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Solar Energy in Bethlehem, WV

Solar Energy in Bethlehem

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Bethlehem with an average of 5.72 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Bethlehem

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Bethlehem

The total length of the day in Bethlehem, WV today (December 25, 2024) will be 9 hours and 23 minutes. [More]

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Bethlehem, WV Solar Energy

Solar Power in Bethlehem, WV

Solar Energy Data in Bethlehem, WV

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Bethlehem, WV

Solar Radiation Data in Bethlehem

Based on historical Bethlehem, 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 Bethlehem. [1]

Bethlehem has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.83 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 10% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.48 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Bethlehem that are always titled at the latitude of Bethlehem (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.37 kWh/m2/day, or about 14% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.83 kWh/m2/day and approximately 26% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.48 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 Bethlehem

Solar Radiation Data in Bethlehem, WV

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Bethlehem, WV

Solar Radiation Data in Bethlehem

Bethlehem, WV has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.54 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Bethlehem is July with an average of 5.72 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 5.66 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.43 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Bethlehem (West Virginia) are December with an average of 2.7 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.06 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.57 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Bethlehem

The average monthly solar radiation level in Bethlehem, WV, of 4.54 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: Bethlehem vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Bethlehem

  • Sunrise/Sunset for December 25, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:41 am
    • Sunset: 5:04 pm
    • Length of Day: 9:23
Solar Energy Statistics for Bethlehem

Best Months for Solar in Bethlehem

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (5.72 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.39 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: June (4.3 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (5.88 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Bethlehem

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Solar Power Output in Bethlehem

The Power of Solar in Bethlehem, WV

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Bethlehem, WV

Solar Radiation Data in Bethlehem

Bethlehem (WV) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5019.62 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Bethlehem is July with an average of 517.05 kWhac, followed by August at 508.38 kWhac and May at 494.85 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Bethlehem (West Virginia) are December with an average of 270.37 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 310.62 kWhac and November at 338.03 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Bethlehem

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Bethlehem Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Bethlehem, WV [5]

Wed Dec 25
39°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 30°F
Max: 41°F
Light breeze: 4 mps ENE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 77%
Cloud cover: 100%
Thu Dec 26
38°F
Light Rain
Min: 37°F
Max: 40°F
Calm: 4 mps NE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 84%
Cloud cover: 100%
Fri Dec 27
51°F
Light Rain
Min: 37°F
Max: 52°F
Light breeze: 7 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 63%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat Dec 28
52°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 47°F
Max: 53°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 97%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Dec 29
56°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 50°F
Max: 56°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 88%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Dec 30
52°F
Light Rain
Min: 42°F
Max: 52°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 75%
Cloud cover: 51%

More about Bethlehem

About Bethlehem

The village of Bethlehem, WV in Ohio County has an approximate population of 2,499. [6]

Bethlehem Solar Power

Bethlehem, WV Solar Energy

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

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