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Solar Energy in Clarksburg, WV

Solar Energy in Clarksburg

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in Clarksburg with an average of 5.67 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Clarksburg

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Clarksburg

The total length of the day in Clarksburg, WV today (December 24, 2024) will be 9 hours and 28 minutes. [More]

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Clarksburg, WV Solar Energy

Solar Power in Clarksburg, WV

Solar Energy Data in Clarksburg, WV

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Clarksburg, WV

Solar Radiation Data in Clarksburg

Based on historical Clarksburg, 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 Clarksburg. [1]

Clarksburg has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.91 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 8% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.61 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Clarksburg that are always titled at the latitude of Clarksburg (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.45 kWh/m2/day, or about 14% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.91 kWh/m2/day and approximately 23% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.61 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 Clarksburg

Solar Radiation Data in Clarksburg, WV

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Clarksburg, WV

Solar Radiation Data in Clarksburg

Clarksburg, 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 Clarksburg is August with an average of 5.67 kWh/m2/day, followed by September at 5.67 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.66 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Clarksburg (West Virginia) are December with an average of 2.69 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.1 kWh/m2/day and February at 3.78 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Clarksburg

The average monthly solar radiation level in Clarksburg, 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: Clarksburg vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Clarksburg

  • Sunrise/Sunset for December 24, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:37 am
    • Sunset: 5:05 pm
    • Length of Day: 9:28
Solar Energy Statistics for Clarksburg

Best Months for Solar in Clarksburg

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (5.67 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: June (5.42 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: June (4.45 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Clarksburg

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Solar Power Output in Clarksburg

The Power of Solar in Clarksburg, WV

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Clarksburg, WV

Solar Radiation Data in Clarksburg

Clarksburg (WV) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5130.42 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Clarksburg is August with an average of 507.03 kWhac, followed by July at 505.92 kWhac and June at 499.74 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Clarksburg (West Virginia) are December with an average of 268.92 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 312.02 kWhac and February at 338.71 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Clarksburg

Clarksburg Electricity Costs

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Clarksburg Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Clarksburg, WV [5]

Tue Dec 24
38°F
Rain And Snow
Min: 32°F
Max: 38°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 88%
Cloud cover: 100%
Wed Dec 25
44°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 35°F
Max: 45°F
Light breeze: 4 mps ENE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 72%
Cloud cover: 99%
Thu Dec 26
48°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 37°F
Max: 50°F
Calm: 3 mps ENE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 62%
Cloud cover: 100%
Fri Dec 27
54°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 38°F
Max: 57°F
Light breeze: 5 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 59%
Cloud cover: 82%
Sat Dec 28
51°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 45°F
Max: 52°F
Light breeze: 4 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 98%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Dec 29
57°F
Light Rain
Min: 51°F
Max: 58°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 85%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Clarksburg

About Clarksburg

The city of Clarksburg, WV in Harrison County has an approximate population of 16,578. [6]

Clarksburg Solar Power

Clarksburg, WV Solar Energy

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

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