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Solar Energy in Handley, WV

Solar Energy in Handley

The month of June has the highest historical solar radition values in Handley with an average of 5.71 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Handley

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Handley

The total length of the day in Handley, WV today (December 25, 2024) will be 9 hours and 34 minutes. [More]

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Handley, WV Solar Energy

Solar Power in Handley, WV

Solar Energy Data in Handley, 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 Handley, WV

Solar Radiation Data in Handley

Based on historical Handley, 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 Handley. [1]

Handley 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 3.67 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Handley that are always titled at the latitude of Handley (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 22% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.67 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 Handley

Solar Radiation Data in Handley, WV

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Handley, WV

Solar Radiation Data in Handley

Handley, WV has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.72 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Handley is June with an average of 5.71 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 5.55 kWh/m2/day and July at 5.42 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Handley (West Virginia) are January with an average of 3.21 kWh/m2/day, followed by December with an average of 3.24 kWh/m2/day and February at 4.02 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Handley

The average monthly solar radiation level in Handley, WV, of 4.72 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: Handley vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Handley

  • Sunrise/Sunset for December 25, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:38 am
    • Sunset: 5:12 pm
    • Length of Day: 9:34
Solar Energy Statistics for Handley

Best Months for Solar in Handley

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation June (5.71 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: August (5.43 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: June (4.41 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (5.96 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Handley

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Solar Power Output in Handley

The Power of Solar in Handley, WV

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Handley, WV

Solar Radiation Data in Handley

Handley (WV) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5177.46 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Handley is May with an average of 501.32 kWhac, followed by June at 500.79 kWhac and August at 496.12 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Handley (West Virginia) are December with an average of 319.1 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 321.82 kWhac and February at 351.38 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Handley

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Handley Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Handley, WV [5]

Wed Dec 25
45°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 33°F
Max: 47°F
Calm: 3 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 64%
Cloud cover: 99%
Thu Dec 26
49°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 38°F
Max: 54°F
Light breeze: 5 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 65%
Cloud cover: 99%
Fri Dec 27
49°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 36°F
Max: 53°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 60%
Cloud cover: 81%
Sat Dec 28
47°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 44°F
Max: 52°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 94%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Dec 29
59°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 49°F
Max: 59°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 74%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Dec 30
55°F
Light Rain
Min: 44°F
Max: 55°F
Light breeze: 5 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 62%
Cloud cover: 19%

More about Handley

About Handley

The town of Handley, WV in Kanawha County has an approximate population of 349. [6]

Handley Solar Power

Handley, WV Solar Energy

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

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