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Solar Energy in Westover, WV

Solar Energy in Westover

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Westover with an average of 5.69 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Westover

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Westover

The total length of the day in Westover, WV today (December 24, 2024) will be 9 hours and 25 minutes. [More]

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Westover, WV Solar Energy

Solar Power in Westover, WV

Solar Energy Data in Westover, 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 Westover, WV

Solar Radiation Data in Westover

Based on historical Westover, 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 Westover. [1]

Westover has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.86 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 11% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.48 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Westover that are always titled at the latitude of Westover (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.39 kWh/m2/day, or about 14% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.86 kWh/m2/day and approximately 26% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.48 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 Westover

Solar Radiation Data in Westover, WV

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Westover, WV

Solar Radiation Data in Westover

Westover, WV has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.57 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Westover is July with an average of 5.69 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 5.68 kWh/m2/day and September at 5.52 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Westover (West Virginia) are December with an average of 2.77 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.03 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.65 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Westover

The average monthly solar radiation level in Westover, WV, of 4.57 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 16% 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: Westover vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Westover

  • Sunrise/Sunset for December 24, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:37 am
    • Sunset: 5:02 pm
    • Length of Day: 9:25
Solar Energy Statistics for Westover

Best Months for Solar in Westover

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (5.69 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: June (5.36 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: June (4.28 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (5.93 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Westover

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Solar Power Output in Westover

The Power of Solar in Westover, WV

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Westover, WV

Solar Radiation Data in Westover

Westover (WV) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5061.65 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Westover is August with an average of 512.45 kWhac, followed by July at 509.15 kWhac and May at 509.06 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Westover (West Virginia) are December with an average of 279.32 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 305.01 kWhac and February at 328.04 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Westover

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Westover Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Westover, WV [5]

Tue Dec 24
37°F
Snow
Min: 31°F
Max: 38°F
Light breeze: 8 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 94%
Cloud cover: 100%
Wed Dec 25
42°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 34°F
Max: 43°F
Calm: 3 mps ENE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 78%
Cloud cover: 100%
Thu Dec 26
46°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 34°F
Max: 47°F
Calm: 3 mps NE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 68%
Cloud cover: 99%
Fri Dec 27
52°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 36°F
Max: 54°F
Light breeze: 4 mps ESE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 68%
Cloud cover: 99%
Sat Dec 28
51°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 44°F
Max: 53°F
Light breeze: 4 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 98%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Dec 29
58°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 50°F
Max: 58°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 84%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Westover

About Westover

The city of Westover, WV in Monongalia County has an approximate population of 3,983. [6]

Westover Solar Power

Westover, WV Solar Energy

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

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