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 26104 are December with an average of 283.86 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 314.46 kWhac and February at 351.21 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 26104 [5]

Tue Dec 24
40°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 35°F
Max: 41°F
Light breeze: 7 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 92%
Cloud cover: 100%
Wed Dec 25
46°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 38°F
Max: 47°F
Light breeze: 4 mps ENE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 72%
Cloud cover: 100%
Thu Dec 26
48°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 41°F
Max: 48°F
Light breeze: 4 mps E
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 68%
Cloud cover: 99%
Fri Dec 27
53°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 40°F
Max: 55°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 59%
Cloud cover: 84%
Sat Dec 28
50°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 47°F
Max: 52°F
Light breeze: 7 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 98%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Dec 29
56°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 51°F
Max: 58°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 91%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about 26104

About 26104

The ZIP code 26104 is associated with the city of Parkersburg in Wood County in West Virginia.

26104 Solar Power

26104 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 26104, or for more solar-related resources for WV, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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