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Solar Energy in Warrenton, NC

Solar Energy in Warrenton

The month of June has the highest historical solar radition values in Warrenton with an average of 5.73 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Warrenton

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Warrenton

The total length of the day in Warrenton, NC today (April 19, 2024) will be 13 hours and 20 minutes. [More]

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Warrenton, NC Solar Energy

Solar Power in Warrenton, NC

Solar Energy Data in Warrenton, NC

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Warrenton, NC

Solar Radiation Data in Warrenton

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

Warrenton has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.42 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 3% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.55 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Warrenton that are always titled at the latitude of Warrenton (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.12 kWh/m2/day, or about 16% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.42 kWh/m2/day and approximately 13% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.55 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 Warrenton

Solar Radiation Data in Warrenton, NC

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Warrenton, NC

Solar Radiation Data in Warrenton

Warrenton, NC has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.24 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Warrenton is June with an average of 5.73 kWh/m2/day, followed by May at 5.72 kWh/m2/day and April at 5.66 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Warrenton (North Carolina) are December with an average of 4.25 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.58 kWh/m2/day and November at 4.83 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Warrenton

The average monthly solar radiation level in Warrenton, NC, of 5.24 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 33% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 21% 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: Warrenton vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Warrenton

  • Sunrise/Sunset for April 19, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:31 am
    • Sunset: 7:51 pm
    • Length of Day: 13:20
Solar Energy Statistics for Warrenton

Best Months for Solar in Warrenton

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation June (5.73 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: May (5.71 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: May (5.04 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.29 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Warrenton

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Solar Power Output in Warrenton

The Power of Solar in Warrenton, NC

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Warrenton, NC

Solar Radiation Data in Warrenton

Warrenton (NC) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5705.59 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Warrenton is May with an average of 520.16 kWhac, followed by April at 503.53 kWhac and July at 502.14 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Warrenton (North Carolina) are December with an average of 417.28 kWhac, followed by February with an average of 436.89 kWhac and November at 440.48 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Warrenton

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Warrenton Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Warrenton, NC [5]

Fri Apr 19
74°F
Light Rain
Min: 52°F
Max: 78°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps E
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 54%
Cloud cover: 81%
Sat Apr 20
65°F
Light Rain
Min: 55°F
Max: 69°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps NNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 77%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Apr 21
60°F
Light Rain
Min: 46°F
Max: 63°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps N
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 43%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Apr 22
63°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 44°F
Max: 66°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps NNE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 35%
Cloud cover: 1%
Tue Apr 23
68°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 44°F
Max: 68°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 37%
Cloud cover: 4%
Wed Apr 24
72°F
Light Rain
Min: 47°F
Max: 72°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 33%
Cloud cover: 54%

More about Warrenton

About Warrenton

The town of Warrenton, NC in Warren County has an approximate population of 862. [6]

Warrenton Solar Power

Warrenton, NC Solar Energy

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

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