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Solar Energy in Lester, WV

Solar Energy in Lester

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in Lester with an average of 5.69 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Lester

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Lester

The total length of the day in Lester, WV today (December 25, 2024) will be 9 hours and 36 minutes. [More]

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Lester, WV Solar Energy

Solar Power in Lester, WV

Solar Energy Data in Lester, WV

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Lester, WV

Solar Radiation Data in Lester

Based on historical Lester, 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 Lester. [1]

Lester has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 5% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.8 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Lester that are always titled at the latitude of Lester (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.57 kWh/m2/day, or about 14% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4 kWh/m2/day and approximately 20% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.8 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 Lester

Solar Radiation Data in Lester, WV

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Lester, WV

Solar Radiation Data in Lester

Lester, WV has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.86 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Lester is August with an average of 5.69 kWh/m2/day, followed by June at 5.61 kWh/m2/day and July at 5.48 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Lester (West Virginia) are December with an average of 3.54 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.77 kWh/m2/day and February at 4.18 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Lester

The average monthly solar radiation level in Lester, WV, of 4.86 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 24% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 26% 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: Lester vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Lester

  • Sunrise/Sunset for December 25, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:37 am
    • Sunset: 5:13 pm
    • Length of Day: 9:36
Solar Energy Statistics for Lester

Best Months for Solar in Lester

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (5.69 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: August (5.41 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: August (4.25 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (5.88 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Lester

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Solar Power Output in Lester

The Power of Solar in Lester, WV

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Lester, WV

Solar Radiation Data in Lester

Lester (WV) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5343.55 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Lester is August with an average of 510.58 kWhac, followed by May at 499.57 kWhac and July at 497.85 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Lester (West Virginia) are December with an average of 345.44 kWhac, followed by February with an average of 366.82 kWhac and January at 373.18 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Lester

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Lester Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Lester, WV [5]

Wed Dec 25
44°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 28°F
Max: 47°F
Light breeze: 4 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 68%
Cloud cover: 100%
Thu Dec 26
47°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 33°F
Max: 50°F
Light breeze: 7 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 72%
Cloud cover: 100%
Fri Dec 27
46°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 35°F
Max: 50°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 67%
Cloud cover: 82%
Sat Dec 28
51°F
Light Rain
Min: 42°F
Max: 53°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 89%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Dec 29
56°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 48°F
Max: 56°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 82%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Dec 30
52°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 43°F
Max: 52°F
Light breeze: 5 mps ESE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 65%
Cloud cover: 63%

More about Lester

About Lester

The town of Lester, WV in Raleigh County has an approximate population of 348. [6]

Lester Solar Power

Lester, WV Solar Energy

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

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