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Solar Energy in West Valley City, UT

Solar Energy in West Valley City

The month of June has the highest historical solar radition values in West Valley City with an average of 6.8 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in West Valley City

Solar panels in West Valley City that always track the sun throughout the day will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in West Valley City

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

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West Valley City, UT Solar Energy

Solar Power in West Valley City, UT

Solar Energy Data in West Valley City, UT

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for West Valley City, UT

Solar Radiation Data in West Valley City

Based on historical West Valley City, UT data, solar panels that always track the sun throughout the day will produce the maximum solar energy output in West Valley City. [1]

West Valley City has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.54 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 18% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 5.52 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in West Valley City that are always titled at the latitude of West Valley City (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.26 kWh/m2/day, or about 16% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.54 kWh/m2/day and approximately 5% less than the average monthly DNI of 5.52 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 West Valley City

Solar Radiation Data in West Valley City, UT

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in West Valley City.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for West Valley City, UT

Solar Radiation Data in West Valley City

West Valley City, UT has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.44 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in West Valley City is June with an average of 6.8 kWh/m2/day, followed by July at 6.71 kWh/m2/day and September at 6.54 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in West Valley City (Utah) are December with an average of 3.25 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.54 kWh/m2/day and February at 4.23 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: West Valley City vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in West Valley City

The average monthly solar radiation level in West Valley City, UT, of 5.44 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 38% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 18% 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: West Valley City vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average West Valley City 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 West Valley City

Sunrise / Sunset in West Valley City

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 29, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:14 am
    • Sunset: 7:50 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:36
Solar Energy Statistics for West Valley City

Best Months for Solar in West Valley City

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation June (6.8 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (6.64 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (8.08 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (7.33 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in West Valley City

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Solar Power Output in West Valley City

The Power of Solar in West Valley City, UT

Monthly AC solar system output averages for West Valley City (ut). Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in West Valley City. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for West Valley City, UT

Solar Radiation Data in West Valley City

West Valley City (UT) has a average annual solar AC output value of 6137.9 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in West Valley City is July with an average of 606.38 kWhac, followed by June at 603.62 kWhac and May at 591.92 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in West Valley City (Utah) are December with an average of 335.02 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 359.98 kWhac and February at 386.74 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in West Valley City

West Valley City Electricity Costs

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West Valley City Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for West Valley City, UT [5]

Fri Mar 29
45°F
Light Rain
Min: 37°F
Max: 52°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 57%
Cloud cover: 44%
Sat Mar 30
45°F
Light Rain
Min: 43°F
Max: 52°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 74%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Mar 31
47°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 38°F
Max: 49°F
Fresh Breeze: 19 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 52%
Cloud cover: 93%
Mon Apr 1
40°F
Rain And Snow
Min: 37°F
Max: 45°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 83%
Cloud cover: 98%
Tue Apr 2
48°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 36°F
Max: 53°F
Light breeze: 7 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 54%
Cloud cover: 4%
Wed Apr 3
56°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 42°F
Max: 62°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 43%
Cloud cover: 0%

More about West Valley City

About West Valley City

The city of West Valley City, UT in Salt Lake County has an approximate population of 129,480. [6]

West Valley City Solar Power

West Valley City, UT Solar Energy

To learn more about solar energy and solar power West Valley City, UT, or for more solar-related resources for West Valley City, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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