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Solar Energy in Saint Paul, VA

Solar Energy in Saint Paul

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in Saint Paul with an average of 5.72 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Saint Paul

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Saint Paul

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

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Saint Paul, VA Solar Energy

Solar Power in Saint Paul, VA

Solar Energy Data in Saint Paul, VA

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Saint Paul, VA

Solar Radiation Data in Saint Paul

Based on historical Saint Paul, 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 Saint Paul. [1]

Saint Paul has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.14 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 4% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.98 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Saint Paul that are always titled at the latitude of Saint Paul (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.73 kWh/m2/day, or about 14% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.14 kWh/m2/day and approximately 19% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.98 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 Saint Paul

Solar Radiation Data in Saint Paul, VA

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in Saint Paul.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Saint Paul, VA

Solar Radiation Data in Saint Paul

Saint Paul, VA has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.95 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Saint Paul is August with an average of 5.72 kWh/m2/day, followed by September at 5.59 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 Saint Paul (Virginia) are December with an average of 3.38 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.9 kWh/m2/day and February at 4.31 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: Saint Paul vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in Saint Paul

The average monthly solar radiation level in Saint Paul, VA, of 4.95 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: Saint Paul vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average Saint Paul 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 Saint Paul

Sunrise / Sunset in Saint Paul

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 28, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:19 am
    • Sunset: 7:48 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:29
Solar Energy Statistics for Saint Paul

Best Months for Solar in Saint Paul

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (5.72 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: August (5.54 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: May (4.48 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.01 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Saint Paul

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Solar Power Output in Saint Paul

The Power of Solar in Saint Paul, VA

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Saint Paul, VA

Solar Radiation Data in Saint Paul

Saint Paul (VA) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5436.68 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Saint Paul is May with an average of 515.53 kWhac, followed by August at 512.47 kWhac and April at 499.79 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Saint Paul (Virginia) are December with an average of 329.09 kWhac, followed by February with an average of 377.07 kWhac and January at 384.13 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Saint Paul

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Weather Forecast for Saint Paul, VA [5]

Thu Mar 28
49°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 39°F
Max: 53°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 43%
Cloud cover: 100%
Fri Mar 29
59°F
Few Clouds
Min: 35°F
Max: 62°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 45%
Cloud cover: 13%
Sat Mar 30
64°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 43°F
Max: 66°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 50%
Cloud cover: 54%
Sun Mar 31
68°F
Light Rain
Min: 54°F
Max: 68°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 64%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Apr 1
64°F
Light Rain
Min: 58°F
Max: 66°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 87%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 2
72°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 59°F
Max: 72°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 67%
Cloud cover: 79%

More about Saint Paul

About Saint Paul

The town of Saint Paul, VA in Wise County has an approximate population of 970. [6]

Saint Paul Solar Power

Saint Paul, VA Solar Energy

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

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