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Solar Power in 26161 (Petroleum, WV)

Solar Energy in 26161

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Solar Panels in 26161

Solar panels in 26161 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 26161

The total length of the day in 26161 (Petroleum, WV) today (August 18, 2026) will be 13 hours and 38 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 26161 (Petroleum, WV)

Solar Energy Data for 26161

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Solar Energy Analysis for 26161

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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 26161

Solar Radiation Data in 26161

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 26161

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Solar Power Comparison: 26161 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 26161

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Solar Power: 26161 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 26161 solar radiation levels compare to average levels in a city with historcially high levels (NV) and a city with historically low levels (WA). ^[1]

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Solar Data & Statistics for 26161

Sunrise / Sunset in 26161

Sunrise/Sunset for August 18, 2026 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 6:39 am
- Sunset: 8:17 pm
- Length of Day: 13:38

Best Months for Solar in 26161

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Solar Panel Installs in 26161

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Solar Power Output in 26161

The Power of Solar in 26161

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 26161. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 26161. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 26161

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Weather Forecast for 26161 ^[5]

Tue Aug 18

79°F

Broken Clouds
Min: 66°F
Max: 82°F

Light breeze: 6 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 52%
Cloud cover: 82%

Wed Aug 19

79°F

Few Clouds
Min: 62°F
Max: 80°F

Light breeze: 7 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 53%
Cloud cover: 21%

Thu Aug 20

67°F

Light Rain
Min: 65°F
Max: 77°F

Light breeze: 5 mps NNE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 97%
Cloud cover: 100%

Fri Aug 21

84°F

Few Clouds
Min: 63°F
Max: 85°F

Light breeze: 6 mps NNE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 50%
Cloud cover: 18%

Sat Aug 22

85°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 63°F
Max: 85°F

Light breeze: 7 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 42%
Cloud cover: 0%

Sun Aug 23

82°F

Light Rain
Min: 62°F
Max: 83°F

Light breeze: 7 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 46%
Cloud cover: 14%

More about 26161

About 26161

The ZIP code 26161 is associated with the city of Petroleum in Ritchie County in West Virginia.

26161 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 26161, or for more solar-related resources for WV, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.