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Solar Power in West Virginia
Solar Energy Levels in West Virginia
The average monthly solar radiation level in West Virginia's capital city, Charleston, of 4.15 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 11% greater than the average level of 3.73 kWh/m2/day in an area with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 37% less than the average level of 6.6 kWh/m2/day in an area with historically high levels (NV). [1]
→ Values listed as 0 (zero) are not available (N/A).
→ West Virginia values listed here are based on the capital, Charleston.
Solar Radiation in West Virginia
Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average West Virginia solar radiation levels compare to average levels in an area with historcially high levels (NV) and one 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).
→ West Virginia values listed here are based on the capital, Charleston.
Solar Installs in West Virginia
Solar Panel Installations in West Virginia
A look at solar installs in West Virginia. The chart below visualizes install totals for the top five counties in WV vs. the cumulative install total of rest of WV counties combined.
Breakdown of Solar Installs in West Virginia
There are currently at least 0 solar panel installations throughout the state of West Virginia right now. [1]
Top Five Solar Install Counties in West Virginia
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Note: Install totals presented here are those voluntarily contributed from a variety of sources including solar incentive programs, utilities, installers, and the general public. [1] Data for some states is thinner than others.
Cost of Utilities in West Virginia
West Virginia Electricity Costs
Residential electricity prices in West Virginia averaged 11.20 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh) in January 2021, which was approximately 12% less than the overall U.S. average residential electricity rate of 12.69¢/kWh in January. [2]
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West Virginia Natural Gas Costs
Residential natural gas prices in West Virginia averaged $9.03 per thousand cubic feet (Mcf) in January 2021, which was about 7% less than the overall U.S. average residential natural gas rate of $9.74 per Mcf in January. [3]
More about West Virginia
About West Virginia
West Virginia ranks 38th among all states in the U.S. with a population of approximately 1,852,994. [4]
Solar Energy in WV
To learn more about solar energy and solar power in West Virginia, or for additional solar-related resources in WV, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
Did you know?
Solar power is renewable, does not produce any pollutants and is one of the cleanest source of energy.