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Solar Energy in Manassas Park, VA

Solar Energy in Manassas Park

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Manassas Park with an average of 5.77 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Manassas Park

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Manassas Park

The total length of the day in Manassas Park, VA today (March 29, 2024) will be 12 hours and 33 minutes. [More]

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Manassas Park, VA Solar Energy

Solar Power in Manassas Park, VA

Solar Energy Data in Manassas Park, VA

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Manassas Park, VA

Solar Radiation Data in Manassas Park

Based on historical Manassas Park, 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 Manassas Park. [1]

Manassas Park has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.18 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 4% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.35 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Manassas Park that are always titled at the latitude of Manassas Park (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.91 kWh/m2/day, or about 17% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.18 kWh/m2/day and approximately 13% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.35 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 Manassas Park

Solar Radiation Data in Manassas Park, VA

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in Manassas Park.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Manassas Park, VA

Solar Radiation Data in Manassas Park

Manassas Park, VA has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.97 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Manassas Park is July with an average of 5.77 kWh/m2/day, followed by June at 5.64 kWh/m2/day and May at 5.57 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Manassas Park (Virginia) are December with an average of 3.68 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4 kWh/m2/day and November at 4.18 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: Manassas Park vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in Manassas Park

The average monthly solar radiation level in Manassas Park, VA, of 4.97 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 26% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 25% 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: Manassas Park vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average Manassas Park 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 Manassas Park

Sunrise / Sunset in Manassas Park

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 29, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:57 am
    • Sunset: 7:30 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:33
Solar Energy Statistics for Manassas Park

Best Months for Solar in Manassas Park

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (5.77 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.56 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: April (4.8 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.06 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Manassas Park

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Solar Power Output in Manassas Park

The Power of Solar in Manassas Park, VA

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Manassas Park, VA

Solar Radiation Data in Manassas Park

Manassas Park (VA) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5609.53 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Manassas Park is July with an average of 525.89 kWhac, followed by May at 523.93 kWhac and April at 506.6 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Manassas Park (Virginia) are December with an average of 382.03 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 403.15 kWhac and January at 407.11 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Manassas Park

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Manassas Park Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Manassas Park, VA [5]

Fri Mar 29
55°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 36°F
Max: 57°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 35%
Cloud cover: 57%
Sat Mar 30
56°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 39°F
Max: 60°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 69%
Cloud cover: 97%
Sun Mar 31
65°F
Light Rain
Min: 51°F
Max: 68°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps NNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 53%
Cloud cover: 74%
Mon Apr 1
53°F
Light Rain
Min: 50°F
Max: 55°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps ENE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 94%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 2
59°F
Light Rain
Min: 49°F
Max: 72°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 96%
Cloud cover: 100%
Wed Apr 3
58°F
Light Rain
Min: 42°F
Max: 63°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 45%
Cloud cover: 79%

More about Manassas Park

About Manassas Park

The city of Manassas Park, VA in Manassas Park County has an approximate population of 14,273. [6]

Manassas Park Solar Power

Manassas Park, VA Solar Energy

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

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