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Solar Energy in Gassaway, WV

Solar Energy in Gassaway

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in Gassaway with an average of 5.68 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Gassaway

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Gassaway

The total length of the day in Gassaway, WV today (December 23, 2024) will be 9 hours and 30 minutes. [More]

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Gassaway, WV Solar Energy

Solar Power in Gassaway, WV

Solar Energy Data in Gassaway, 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 Gassaway, WV

Solar Radiation Data in Gassaway

Based on historical Gassaway, 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 Gassaway. [1]

Gassaway has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.91 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 7% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.64 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Gassaway that are always titled at the latitude of Gassaway (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.46 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 3.64 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 Gassaway

Solar Radiation Data in Gassaway, WV

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Gassaway, WV

Solar Radiation Data in Gassaway

Gassaway, 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 Gassaway is August with an average of 5.68 kWh/m2/day, followed by July at 5.48 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.43 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Gassaway (West Virginia) are December with an average of 3.01 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.2 kWh/m2/day and February at 3.84 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Gassaway

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

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Gassaway

  • Sunrise/Sunset for December 23, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:37 am
    • Sunset: 5:07 pm
    • Length of Day: 9:30
Solar Energy Statistics for Gassaway

Best Months for Solar in Gassaway

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (5.68 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: August (5.45 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: June (4.4 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (5.97 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Gassaway

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Solar Power Output in Gassaway

The Power of Solar in Gassaway, WV

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Gassaway, WV

Solar Radiation Data in Gassaway

Gassaway (WV) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5095.35 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Gassaway is August with an average of 507.08 kWhac, followed by July at 498.08 kWhac and May at 482.84 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Gassaway (West Virginia) are December with an average of 297.9 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 317.22 kWhac and February at 338.42 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Gassaway

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Gassaway Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Gassaway, WV [5]

Mon Dec 23
44°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 23°F
Max: 47°F
Light breeze: 7 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 25%
Cloud cover: 42%
Tue Dec 24
37°F
Rain And Snow
Min: 32°F
Max: 37°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 91%
Cloud cover: 100%
Wed Dec 25
45°F
Light Rain
Min: 35°F
Max: 46°F
Calm: 3 mps E
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 72%
Cloud cover: 100%
Thu Dec 26
54°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 39°F
Max: 57°F
Calm: 3 mps NE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 65%
Cloud cover: 82%
Fri Dec 27
58°F
Light Rain
Min: 40°F
Max: 58°F
Light breeze: 6 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 52%
Cloud cover: 44%
Sat Dec 28
59°F
Light Rain
Min: 47°F
Max: 59°F
Light breeze: 6 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 78%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Gassaway

About Gassaway

The town of Gassaway, WV in Braxton County has an approximate population of 908. [6]

Gassaway Solar Power

Gassaway, WV Solar Energy

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