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Solar Energy in Dunbar, WV

Solar Energy in Dunbar

The month of June has the highest historical solar radition values in Dunbar with an average of 5.79 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Dunbar

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Dunbar

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

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Dunbar, WV Solar Energy

Solar Power in Dunbar, WV

Solar Energy Data in Dunbar, WV

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Dunbar, WV

Solar Radiation Data in Dunbar

Based on historical Dunbar, 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 Dunbar. [1]

Dunbar has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.98 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 6% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.75 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Dunbar that are always titled at the latitude of Dunbar (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.53 kWh/m2/day, or about 14% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.98 kWh/m2/day and approximately 21% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.75 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 Dunbar

Solar Radiation Data in Dunbar, WV

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Dunbar, WV

Solar Radiation Data in Dunbar

Dunbar, WV has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.7 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Dunbar is June with an average of 5.79 kWh/m2/day, followed by May at 5.62 kWh/m2/day and August at 5.59 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Dunbar (West Virginia) are December with an average of 2.98 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.18 kWh/m2/day and February at 3.86 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Dunbar

The average monthly solar radiation level in Dunbar, WV, of 4.7 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 20% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 29% 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: Dunbar vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Dunbar

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 28, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:16 am
    • Sunset: 7:46 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:30
Solar Energy Statistics for Dunbar

Best Months for Solar in Dunbar

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation June (5.79 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: August (5.51 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: June (4.65 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.08 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Dunbar

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Solar Power Output in Dunbar

The Power of Solar in Dunbar, WV

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Dunbar, WV

Solar Radiation Data in Dunbar

Dunbar (WV) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5139.26 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Dunbar is May with an average of 519.99 kWhac, followed by June at 504.78 kWhac and July at 497.42 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Dunbar (West Virginia) are December with an average of 295.82 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 315.84 kWhac and February at 343.1 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Dunbar

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Dunbar Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Dunbar, WV [5]

Thu Mar 28
52°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 36°F
Max: 53°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 40%
Cloud cover: 36%
Fri Mar 29
59°F
Light Rain
Min: 40°F
Max: 61°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 50%
Cloud cover: 94%
Sat Mar 30
64°F
Light Rain
Min: 46°F
Max: 66°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 60%
Cloud cover: 99%
Sun Mar 31
65°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 58°F
Max: 67°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 83%
Cloud cover: 99%
Mon Apr 1
68°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 60°F
Max: 68°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 81%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 2
70°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 61°F
Max: 72°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 78%
Cloud cover: 97%

More about Dunbar

About Dunbar

The city of Dunbar, WV in Kanawha County has an approximate population of 7,907. [6]

Dunbar Solar Power

Dunbar, WV Solar Energy

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

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