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Solar Power in 23249 (Richmond, VA)

Solar Energy in 23249

The month of June has the highest historical solar radition values in 23249 with an average of 5.95 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 23249

Solar panels in 23249 that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 23249

The total length of the day in 23249 (Richmond, VA) today (April 18, 2024) will be 13 hours and 19 minutes. [More]

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23249 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 23249 (Richmond, VA)

Solar Energy Data for 23249

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 23249.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 23249

Solar Radiation Data in 23249

Based on historical 23249 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 23249. [1]

The region associated with 23249 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.27 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 1% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.31 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 23249 that are always titled at the latitude of Richmond (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.97 kWh/m2/day, or about 16% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.27 kWh/m2/day and approximately 15% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.31 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 23249

Solar Radiation Data in 23249

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 23249.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 23249

Solar Radiation Data in 23249

The region associated with 23249 has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.18 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 23249 is June with an average of 5.95 kWh/m2/day, followed by April at 5.8 kWh/m2/day and August at 5.72 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 23249 are December with an average of 4.01 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.31 kWh/m2/day and February at 4.59 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 23249 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 23249

The average monthly solar radiation level in 23249, of 5.18 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 32% 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: 23249 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 23249 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 23249

Sunrise / Sunset in 23249

  • Sunrise/Sunset for April 18, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:29 am
    • Sunset: 7:48 pm
    • Length of Day: 13:19
Solar Energy Statistics for 23249

Best Months for Solar in 23249

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation June (5.95 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: June (5.68 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: June (4.93 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.28 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 23249

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 23249 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 23249

The Power of Solar in 23249

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 23249. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 23249. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 23249

Solar Radiation Data in 23249

23249 has a average annual solar AC output value of 5698.89 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 23249 is April with an average of 528.07 kWhac, followed by June at 519.72 kWhac and May at 513.67 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 23249 are December with an average of 396.5 kWhac, followed by February with an average of 412.05 kWhac and January at 420.7 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 23249 [5]

Thu Apr 18
81°F
Light Rain
Min: 61°F
Max: 83°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 38%
Cloud cover: 29%
Fri Apr 19
71°F
Light Rain
Min: 51°F
Max: 74°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps E
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 50%
Cloud cover: 93%
Sat Apr 20
69°F
Light Rain
Min: 54°F
Max: 73°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps NNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 36%
Cloud cover: 74%
Sun Apr 21
62°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 48°F
Max: 63°F
Light breeze: 7 mps NNE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 33%
Cloud cover: 84%
Mon Apr 22
65°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 51°F
Max: 65°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps N
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 29%
Cloud cover: 39%
Tue Apr 23
70°F
Few Clouds
Min: 47°F
Max: 70°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 31%
Cloud cover: 24%

More about 23249

About 23249

The ZIP code 23249 is associated with the city of Richmond in City of Richmond County in Virginia.

23249 Solar Power

23249 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 23249, or for more solar-related resources for VA, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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