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Solar Energy in Montrose, WV

Solar Energy in Montrose

The month of June has the highest historical solar radition values in Montrose with an average of 5.6 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Montrose

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Montrose

The total length of the day in Montrose, WV today (December 24, 2024) will be 9 hours and 29 minutes. [More]

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Montrose, WV Solar Energy

Solar Power in Montrose, WV

Solar Energy Data in Montrose, WV

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Montrose, WV

Solar Radiation Data in Montrose

Based on historical Montrose, 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 Montrose. [1]

Montrose has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.8 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 9% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.49 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Montrose that are always titled at the latitude of Montrose (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.36 kWh/m2/day, or about 15% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.8 kWh/m2/day and approximately 25% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.49 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 Montrose

Solar Radiation Data in Montrose, WV

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Montrose, WV

Solar Radiation Data in Montrose

Montrose, WV has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.61 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Montrose is June with an average of 5.6 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 5.44 kWh/m2/day and July at 5.38 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Montrose (West Virginia) are December with an average of 3.01 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.33 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.88 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Montrose

The average monthly solar radiation level in Montrose, WV, of 4.61 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 17% 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: Montrose vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Montrose

  • Sunrise/Sunset for December 24, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:34 am
    • Sunset: 5:03 pm
    • Length of Day: 9:29
Solar Energy Statistics for Montrose

Best Months for Solar in Montrose

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation June (5.6 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: June (5.17 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: April (3.99 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (5.72 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Montrose

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Solar Power Output in Montrose

The Power of Solar in Montrose, WV

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Montrose, WV

Solar Radiation Data in Montrose

Montrose (WV) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5099.53 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Montrose is June with an average of 497.03 kWhac, followed by August at 494.03 kWhac and July at 490.63 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Montrose (West Virginia) are December with an average of 300.29 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 331.58 kWhac and February at 353.53 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Montrose

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Montrose Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Montrose, WV [5]

Tue Dec 24
35°F
Rain And Snow
Min: 29°F
Max: 36°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 97%
Cloud cover: 100%
Wed Dec 25
41°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 30°F
Max: 42°F
Light breeze: 4 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 72%
Cloud cover: 98%
Thu Dec 26
47°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 29°F
Max: 50°F
Light breeze: 4 mps ESE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 66%
Cloud cover: 100%
Fri Dec 27
50°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 34°F
Max: 53°F
Light breeze: 6 mps ESE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 66%
Cloud cover: 90%
Sat Dec 28
50°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 42°F
Max: 50°F
Light breeze: 4 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 95%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Dec 29
56°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 48°F
Max: 56°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 79%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Montrose

About Montrose

The town of Montrose, WV in Randolph County has an approximate population of 156. [6]

Montrose Solar Power

Montrose, WV Solar Energy

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

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