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Solar Energy in Stonewood, WV

Solar Energy in Stonewood

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in Stonewood with an average of 5.72 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Stonewood

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Stonewood

The total length of the day in Stonewood, WV today (March 29, 2024) will be 12 hours and 33 minutes. [More]

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Stonewood, WV Solar Energy

Solar Power in Stonewood, WV

Solar Energy Data in Stonewood, WV

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Stonewood, WV

Solar Radiation Data in Stonewood

Based on historical Stonewood, 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 Stonewood. [1]

Stonewood has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.91 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 8% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.61 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Stonewood that are always titled at the latitude of Stonewood (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.45 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 3.61 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 Stonewood

Solar Radiation Data in Stonewood, WV

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Stonewood, WV

Solar Radiation Data in Stonewood

Stonewood, WV has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.59 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Stonewood is August with an average of 5.72 kWh/m2/day, followed by July at 5.6 kWh/m2/day and September at 5.54 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Stonewood (West Virginia) are December with an average of 2.77 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 2.99 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.73 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Stonewood

The average monthly solar radiation level in Stonewood, WV, of 4.59 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 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: Stonewood vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Stonewood

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 29, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:09 am
    • Sunset: 7:42 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:33
Solar Energy Statistics for Stonewood

Best Months for Solar in Stonewood

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (5.72 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: June (5.42 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: June (4.45 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Stonewood

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Solar Power Output in Stonewood

The Power of Solar in Stonewood, WV

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Stonewood, WV

Solar Radiation Data in Stonewood

Stonewood (WV) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5067.21 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Stonewood is August with an average of 511.88 kWhac, followed by July at 510.74 kWhac and June at 488.57 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Stonewood (West Virginia) are December with an average of 279 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 299.75 kWhac and February at 336.43 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Stonewood

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Stonewood Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Stonewood, WV [5]

Fri Mar 29
48°F
Light Rain
Min: 39°F
Max: 53°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 63%
Cloud cover: 93%
Sat Mar 30
60°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 41°F
Max: 60°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 64%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Mar 31
55°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 47°F
Max: 60°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 82%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Apr 1
61°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 57°F
Max: 65°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 96%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 2
74°F
Light Rain
Min: 55°F
Max: 74°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 61%
Cloud cover: 47%
Wed Apr 3
40°F
Rain And Snow
Min: 34°F
Max: 47°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 90%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Stonewood

About Stonewood

The city of Stonewood, WV in Harrison County has an approximate population of 1,806. [6]

Stonewood Solar Power

Stonewood, WV Solar Energy

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

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