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Solar Power in 24343 (Hillsville, VA)

Solar Energy in 24343

The month of May has the highest historical solar radition values in 24343 with an average of 5.6 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 24343

Solar panels in 24343 that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 24343

The total length of the day in 24343 (Hillsville, VA) today (April 19, 2024) will be 13 hours and 21 minutes. [More]

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24343 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 24343 (Hillsville, VA)

Solar Energy Data for 24343

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 24343.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 24343

Solar Radiation Data in 24343

Based on historical 24343 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 24343. [1]

The region associated with 24343 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.24 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 0% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.25 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 24343 that are always titled at the latitude of Hillsville (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.9 kWh/m2/day, or about 16% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.24 kWh/m2/day and approximately 15% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.25 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 24343

Solar Radiation Data in 24343

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 24343.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 24343

Solar Radiation Data in 24343

The region associated with 24343 has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.09 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 24343 is May with an average of 5.6 kWh/m2/day, followed by April at 5.54 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.52 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 24343 are December with an average of 3.96 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.38 kWh/m2/day and February at 4.69 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 24343 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 24343

The average monthly solar radiation level in 24343, of 5.09 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 30% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 23% 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: 24343 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 24343 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 24343

Sunrise / Sunset in 24343

  • Sunrise/Sunset for April 19, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:41 am
    • Sunset: 8:02 pm
    • Length of Day: 13:21
Solar Energy Statistics for 24343

Best Months for Solar in 24343

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation May (5.6 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: May (5.43 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: March (4.69 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.01 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 24343

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 24343 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 24343

The Power of Solar in 24343

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 24343. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 24343. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 24343

Solar Radiation Data in 24343

24343 has a average annual solar AC output value of 5646.86 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 24343 is May with an average of 524.2 kWhac, followed by April at 507.72 kWhac and March at 499.49 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 24343 are December with an average of 387.25 kWhac, followed by February with an average of 414.78 kWhac and January at 432.66 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 24343 [5]

Fri Apr 19
70°F
Light Rain
Min: 54°F
Max: 72°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 49%
Cloud cover: 93%
Sat Apr 20
59°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 45°F
Max: 60°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 39%
Cloud cover: 60%
Sun Apr 21
53°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 38°F
Max: 54°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 44%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Apr 22
60°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 32°F
Max: 60°F
Light breeze: 4 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 34%
Cloud cover: 52%
Tue Apr 23
62°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 37°F
Max: 62°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 39%
Cloud cover: 51%
Wed Apr 24
62°F
Light Rain
Min: 41°F
Max: 62°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps NNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 38%
Cloud cover: 38%

More about 24343

About 24343

The ZIP code 24343 is associated with the city of Hillsville in Carroll County in Virginia.

24343 Solar Power

24343 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 24343, or for more solar-related resources for VA, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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