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Solar Energy in Wayne, WV

Solar Energy in Wayne

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in Wayne with an average of 5.81 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Wayne

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Wayne

The total length of the day in Wayne, WV today (April 26, 2024) will be 13 hours and 42 minutes. [More]

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Wayne, WV Solar Energy

Solar Power in Wayne, WV

Solar Energy Data in Wayne, 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 Wayne, WV

Solar Radiation Data in Wayne

Based on historical Wayne, 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 Wayne. [1]

Wayne has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.01 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 4% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.84 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Wayne that are always titled at the latitude of Wayne (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.57 kWh/m2/day, or about 14% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.01 kWh/m2/day and approximately 19% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.84 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 Wayne

Solar Radiation Data in Wayne, WV

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Wayne, WV

Solar Radiation Data in Wayne

Wayne, WV has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.83 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Wayne is August with an average of 5.81 kWh/m2/day, followed by April at 5.66 kWh/m2/day and September at 5.62 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Wayne (West Virginia) are December with an average of 3.19 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.36 kWh/m2/day and November at 4.08 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Wayne

The average monthly solar radiation level in Wayne, WV, of 4.83 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: Wayne vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Wayne

  • Sunrise/Sunset for April 26, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:36 am
    • Sunset: 8:18 pm
    • Length of Day: 13:42
Solar Energy Statistics for Wayne

Best Months for Solar in Wayne

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (5.81 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: August (5.56 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: June (4.7 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.07 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Wayne

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Solar Power Output in Wayne

The Power of Solar in Wayne, WV

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Wayne, WV

Solar Radiation Data in Wayne

Wayne (WV) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5278.4 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Wayne is August with an average of 515.16 kWhac, followed by April at 511.34 kWhac and May at 496.26 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Wayne (West Virginia) are December with an average of 315.31 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 336.22 kWhac and February at 361.41 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Wayne

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Wayne Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Wayne, WV [5]

Fri Apr 26
75°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 40°F
Max: 76°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 40%
Cloud cover: 0%
Sat Apr 27
73°F
Light Rain
Min: 58°F
Max: 78°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 55%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Apr 28
79°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 56°F
Max: 82°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 44%
Cloud cover: 9%
Mon Apr 29
79°F
Light Rain
Min: 58°F
Max: 82°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 41%
Cloud cover: 73%
Tue Apr 30
72°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 59°F
Max: 78°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 65%
Cloud cover: 100%
Wed May 1
82°F
Light Rain
Min: 58°F
Max: 82°F
Light breeze: 7 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 43%
Cloud cover: 33%

More about Wayne

About Wayne

The town of Wayne, WV in Wayne County has an approximate population of 1,413. [6]

Wayne Solar Power

Wayne, WV Solar Energy

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

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