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Solar Energy in Whitesville, WV

Solar Energy in Whitesville

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in Whitesville with an average of 5.75 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Whitesville

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Whitesville

The total length of the day in Whitesville, WV today (December 25, 2024) will be 9 hours and 36 minutes. [More]

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Whitesville, WV Solar Energy

Solar Power in Whitesville, WV

Solar Energy Data in Whitesville, WV

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Whitesville, WV

Solar Radiation Data in Whitesville

Based on historical Whitesville, 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 Whitesville. [1]

Whitesville has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.95 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 7% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.69 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Whitesville that are always titled at the latitude of Whitesville (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.5 kWh/m2/day, or about 14% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.95 kWh/m2/day and approximately 22% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.69 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 Whitesville

Solar Radiation Data in Whitesville, WV

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Whitesville, WV

Solar Radiation Data in Whitesville

Whitesville, WV has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.72 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Whitesville is August with an average of 5.75 kWh/m2/day, followed by June at 5.6 kWh/m2/day and September at 5.47 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Whitesville (West Virginia) are December with an average of 3.19 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.43 kWh/m2/day and February at 4.03 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Whitesville

The average monthly solar radiation level in Whitesville, WV, of 4.72 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 20% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 29% 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: Whitesville vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Whitesville

  • Sunrise/Sunset for December 25, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:38 am
    • Sunset: 5:14 pm
    • Length of Day: 9:36
Solar Energy Statistics for Whitesville

Best Months for Solar in Whitesville

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (5.75 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: August (5.39 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: June (4.32 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (5.9 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Whitesville

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Solar Power Output in Whitesville

The Power of Solar in Whitesville, WV

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Whitesville, WV

Solar Radiation Data in Whitesville

Whitesville (WV) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5186.52 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Whitesville is August with an average of 515.65 kWhac, followed by May at 494.52 kWhac and June at 491.95 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Whitesville (West Virginia) are December with an average of 313.23 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 339.86 kWhac and February at 356.17 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Whitesville

Whitesville Electricity Costs

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Whitesville Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Whitesville, WV [5]

Wed Dec 25
47°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 33°F
Max: 48°F
Light breeze: 4 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 67%
Cloud cover: 99%
Thu Dec 26
52°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 39°F
Max: 55°F
Light breeze: 6 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 68%
Cloud cover: 100%
Fri Dec 27
50°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 38°F
Max: 54°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 65%
Cloud cover: 82%
Sat Dec 28
53°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 47°F
Max: 53°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 90%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Dec 29
60°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 51°F
Max: 60°F
Moderate breeze: 12 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 76%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Dec 30
56°F
Light Rain
Min: 47°F
Max: 56°F
Light breeze: 6 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 63%
Cloud cover: 43%

More about Whitesville

About Whitesville

The town of Whitesville, WV in Boone County has an approximate population of 514. [6]

Whitesville Solar Power

Whitesville, WV Solar Energy

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

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