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Solar Energy in Rich Creek, VA

Solar Energy in Rich Creek

The month of June has the highest historical solar radition values in Rich Creek with an average of 5.63 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Rich Creek

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Rich Creek

The total length of the day in Rich Creek, VA today (March 28, 2024) will be 12 hours and 29 minutes. [More]

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Rich Creek, VA Solar Energy

Solar Power in Rich Creek, VA

Solar Energy Data in Rich Creek, VA

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Rich Creek, VA

Solar Radiation Data in Rich Creek

Based on historical Rich Creek, 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 Rich Creek. [1]

Rich Creek has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.05 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 4% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.9 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Rich Creek that are always titled at the latitude of Rich Creek (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.67 kWh/m2/day, or about 15% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.05 kWh/m2/day and approximately 20% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.9 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 Rich Creek

Solar Radiation Data in Rich Creek, VA

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in Rich Creek.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Rich Creek, VA

Solar Radiation Data in Rich Creek

Rich Creek, VA has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.88 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Rich Creek is June with an average of 5.63 kWh/m2/day, followed by April at 5.59 kWh/m2/day and August at 5.55 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Rich Creek (Virginia) are December with an average of 3.5 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.69 kWh/m2/day and November at 4.45 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: Rich Creek vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in Rich Creek

The average monthly solar radiation level in Rich Creek, VA, of 4.88 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 24% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 26% 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: Rich Creek vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average Rich Creek 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 Rich Creek

Sunrise / Sunset in Rich Creek

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 28, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:13 am
    • Sunset: 7:42 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:29
Solar Energy Statistics for Rich Creek

Best Months for Solar in Rich Creek

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation June (5.63 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: August (5.32 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: March (4.66 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (5.79 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Rich Creek

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Solar Power Output in Rich Creek

The Power of Solar in Rich Creek, VA

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Rich Creek, VA

Solar Radiation Data in Rich Creek

Rich Creek (VA) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5380.63 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Rich Creek is April with an average of 507.98 kWhac, followed by August at 498.87 kWhac and May at 495.27 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Rich Creek (Virginia) are December with an average of 346.67 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 366.02 kWhac and February at 393.53 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Rich Creek

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Weather Forecast for Rich Creek, VA [5]

Thu Mar 28
50°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 39°F
Max: 51°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 37%
Cloud cover: 99%
Fri Mar 29
57°F
Few Clouds
Min: 38°F
Max: 60°F
Moderate breeze: 18 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 46%
Cloud cover: 11%
Sat Mar 30
64°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 43°F
Max: 65°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 48%
Cloud cover: 96%
Sun Mar 31
69°F
Light Rain
Min: 57°F
Max: 69°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 61%
Cloud cover: 94%
Mon Apr 1
68°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 58°F
Max: 68°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 71%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 2
60°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 55°F
Max: 63°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 92%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Rich Creek

About Rich Creek

The town of Rich Creek, VA in Giles County has an approximate population of 774. [6]

Rich Creek Solar Power

Rich Creek, VA Solar Energy

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

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