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Solar Power in 24740 (Princeton, WV)

Solar Energy in 24740

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in 24740 with an average of 5.68 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 24740

Solar panels in 24740 that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 24740

The total length of the day in 24740 (Princeton, WV) today (October 29, 2025) will be 10 hours and 46 minutes. [More]

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24740 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 24740 (Princeton, WV)

Solar Energy Data for 24740

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 24740.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 24740

Solar Radiation Data in 24740

Based on historical 24740 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 24740. [1]

The region associated with 24740 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.09 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 1% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.06 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 24740 that are always titled at the latitude of Princeton (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.71 kWh/m2/day, or about 15% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.09 kWh/m2/day and approximately 16% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.06 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 24740

Solar Radiation Data in 24740

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 24740.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 24740

Solar Radiation Data in 24740

The region associated with 24740 has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.9 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 24740 is August with an average of 5.68 kWh/m2/day, followed by June at 5.62 kWh/m2/day and September at 5.49 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 24740 are December with an average of 3.56 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.72 kWh/m2/day and February at 4.35 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 24740 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 24740

The average monthly solar radiation level in 24740, of 4.9 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 25% 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: 24740 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 24740 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 24740

Sunrise / Sunset in 24740

  • Sunrise/Sunset for October 29, 2025 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:45 am
    • Sunset: 6:31 pm
    • Length of Day: 10:46
Solar Energy Statistics for 24740

Best Months for Solar in 24740

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (5.68 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: August (5.41 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: May (4.51 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (5.88 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 24740

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 24740 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 24740

The Power of Solar in 24740

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 24740. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 24740. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 24740

Solar Radiation Data in 24740

24740 has a average annual solar AC output value of 5404.04 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 24740 is August with an average of 512.16 kWhac, followed by May at 497.3 kWhac and June at 493.98 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 24740 are December with an average of 352.17 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 368.99 kWhac and February at 384.35 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 24740 [5]

Wed Oct 29
42°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 40°F
Max: 50°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps ESE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 93%
Cloud cover: 100%
Thu Oct 30
42°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 39°F
Max: 50°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 91%
Cloud cover: 99%
Fri Oct 31
46°F
Light Rain
Min: 35°F
Max: 48°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 64%
Cloud cover: 30%
Sat Nov 1
53°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 34°F
Max: 53°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 40%
Cloud cover: 59%
Sun Nov 2
55°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 39°F
Max: 55°F
Light breeze: 7 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 46%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Nov 3
57°F
Light Rain
Min: 42°F
Max: 57°F
Light breeze: 5 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 60%
Cloud cover: 74%

More about 24740

About 24740

The ZIP code 24740 is associated with the city of Princeton in Mercer County in West Virginia.

24740 Solar Power

24740 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 24740, or for more solar-related resources for WV, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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