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Solar Power in 26586 (Montana Mines, WV)

Solar Energy in 26586

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in 26586 with an average of 5.63 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 26586

Solar panels in 26586 that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 26586

The total length of the day in 26586 (Montana Mines, WV) today (April 27, 2024) will be 13 hours and 48 minutes. [More]

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26586 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 26586 (Montana Mines, WV)

Solar Energy Data for 26586

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 26586.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 26586

Solar Radiation Data in 26586

Based on historical 26586 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 26586. [1]

The region associated with 26586 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.87 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 9% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.54 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 26586 that are always titled at the latitude of Montana Mines (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.42 kWh/m2/day, or about 14% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.87 kWh/m2/day and approximately 25% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.54 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 26586

Solar Radiation Data in 26586

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 26586.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 26586

Solar Radiation Data in 26586

The region associated with 26586 has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.6 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 26586 is August with an average of 5.63 kWh/m2/day, followed by June at 5.53 kWh/m2/day and July at 5.47 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 26586 are December with an average of 2.84 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.27 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.65 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 26586 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 26586

The average monthly solar radiation level in 26586, of 4.6 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 17% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 30% 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: 26586 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 26586 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 26586

Sunrise / Sunset in 26586

  • Sunrise/Sunset for April 27, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:23 am
    • Sunset: 8:11 pm
    • Length of Day: 13:48
Solar Energy Statistics for 26586

Best Months for Solar in 26586

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (5.63 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: June (5.37 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: June (4.29 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (5.93 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 26586

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 26586 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 26586

The Power of Solar in 26586

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 26586. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 26586. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 26586

Solar Radiation Data in 26586

26586 has a average annual solar AC output value of 5085.43 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 26586 is August with an average of 508.3 kWhac, followed by July at 493.4 kWhac and June at 488.95 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 26586 are December with an average of 286.84 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 329.83 kWhac and November at 340.7 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 26586 [5]

Sat Apr 27
69°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 54°F
Max: 73°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 69%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Apr 28
78°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 55°F
Max: 79°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 50%
Cloud cover: 47%
Mon Apr 29
79°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 57°F
Max: 80°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 47%
Cloud cover: 46%
Tue Apr 30
69°F
Light Rain
Min: 57°F
Max: 69°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 75%
Cloud cover: 99%
Wed May 1
76°F
Light Rain
Min: 53°F
Max: 76°F
Light breeze: 5 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 50%
Cloud cover: 69%
Thu May 2
81°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 59°F
Max: 81°F
Light breeze: 6 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 47%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about 26586

About 26586

The ZIP code 26586 is associated with the city of Montana Mines in Marion County in West Virginia.

26586 Solar Power

26586 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 26586, or for more solar-related resources for WV, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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