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Solar Energy in Morgantown, WV

Solar Energy in Morgantown

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in Morgantown with an average of 5.7 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Morgantown

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Morgantown

The total length of the day in Morgantown, WV today (December 25, 2024) will be 9 hours and 26 minutes. [More]

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Morgantown, WV Solar Energy

Solar Power in Morgantown, WV

Solar Energy Data in Morgantown, WV

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Morgantown, WV

Solar Radiation Data in Morgantown

Based on historical Morgantown, 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 Morgantown. [1]

Morgantown has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.86 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 11% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.48 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Morgantown that are always titled at the latitude of Morgantown (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.39 kWh/m2/day, or about 14% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.86 kWh/m2/day and approximately 26% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.48 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 Morgantown

Solar Radiation Data in Morgantown, WV

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Morgantown, WV

Solar Radiation Data in Morgantown

Morgantown, WV has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.55 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Morgantown is August with an average of 5.7 kWh/m2/day, followed by July at 5.62 kWh/m2/day and September at 5.55 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Morgantown (West Virginia) are December with an average of 2.84 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.12 kWh/m2/day and February at 3.61 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Morgantown

The average monthly solar radiation level in Morgantown, WV, of 4.55 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 16% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 31% 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: Morgantown vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Morgantown

  • Sunrise/Sunset for December 25, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:37 am
    • Sunset: 5:03 pm
    • Length of Day: 9:26
Solar Energy Statistics for Morgantown

Best Months for Solar in Morgantown

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (5.7 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: June (5.36 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: June (4.28 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (5.93 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Morgantown

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Solar Power Output in Morgantown

The Power of Solar in Morgantown, WV

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Morgantown, WV

Solar Radiation Data in Morgantown

Morgantown (WV) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5028.98 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Morgantown is August with an average of 514.59 kWhac, followed by July at 508.55 kWhac and September at 486.1 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Morgantown (West Virginia) are December with an average of 281 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 315.07 kWhac and February at 324.07 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Morgantown

Morgantown Electricity Costs

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Morgantown Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Morgantown, WV [5]

Wed Dec 25
43°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 32°F
Max: 44°F
Calm: 3 mps NNE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 77%
Cloud cover: 99%
Thu Dec 26
42°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 39°F
Max: 43°F
Calm: 3 mps E
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 84%
Cloud cover: 100%
Fri Dec 27
52°F
Light Rain
Min: 37°F
Max: 53°F
Light breeze: 5 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 65%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat Dec 28
53°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 46°F
Max: 53°F
Light breeze: 5 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 97%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Dec 29
58°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 50°F
Max: 58°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 82%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Dec 30
52°F
Light Rain
Min: 45°F
Max: 52°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 77%
Cloud cover: 94%

More about Morgantown

About Morgantown

The city of Morgantown, WV in Monongalia County has an approximate population of 29,660. [6]

Morgantown Solar Power

Morgantown, WV Solar Energy

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

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