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Solar Energy in Pennsboro, WV

Solar Energy in Pennsboro

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in Pennsboro with an average of 5.66 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Pennsboro

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Pennsboro

The total length of the day in Pennsboro, WV today (December 24, 2024) will be 9 hours and 27 minutes. [More]

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Pennsboro, WV Solar Energy

Solar Power in Pennsboro, WV

Solar Energy Data in Pennsboro, WV

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Pennsboro, WV

Solar Radiation Data in Pennsboro

Based on historical Pennsboro, 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 Pennsboro. [1]

Pennsboro has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.91 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 7% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.64 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Pennsboro that are always titled at the latitude of Pennsboro (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.46 kWh/m2/day, or about 14% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.91 kWh/m2/day and approximately 23% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.64 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 Pennsboro

Solar Radiation Data in Pennsboro, WV

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Pennsboro, WV

Solar Radiation Data in Pennsboro

Pennsboro, WV has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.62 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Pennsboro is August with an average of 5.66 kWh/m2/day, followed by July at 5.61 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.55 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Pennsboro (West Virginia) are December with an average of 2.73 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.03 kWh/m2/day and February at 3.72 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Pennsboro

The average monthly solar radiation level in Pennsboro, WV, of 4.62 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 18% 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: Pennsboro vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Pennsboro

  • Sunrise/Sunset for December 24, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:40 am
    • Sunset: 5:07 pm
    • Length of Day: 9:27
Solar Energy Statistics for Pennsboro

Best Months for Solar in Pennsboro

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (5.66 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: June (5.46 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: June (4.57 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.05 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Pennsboro

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Solar Power Output in Pennsboro

The Power of Solar in Pennsboro, WV

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Pennsboro, WV

Solar Radiation Data in Pennsboro

Pennsboro (WV) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5081.13 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Pennsboro is July with an average of 506.06 kWhac, followed by August at 504.12 kWhac and May at 494.23 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Pennsboro (West Virginia) are December with an average of 270.54 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 302.59 kWhac and February at 329.71 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Pennsboro

Pennsboro Electricity Costs

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Pennsboro Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Pennsboro, WV [5]

Tue Dec 24
38°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 34°F
Max: 39°F
Light breeze: 7 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 94%
Cloud cover: 100%
Wed Dec 25
44°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 36°F
Max: 45°F
Light breeze: 4 mps ENE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 71%
Cloud cover: 100%
Thu Dec 26
47°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 40°F
Max: 50°F
Light breeze: 4 mps ENE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 67%
Cloud cover: 100%
Fri Dec 27
54°F
Light Rain
Min: 39°F
Max: 55°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 58%
Cloud cover: 87%
Sat Dec 28
49°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 45°F
Max: 51°F
Light breeze: 6 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 99%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Dec 29
56°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 51°F
Max: 57°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 90%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Pennsboro

About Pennsboro

The city of Pennsboro, WV in Ritchie County has an approximate population of 1,171. [6]

Pennsboro Solar Power

Pennsboro, WV Solar Energy

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

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