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Solar Power in 26261 (Richwood, WV)

Solar Energy in 26261

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Solar Panels in 26261

Solar panels in 26261 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 26261

The total length of the day in 26261 (Richwood, WV) today (October 22, 2026) will be 10 hours and 57 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 26261 (Richwood, WV)

Solar Energy Data for 26261

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Solar Energy Analysis for 26261

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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 26261

Solar Radiation Data in 26261

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 26261

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Solar Power Comparison: 26261 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 26261

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Solar Power: 26261 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 26261 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 26261

Sunrise / Sunset in 26261

Sunrise/Sunset for October 22, 2026 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 7:38 am
- Sunset: 6:35 pm
- Length of Day: 10:57

Best Months for Solar in 26261

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Solar Panel Installs in 26261

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Solar Power Output in 26261

The Power of Solar in 26261

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 26261. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 26261. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 26261

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Weather Forecast for 26261 ^[5]

Thu Oct 22

59°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 32°F
Max: 60°F

Light breeze: 7 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 43%
Cloud cover: 0%

Fri Oct 23

60°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 30°F
Max: 62°F

Gentle Breeze: 11 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 43%
Cloud cover: 0%

Sat Oct 24

61°F

Few Clouds
Min: 34°F
Max: 64°F

Gentle Breeze: 11 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 51%
Cloud cover: 23%

Sun Oct 25

59°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 39°F
Max: 60°F

Gentle Breeze: 9 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 37%
Cloud cover: 0%

Mon Oct 26

63°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 37°F
Max: 63°F

Light breeze: 5 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 43%
Cloud cover: 0%

Tue Oct 27

68°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 40°F
Max: 68°F

Gentle Breeze: 8 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 39%
Cloud cover: 7%

More about 26261

About 26261

The ZIP code 26261 is associated with the city of Richwood in Nicholas County in West Virginia.

26261 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 26261, or for more solar-related resources for WV, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.