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Solar Energy in Tappahannock, VA

Solar Energy in Tappahannock

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Tappahannock with an average of 5.8 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Tappahannock

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Tappahannock

The total length of the day in Tappahannock, VA today (October 31, 2024) will be 10 hours and 39 minutes. [More]

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Tappahannock, VA Solar Energy

Solar Power in Tappahannock, VA

Solar Energy Data in Tappahannock, VA

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Tappahannock, VA

Solar Radiation Data in Tappahannock

Based on historical Tappahannock, VA data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in Tappahannock. [1]

Tappahannock has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.23 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately equal to the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.23 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Tappahannock that are always titled at the latitude of Tappahannock (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.91 kWh/m2/day, or about 16% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.23 kWh/m2/day and approximately 16% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.23 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 Tappahannock

Solar Radiation Data in Tappahannock, VA

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Tappahannock, VA

Solar Radiation Data in Tappahannock

Tappahannock, VA has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.14 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Tappahannock is July with an average of 5.8 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 5.79 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.78 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Tappahannock (Virginia) are December with an average of 3.81 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.19 kWh/m2/day and November at 4.56 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Tappahannock

The average monthly solar radiation level in Tappahannock, VA, of 5.14 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 31% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 22% 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: Tappahannock vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Tappahannock

  • Sunrise/Sunset for October 31, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:31 am
    • Sunset: 6:10 pm
    • Length of Day: 10:39
Solar Energy Statistics for Tappahannock

Best Months for Solar in Tappahannock

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (5.8 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: August (5.64 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (4.84 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.21 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Tappahannock

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Solar Power Output in Tappahannock

The Power of Solar in Tappahannock, VA

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Tappahannock, VA

Solar Radiation Data in Tappahannock

Tappahannock (VA) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5635.61 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Tappahannock is May with an average of 522.58 kWhac, followed by August at 515.61 kWhac and July at 512.89 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Tappahannock (Virginia) are December with an average of 375.64 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 410.52 kWhac and November at 424.96 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Tappahannock

Tappahannock Electricity Costs

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Tappahannock Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Tappahannock, VA [5]

Thu Oct 31
79°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 61°F
Max: 83°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 47%
Cloud cover: 0%
Fri Nov 1
77°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 65°F
Max: 81°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 53%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat Nov 2
61°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 48°F
Max: 65°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps N
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 38%
Cloud cover: 78%
Sun Nov 3
63°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 44°F
Max: 68°F
Light breeze: 5 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 34%
Cloud cover: 40%
Mon Nov 4
64°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 49°F
Max: 72°F
Light breeze: 7 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 53%
Cloud cover: 91%
Tue Nov 5
72°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 55°F
Max: 78°F
Moderate breeze: 12 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 56%
Cloud cover: 5%

More about Tappahannock

About Tappahannock

The town of Tappahannock, VA in Essex County has an approximate population of 2,375. [6]

Tappahannock Solar Power

Tappahannock, VA Solar Energy

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

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