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Solar Energy in Buckhannon, WV

Solar Energy in Buckhannon

The month of June has the highest historical solar radition values in Buckhannon with an average of 5.7 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Buckhannon

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Buckhannon

The total length of the day in Buckhannon, WV today (April 26, 2024) will be 13 hours and 44 minutes. [More]

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Buckhannon, WV Solar Energy

Solar Power in Buckhannon, WV

Solar Energy Data in Buckhannon, WV

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Buckhannon, WV

Solar Radiation Data in Buckhannon

Based on historical Buckhannon, 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 Buckhannon. [1]

Buckhannon has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.9 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 9% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.58 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Buckhannon that are always titled at the latitude of Buckhannon (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.43 kWh/m2/day, or about 14% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.9 kWh/m2/day and approximately 24% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.58 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 Buckhannon

Solar Radiation Data in Buckhannon, WV

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Buckhannon, WV

Solar Radiation Data in Buckhannon

Buckhannon, WV has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.64 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Buckhannon is June with an average of 5.7 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 5.66 kWh/m2/day and July at 5.54 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Buckhannon (West Virginia) are December with an average of 2.86 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.18 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.76 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Buckhannon

The average monthly solar radiation level in Buckhannon, WV, of 4.64 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 18% 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: Buckhannon vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Buckhannon

  • Sunrise/Sunset for April 26, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:26 am
    • Sunset: 8:10 pm
    • Length of Day: 13:44
Solar Energy Statistics for Buckhannon

Best Months for Solar in Buckhannon

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation June (5.7 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: August (5.4 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: June (4.36 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (5.97 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Buckhannon

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Solar Power Output in Buckhannon

The Power of Solar in Buckhannon, WV

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Buckhannon, WV

Solar Radiation Data in Buckhannon

Buckhannon (WV) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5132.83 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Buckhannon is August with an average of 512.04 kWhac, followed by July at 507.4 kWhac and June at 503.91 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Buckhannon (West Virginia) are December with an average of 284.51 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 316.29 kWhac and February at 344.29 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Buckhannon

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Buckhannon Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Buckhannon, WV [5]

Fri Apr 26
67°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 42°F
Max: 69°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 43%
Cloud cover: 8%
Sat Apr 27
64°F
Light Rain
Min: 48°F
Max: 69°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 71%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Apr 28
75°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 54°F
Max: 78°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 53%
Cloud cover: 27%
Mon Apr 29
80°F
Light Rain
Min: 57°F
Max: 80°F
Light breeze: 7 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 45%
Cloud cover: 10%
Tue Apr 30
64°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 59°F
Max: 72°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 89%
Cloud cover: 100%
Wed May 1
76°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 57°F
Max: 76°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 62%
Cloud cover: 39%

More about Buckhannon

About Buckhannon

The city of Buckhannon, WV in Upshur County has an approximate population of 5,639. [6]

Buckhannon Solar Power

Buckhannon, WV Solar Energy

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

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