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Solar Energy in Beckley, WV

Solar Energy in Beckley

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in Beckley with an average of 5.71 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Beckley

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Beckley

The total length of the day in Beckley, WV today (March 28, 2024) will be 12 hours and 30 minutes. [More]

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Beckley, WV Solar Energy

Solar Power in Beckley, WV

Solar Energy Data in Beckley, WV

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Beckley, WV

Solar Radiation Data in Beckley

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

Beckley has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.01 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 5% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.81 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Beckley that are always titled at the latitude of Beckley (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.59 kWh/m2/day, or about 14% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.01 kWh/m2/day and approximately 20% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.81 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 Beckley

Solar Radiation Data in Beckley, WV

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Beckley, WV

Solar Radiation Data in Beckley

Beckley, WV has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.79 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Beckley is August with an average of 5.71 kWh/m2/day, followed by September at 5.52 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.49 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Beckley (West Virginia) are December with an average of 3.19 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.48 kWh/m2/day and February at 4.11 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Beckley

The average monthly solar radiation level in Beckley, WV, of 4.79 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 22% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 28% 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: Beckley vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Beckley

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 28, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:14 am
    • Sunset: 7:44 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:30
Solar Energy Statistics for Beckley

Best Months for Solar in Beckley

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (5.71 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: August (5.4 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: August (4.22 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (5.85 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Beckley

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Solar Power Output in Beckley

The Power of Solar in Beckley, WV

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Beckley, WV

Solar Radiation Data in Beckley

Beckley (WV) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5276.55 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Beckley is August with an average of 515.54 kWhac, followed by July at 494.99 kWhac and May at 493.86 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Beckley (West Virginia) are December with an average of 314.78 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 347.11 kWhac and February at 360.01 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Beckley

Beckley Electricity Costs

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Beckley Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Beckley, WV [5]

Thu Mar 28
45°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 34°F
Max: 50°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 41%
Cloud cover: 74%
Fri Mar 29
53°F
Light Rain
Min: 34°F
Max: 56°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 53%
Cloud cover: 64%
Sat Mar 30
59°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 41°F
Max: 63°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 49%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Mar 31
61°F
Light Rain
Min: 53°F
Max: 64°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 81%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Apr 1
63°F
Light Rain
Min: 56°F
Max: 65°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 85%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 2
71°F
Light Rain
Min: 58°F
Max: 71°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 65%
Cloud cover: 64%

More about Beckley

About Beckley

The city of Beckley, WV in Raleigh County has an approximate population of 17,614. [6]

Beckley Solar Power

Beckley, WV Solar Energy

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

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