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Solar Energy in Montpelier, OH

Solar Energy in Montpelier

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Montpelier with an average of 6.42 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Montpelier

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Montpelier

The total length of the day in Montpelier, OH today (March 29, 2024) will be 12 hours and 36 minutes. [More]

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Montpelier, OH Solar Energy

Solar Power in Montpelier, OH

Solar Energy Data in Montpelier, OH

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Montpelier, OH

Solar Radiation Data in Montpelier

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

Montpelier has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.84 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 8% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.55 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Montpelier that are always titled at the latitude of Montpelier (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.35 kWh/m2/day, or about 13% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.84 kWh/m2/day and approximately 23% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.55 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 Montpelier

Solar Radiation Data in Montpelier, OH

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Montpelier, OH

Solar Radiation Data in Montpelier

Montpelier, OH has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.7 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Montpelier is July with an average of 6.42 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 6.03 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.88 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Montpelier (Ohio) are December with an average of 2.57 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 2.92 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.31 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Montpelier

The average monthly solar radiation level in Montpelier, OH, of 4.7 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: Montpelier vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Montpelier

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 29, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:24 am
    • Sunset: 8:00 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:36
Solar Energy Statistics for Montpelier

Best Months for Solar in Montpelier

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.42 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.82 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.17 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.25 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Montpelier

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Solar Power Output in Montpelier

The Power of Solar in Montpelier, OH

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Montpelier, OH

Solar Radiation Data in Montpelier

Montpelier (OH) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5387.92 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Montpelier is July with an average of 590.24 kWhac, followed by August at 563.63 kWhac and June at 541.14 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Montpelier (Ohio) are December with an average of 267.83 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 308.45 kWhac and November at 322.46 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Montpelier

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Weather Forecast for Montpelier, OH [5]

Fri Mar 29
48°F
Few Clouds
Min: 29°F
Max: 54°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 37%
Cloud cover: 11%
Sat Mar 30
55°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 41°F
Max: 59°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 91%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Mar 31
46°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 37°F
Max: 48°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps NE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 79%
Cloud cover: 95%
Mon Apr 1
44°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 41°F
Max: 45°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps E
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 82%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 2
62°F
Rain And Snow
Min: 36°F
Max: 62°F
Fresh Breeze: 20 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 70%
Cloud cover: 80%
Wed Apr 3
44°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 34°F
Max: 45°F
Fresh Breeze: 22 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 51%
Cloud cover: 55%

More about Montpelier

About Montpelier

The village of Montpelier, OH in Williams County has an approximate population of 4,072. [6]

Montpelier Solar Power

Montpelier, OH Solar Energy

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

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