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Solar Energy in Matoaka, WV

Solar Energy in Matoaka

The month of June has the highest historical solar radition values in Matoaka with an average of 5.83 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Matoaka

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Matoaka

The total length of the day in Matoaka, WV today (December 24, 2024) will be 9 hours and 38 minutes. [More]

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Matoaka, WV Solar Energy

Solar Power in Matoaka, WV

Solar Energy Data in Matoaka, WV

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Matoaka, WV

Solar Radiation Data in Matoaka

Based on historical Matoaka, 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 Matoaka. [1]

Matoaka has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.09 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 3% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.22 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Matoaka that are always titled at the latitude of Matoaka (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.73 kWh/m2/day, or about 16% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.09 kWh/m2/day and approximately 12% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.22 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 Matoaka

Solar Radiation Data in Matoaka, WV

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Matoaka, WV

Solar Radiation Data in Matoaka

Matoaka, WV has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.9 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Matoaka is June with an average of 5.83 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 5.54 kWh/m2/day and September at 5.51 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Matoaka (West Virginia) are December with an average of 3.61 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.69 kWh/m2/day and November at 4.21 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Matoaka

The average monthly solar radiation level in Matoaka, WV, of 4.9 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 25% 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: Matoaka vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Matoaka

  • Sunrise/Sunset for December 24, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:35 am
    • Sunset: 5:13 pm
    • Length of Day: 9:38
Solar Energy Statistics for Matoaka

Best Months for Solar in Matoaka

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation June (5.83 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: August (5.39 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: May (4.7 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (5.87 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Matoaka

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Solar Power Output in Matoaka

The Power of Solar in Matoaka, WV

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Matoaka, WV

Solar Radiation Data in Matoaka

Matoaka (WV) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5402.34 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Matoaka is June with an average of 516.33 kWhac, followed by August at 502.36 kWhac and May at 500.53 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Matoaka (West Virginia) are December with an average of 362.52 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 368.16 kWhac and February at 385.13 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Matoaka

Matoaka Electricity Costs

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Matoaka Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Matoaka, WV [5]

Tue Dec 24
38°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 22°F
Max: 39°F
Light breeze: 7 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 65%
Cloud cover: 100%
Wed Dec 25
46°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 28°F
Max: 49°F
Light breeze: 4 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 65%
Cloud cover: 99%
Thu Dec 26
48°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 33°F
Max: 51°F
Light breeze: 6 mps ESE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 67%
Cloud cover: 92%
Fri Dec 27
46°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 32°F
Max: 47°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 63%
Cloud cover: 68%
Sat Dec 28
43°F
Light Rain
Min: 37°F
Max: 46°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 97%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Dec 29
53°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 46°F
Max: 53°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 87%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Matoaka

About Matoaka

The town of Matoaka, WV in Mercer County has an approximate population of 227. [6]

Matoaka Solar Power

Matoaka, WV Solar Energy

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

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