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Solar Energy in Brandonville, WV

Solar Energy in Brandonville

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in Brandonville with an average of 5.65 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Brandonville

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Brandonville

The total length of the day in Brandonville, WV today (March 29, 2024) will be 12 hours and 33 minutes. [More]

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Brandonville, WV Solar Energy

Solar Power in Brandonville, WV

Solar Energy Data in Brandonville, WV

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Brandonville, WV

Solar Radiation Data in Brandonville

Based on historical Brandonville, 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 Brandonville. [1]

Brandonville has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.82 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 11% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.44 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Brandonville that are always titled at the latitude of Brandonville (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.35 kWh/m2/day, or about 14% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.82 kWh/m2/day and approximately 26% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.44 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 Brandonville

Solar Radiation Data in Brandonville, WV

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Brandonville, WV

Solar Radiation Data in Brandonville

Brandonville, WV has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.51 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Brandonville is August with an average of 5.65 kWh/m2/day, followed by July at 5.58 kWh/m2/day and September at 5.48 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Brandonville (West Virginia) are December with an average of 2.68 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.1 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.56 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Brandonville

The average monthly solar radiation level in Brandonville, WV, of 4.51 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: Brandonville vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Brandonville

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 29, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:06 am
    • Sunset: 7:39 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:33
Solar Energy Statistics for Brandonville

Best Months for Solar in Brandonville

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (5.65 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: June (5.29 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: June (4.18 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (5.86 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Brandonville

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Solar Power Output in Brandonville

The Power of Solar in Brandonville, WV

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Brandonville, WV

Solar Radiation Data in Brandonville

Brandonville (WV) has a average annual solar AC output value of 4997.37 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Brandonville is August with an average of 511.24 kWhac, followed by July at 509.86 kWhac and May at 497.05 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Brandonville (West Virginia) are December with an average of 268.34 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 310.58 kWhac and February at 320.61 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Brandonville

Brandonville Electricity Costs

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Brandonville Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Brandonville, WV [5]

Fri Mar 29
46°F
Light Snow
Min: 35°F
Max: 50°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 37%
Cloud cover: 25%
Sat Mar 30
47°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 35°F
Max: 53°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 95%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Mar 31
57°F
Light Rain
Min: 46°F
Max: 59°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 58%
Cloud cover: 94%
Mon Apr 1
59°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 54°F
Max: 59°F
Light breeze: 7 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 93%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 2
65°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 53°F
Max: 66°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 82%
Cloud cover: 99%
Wed Apr 3
40°F
Rain And Snow
Min: 31°F
Max: 56°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 84%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Brandonville

About Brandonville

The town of Brandonville, WV in Preston County has an approximate population of 101. [6]

Brandonville Solar Power

Brandonville, WV Solar Energy

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

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