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Solar Energy in Louisa, VA

Solar Energy in Louisa

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Louisa with an average of 5.81 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Louisa

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Louisa

The total length of the day in Louisa, VA today (March 29, 2024) will be 12 hours and 32 minutes. [More]

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Louisa, VA Solar Energy

Solar Power in Louisa, VA

Solar Energy Data in Louisa, VA

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Louisa, VA

Solar Radiation Data in Louisa

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

Louisa has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.24 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 2% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.32 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Louisa that are always titled at the latitude of Louisa (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.96 kWh/m2/day, or about 17% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.24 kWh/m2/day and approximately 15% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.32 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 Louisa

Solar Radiation Data in Louisa, VA

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Louisa, VA

Solar Radiation Data in Louisa

Louisa, VA has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.08 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Louisa is July with an average of 5.81 kWh/m2/day, followed by June at 5.61 kWh/m2/day and August at 5.59 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Louisa (Virginia) are December with an average of 3.83 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.17 kWh/m2/day and November at 4.5 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Louisa

The average monthly solar radiation level in Louisa, VA, of 5.08 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 29% 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: Louisa vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Louisa

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 29, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:00 am
    • Sunset: 7:32 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:32
Solar Energy Statistics for Louisa

Best Months for Solar in Louisa

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (5.81 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: June (5.65 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: June (4.9 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.25 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Louisa

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Solar Power Output in Louisa

The Power of Solar in Louisa, VA

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Louisa, VA

Solar Radiation Data in Louisa

Louisa (VA) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5543.86 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Louisa is July with an average of 514.39 kWhac, followed by March at 499.56 kWhac and May at 499.32 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Louisa (Virginia) are December with an average of 371.93 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 409.89 kWhac and November at 416.88 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Louisa

Louisa Electricity Costs

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Louisa Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Louisa, VA [5]

Fri Mar 29
59°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 38°F
Max: 61°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 42%
Cloud cover: 71%
Sat Mar 30
59°F
Light Rain
Min: 43°F
Max: 67°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 61%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Mar 31
70°F
Light Rain
Min: 53°F
Max: 72°F
Light breeze: 7 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 54%
Cloud cover: 70%
Mon Apr 1
60°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 53°F
Max: 64°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps NE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 88%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 2
69°F
Light Rain
Min: 52°F
Max: 79°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 80%
Cloud cover: 96%
Wed Apr 3
60°F
Light Rain
Min: 42°F
Max: 65°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 41%
Cloud cover: 65%

More about Louisa

About Louisa

The town of Louisa, VA in Louisa County has an approximate population of 1,555. [6]

Louisa Solar Power

Louisa, VA Solar Energy

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

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