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Solar Energy in Salem, WV

Solar Energy in Salem

The month of September has the highest historical solar radition values in Salem with an average of 5.64 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Salem

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Salem

The total length of the day in Salem, WV today (December 25, 2024) will be 9 hours and 28 minutes. [More]

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Salem, WV Solar Energy

Solar Power in Salem, WV

Solar Energy Data in Salem, WV

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Salem, WV

Solar Radiation Data in Salem

Based on historical Salem, 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 Salem. [1]

Salem has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.9 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 7% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.65 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Salem that are always titled at the latitude of Salem (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.46 kWh/m2/day, or about 14% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.9 kWh/m2/day and approximately 22% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.65 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 Salem

Solar Radiation Data in Salem, WV

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Salem, WV

Solar Radiation Data in Salem

Salem, 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 Salem is September with an average of 5.64 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 5.62 kWh/m2/day and July at 5.61 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Salem (West Virginia) are December with an average of 2.91 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.1 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.63 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Salem

The average monthly solar radiation level in Salem, 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: Salem vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Salem

  • Sunrise/Sunset for December 25, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:38 am
    • Sunset: 5:06 pm
    • Length of Day: 9:28
Solar Energy Statistics for Salem

Best Months for Solar in Salem

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation September (5.64 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: August (5.46 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: June (4.53 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.02 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Salem

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Solar Power Output in Salem

The Power of Solar in Salem, WV

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Salem, WV

Solar Radiation Data in Salem

Salem (WV) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5072.31 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Salem is July with an average of 508.84 kWhac, followed by August at 502.07 kWhac and June at 492.31 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Salem (West Virginia) are December with an average of 288.63 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 309.04 kWhac and February at 331.37 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Salem

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Salem Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Salem, WV [5]

Wed Dec 25
43°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 35°F
Max: 45°F
Light breeze: 4 mps ENE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 74%
Cloud cover: 100%
Thu Dec 26
42°F
Light Rain
Min: 39°F
Max: 45°F
Light breeze: 5 mps NE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 82%
Cloud cover: 100%
Fri Dec 27
51°F
Light Rain
Min: 38°F
Max: 53°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 60%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat Dec 28
54°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 46°F
Max: 54°F
Light breeze: 6 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 93%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Dec 29
57°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 49°F
Max: 57°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 83%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Dec 30
52°F
Light Rain
Min: 43°F
Max: 52°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 74%
Cloud cover: 83%

More about Salem

About Salem

The city of Salem, WV in Harrison County has an approximate population of 1,586. [6]

Salem Solar Power

Salem, WV Solar Energy

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

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The solar energy that strikes the Earth in one hour could provide all of the Earth's energy needs for a complete year.

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