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Solar Energy in Chesapeake, WV

Solar Energy in Chesapeake

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in Chesapeake with an average of 5.8 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Chesapeake

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Chesapeake

The total length of the day in Chesapeake, WV today (December 24, 2024) will be 9 hours and 33 minutes. [More]

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Chesapeake, WV Solar Energy

Solar Power in Chesapeake, WV

Solar Energy Data in Chesapeake, WV

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Chesapeake, WV

Solar Radiation Data in Chesapeake

Based on historical Chesapeake, 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 Chesapeake. [1]

Chesapeake has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.95 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 8% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.66 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Chesapeake that are always titled at the latitude of Chesapeake (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.49 kWh/m2/day, or about 14% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.95 kWh/m2/day and approximately 23% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.66 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 Chesapeake

Solar Radiation Data in Chesapeake, WV

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Chesapeake, WV

Solar Radiation Data in Chesapeake

Chesapeake, WV has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.75 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Chesapeake is August with an average of 5.8 kWh/m2/day, followed by June at 5.69 kWh/m2/day and July at 5.56 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Chesapeake (West Virginia) are December with an average of 2.98 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.38 kWh/m2/day and February at 4.09 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Chesapeake

The average monthly solar radiation level in Chesapeake, WV, of 4.75 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 21% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 28% 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: Chesapeake vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Chesapeake

  • Sunrise/Sunset for December 24, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:39 am
    • Sunset: 5:12 pm
    • Length of Day: 9:33
Solar Energy Statistics for Chesapeake

Best Months for Solar in Chesapeake

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (5.8 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: August (5.46 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: June (4.45 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (5.99 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Chesapeake

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Solar Power Output in Chesapeake

The Power of Solar in Chesapeake, WV

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Chesapeake, WV

Solar Radiation Data in Chesapeake

Chesapeake (WV) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5213.78 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Chesapeake is August with an average of 517.23 kWhac, followed by May at 505.69 kWhac and July at 502.19 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Chesapeake (West Virginia) are December with an average of 296.65 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 334.28 kWhac and February at 362.27 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Chesapeake

Chesapeake Electricity Costs

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Chesapeake Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Chesapeake, WV [5]

Tue Dec 24
41°F
Light Rain
Min: 34°F
Max: 43°F
Light breeze: 5 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 82%
Cloud cover: 100%
Wed Dec 25
47°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 36°F
Max: 51°F
Light breeze: 4 mps ENE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 64%
Cloud cover: 100%
Thu Dec 26
53°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 41°F
Max: 57°F
Light breeze: 4 mps ESE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 63%
Cloud cover: 99%
Fri Dec 27
54°F
Light Rain
Min: 39°F
Max: 56°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 56%
Cloud cover: 62%
Sat Dec 28
51°F
Light Rain
Min: 47°F
Max: 53°F
Light breeze: 5 mps ESE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 95%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Dec 29
60°F
Light Rain
Min: 52°F
Max: 60°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 79%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Chesapeake

About Chesapeake

The town of Chesapeake, WV in Kanawha County has an approximate population of 1,554. [6]

Chesapeake Solar Power

Chesapeake, WV Solar Energy

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

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