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Solar Energy in Alderson, WV

Solar Energy in Alderson

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Alderson with an average of 5.66 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Alderson

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Alderson

The total length of the day in Alderson, WV today (December 25, 2024) will be 9 hours and 37 minutes. [More]

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Alderson, WV Solar Energy

Solar Power in Alderson, WV

Solar Energy Data in Alderson, WV

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Alderson, WV

Solar Radiation Data in Alderson

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

Alderson has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.04 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 7% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.78 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Alderson that are always titled at the latitude of Alderson (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.65 kWh/m2/day, or about 15% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.04 kWh/m2/day and approximately 23% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.78 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 Alderson

Solar Radiation Data in Alderson, WV

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Alderson, WV

Solar Radiation Data in Alderson

Alderson, WV has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.8 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Alderson is July with an average of 5.66 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 5.57 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.45 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Alderson (West Virginia) are December with an average of 3.46 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.76 kWh/m2/day and February at 4.1 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Alderson

The average monthly solar radiation level in Alderson, WV, of 4.8 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 22% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 27% 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: Alderson vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Alderson

  • Sunrise/Sunset for December 25, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:34 am
    • Sunset: 5:11 pm
    • Length of Day: 9:37
Solar Energy Statistics for Alderson

Best Months for Solar in Alderson

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (5.66 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: August (5.4 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: March (4.36 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (5.87 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Alderson

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Solar Power Output in Alderson

The Power of Solar in Alderson, WV

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Alderson, WV

Solar Radiation Data in Alderson

Alderson (WV) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5314.13 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Alderson is July with an average of 514.84 kWhac, followed by May at 505.67 kWhac and August at 505.17 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Alderson (West Virginia) are December with an average of 343.6 kWhac, followed by February with an average of 360.71 kWhac and January at 375.91 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Alderson

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Alderson Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Alderson, WV [5]

Wed Dec 25
43°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 29°F
Max: 46°F
Calm: 3 mps E
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 69%
Cloud cover: 100%
Thu Dec 26
46°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 32°F
Max: 50°F
Light breeze: 4 mps E
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 71%
Cloud cover: 98%
Fri Dec 27
47°F
Light Rain
Min: 32°F
Max: 50°F
Light breeze: 7 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 61%
Cloud cover: 84%
Sat Dec 28
47°F
Light Rain
Min: 41°F
Max: 49°F
Calm: 3 mps ESE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 95%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Dec 29
56°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 50°F
Max: 56°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 94%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Dec 30
54°F
Light Rain
Min: 43°F
Max: 54°F
Calm: 3 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 65%
Cloud cover: 71%

More about Alderson

About Alderson

The town of Alderson, WV in Greenbrier County has an approximate population of 1,184. [6]

Alderson Solar Power

Alderson, WV Solar Energy

To learn more about solar energy and solar power Alderson, WV, or for more solar-related resources for Alderson, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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