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Solar Energy in Peterstown, WV

Solar Energy in Peterstown

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

Solar Panels in Peterstown

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Peterstown

The total length of the day in Peterstown, WV today (December 24, 2024) will be 9 hours and 39 minutes. [More]

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Peterstown, WV Solar Energy

Solar Power in Peterstown, WV

Solar Energy Data in Peterstown, WV

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Peterstown, WV

Solar Radiation Data in Peterstown

Based on historical Peterstown, 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 Peterstown. [1]

Peterstown has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.07 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 6% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.83 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Peterstown that are always titled at the latitude of Peterstown (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.67 kWh/m2/day, or about 15% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.07 kWh/m2/day and approximately 22% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.83 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 Peterstown

Solar Radiation Data in Peterstown, WV

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Peterstown, WV

Solar Radiation Data in Peterstown

Peterstown, WV has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.85 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Peterstown is August with an average of 5.6 kWh/m2/day, followed by June at 5.48 kWh/m2/day and May at 5.38 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Peterstown (West Virginia) are December with an average of 3.46 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.84 kWh/m2/day and February at 4.23 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Peterstown

The average monthly solar radiation level in Peterstown, WV, of 4.85 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 23% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 27% 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: Peterstown vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Peterstown

  • Sunrise/Sunset for December 24, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:33 am
    • Sunset: 5:12 pm
    • Length of Day: 9:39
Solar Energy Statistics for Peterstown

Best Months for Solar in Peterstown

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (5.6 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: May (5.41 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: May (4.37 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (5.93 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Peterstown

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Solar Power Output in Peterstown

The Power of Solar in Peterstown, WV

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Peterstown, WV

Solar Radiation Data in Peterstown

Peterstown (WV) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5351.27 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Peterstown is August with an average of 505.44 kWhac, followed by May at 496.43 kWhac and July at 485.72 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Peterstown (West Virginia) are December with an average of 340.72 kWhac, followed by February with an average of 372.13 kWhac and January at 380.45 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Peterstown

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Peterstown Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Peterstown, WV [5]

Tue Dec 24
40°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 24°F
Max: 41°F
Light breeze: 6 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 67%
Cloud cover: 100%
Wed Dec 25
45°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 29°F
Max: 48°F
Calm: 3 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 67%
Cloud cover: 100%
Thu Dec 26
48°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 34°F
Max: 51°F
Light breeze: 4 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 67%
Cloud cover: 87%
Fri Dec 27
47°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 33°F
Max: 50°F
Light breeze: 7 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 62%
Cloud cover: 32%
Sat Dec 28
45°F
Light Rain
Min: 37°F
Max: 46°F
Calm: 4 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 92%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Dec 29
54°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 47°F
Max: 54°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 95%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Peterstown

About Peterstown

The town of Peterstown, WV in Monroe County has an approximate population of 653. [6]

Peterstown Solar Power

Peterstown, WV Solar Energy

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

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