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Solar Energy in Mason, WV

Solar Energy in Mason

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in Mason with an average of 5.74 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Mason

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Mason

The total length of the day in Mason, WV today (December 25, 2024) will be 9 hours and 30 minutes. [More]

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Mason, WV Solar Energy

Solar Power in Mason, WV

Solar Energy Data in Mason, 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 Mason, WV

Solar Radiation Data in Mason

Based on historical Mason, 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 Mason. [1]

Mason has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.98 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 5% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.78 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Mason that are always titled at the latitude of Mason (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.54 kWh/m2/day, or about 14% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.98 kWh/m2/day and approximately 20% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.78 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 Mason

Solar Radiation Data in Mason, WV

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Mason, WV

Solar Radiation Data in Mason

Mason, WV has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.7 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Mason is August with an average of 5.74 kWh/m2/day, followed by July at 5.55 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.53 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Mason (West Virginia) are December with an average of 2.97 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.24 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.97 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Mason

The average monthly solar radiation level in Mason, WV, of 4.7 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: Mason vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Mason

  • Sunrise/Sunset for December 25, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:43 am
    • Sunset: 5:13 pm
    • Length of Day: 9:30
Solar Energy Statistics for Mason

Best Months for Solar in Mason

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (5.74 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: August (5.56 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: June (4.71 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.09 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Mason

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Solar Power Output in Mason

The Power of Solar in Mason, WV

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Mason, WV

Solar Radiation Data in Mason

Mason (WV) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5155.3 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Mason is August with an average of 516.3 kWhac, followed by May at 498.7 kWhac and July at 496.06 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Mason (West Virginia) are December with an average of 295.49 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 324.57 kWhac and February at 358.31 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Mason

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Mason Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Mason, WV [5]

Wed Dec 25
43°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 39°F
Max: 44°F
Light breeze: 5 mps NE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 83%
Cloud cover: 100%
Thu Dec 26
44°F
Light Rain
Min: 42°F
Max: 45°F
Light breeze: 5 mps ENE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 86%
Cloud cover: 100%
Fri Dec 27
47°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 38°F
Max: 50°F
Light breeze: 7 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 73%
Cloud cover: 83%
Sat Dec 28
54°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 48°F
Max: 54°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 94%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Dec 29
58°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 50°F
Max: 58°F
Light breeze: 7 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 86%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Dec 30
55°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 44°F
Max: 55°F
Light breeze: 7 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 74%
Cloud cover: 50%

More about Mason

About Mason

The town of Mason, WV in Mason County has an approximate population of 968. [6]

Mason Solar Power

Mason, WV Solar Energy

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

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