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Solar Energy in Carpendale, WV

Solar Energy in Carpendale

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Carpendale with an average of 5.59 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Carpendale

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Carpendale

The total length of the day in Carpendale, WV today (November 21, 2024) will be 9 hours and 51 minutes. [More]

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Carpendale, WV Solar Energy

Solar Power in Carpendale, WV

Solar Energy Data in Carpendale, WV

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Carpendale, WV

Solar Radiation Data in Carpendale

Based on historical Carpendale, 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 Carpendale. [1]

Carpendale has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.9 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 6% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.68 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Carpendale that are always titled at the latitude of Carpendale (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.52 kWh/m2/day, or about 16% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.9 kWh/m2/day and approximately 23% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.68 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 Carpendale

Solar Radiation Data in Carpendale, WV

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Carpendale, WV

Solar Radiation Data in Carpendale

Carpendale, WV has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.7 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Carpendale is July with an average of 5.59 kWh/m2/day, followed by June at 5.48 kWh/m2/day and August at 5.41 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Carpendale (West Virginia) are December with an average of 2.98 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.49 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.76 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Carpendale

The average monthly solar radiation level in Carpendale, WV, of 4.7 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 20% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 29% 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: Carpendale vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Carpendale

  • Sunrise/Sunset for November 21, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:05 am
    • Sunset: 4:56 pm
    • Length of Day: 9:51
Solar Energy Statistics for Carpendale

Best Months for Solar in Carpendale

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (5.59 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: June (5.32 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 Carpendale

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Solar Power Output in Carpendale

The Power of Solar in Carpendale, WV

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Carpendale, WV

Solar Radiation Data in Carpendale

Carpendale (WV) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5200.31 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Carpendale is July with an average of 501.41 kWhac, followed by August at 488.6 kWhac and May at 483.68 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Carpendale (West Virginia) are December with an average of 297.41 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 351.71 kWhac and January at 351.97 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Carpendale

Carpendale Electricity Costs

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Carpendale Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Carpendale, WV [5]

Thu Nov 21
42°F
Rain And Snow
Min: 32°F
Max: 43°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 65%
Cloud cover: 100%
Fri Nov 22
39°F
Rain And Snow
Min: 31°F
Max: 41°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 71%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat Nov 23
44°F
Light Rain
Min: 40°F
Max: 45°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 91%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Nov 24
46°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 38°F
Max: 46°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 65%
Cloud cover: 97%
Mon Nov 25
54°F
Light Rain
Min: 37°F
Max: 54°F
Calm: 3 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 53%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Nov 26
49°F
Light Rain
Min: 42°F
Max: 59°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 55%
Cloud cover: 45%

More about Carpendale

About Carpendale

The town of Carpendale, WV in Mineral County has an approximate population of 977. [6]

Carpendale Solar Power

Carpendale, WV Solar Energy

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

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