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Solar Energy in Petersburg, WV

Solar Energy in Petersburg

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in Petersburg with an average of 5.78 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Petersburg

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Petersburg

The total length of the day in Petersburg, WV today (March 28, 2024) will be 12 hours and 31 minutes. [More]

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Petersburg, WV Solar Energy

Solar Power in Petersburg, WV

Solar Energy Data in Petersburg, WV

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Petersburg, WV

Solar Radiation Data in Petersburg

Based on historical Petersburg, 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 Petersburg. [1]

Petersburg has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.97 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 5% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.78 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Petersburg that are always titled at the latitude of Petersburg (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.61 kWh/m2/day, or about 16% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.97 kWh/m2/day and approximately 22% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.78 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 Petersburg

Solar Radiation Data in Petersburg, WV

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Petersburg, WV

Solar Radiation Data in Petersburg

Petersburg, WV has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.81 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Petersburg is August with an average of 5.78 kWh/m2/day, followed by June at 5.59 kWh/m2/day and July at 5.47 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Petersburg (West Virginia) are December with an average of 3.23 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.5 kWh/m2/day and November at 4.09 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Petersburg

The average monthly solar radiation level in Petersburg, WV, of 4.81 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 27% 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: Petersburg vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Petersburg

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 28, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:05 am
    • Sunset: 7:36 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:31
Solar Energy Statistics for Petersburg

Best Months for Solar in Petersburg

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (5.78 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: August (5.31 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: June (4.28 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (5.86 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Petersburg

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Solar Power Output in Petersburg

The Power of Solar in Petersburg, WV

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Petersburg, WV

Solar Radiation Data in Petersburg

Petersburg (WV) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5337.13 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Petersburg is August with an average of 525.41 kWhac, followed by March at 502.35 kWhac and July at 500.92 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Petersburg (West Virginia) are December with an average of 323.23 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 345.46 kWhac and November at 381.36 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Petersburg

Petersburg Electricity Costs

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Petersburg Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Petersburg, WV [5]

Thu Mar 28
52°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 42°F
Max: 53°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 34%
Cloud cover: 65%
Fri Mar 29
51°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 38°F
Max: 56°F
Moderate breeze: 18 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 66%
Cloud cover: 75%
Sat Mar 30
56°F
Light Rain
Min: 45°F
Max: 63°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 70%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Mar 31
62°F
Light Rain
Min: 55°F
Max: 62°F
Light breeze: 4 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 77%
Cloud cover: 98%
Mon Apr 1
52°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 49°F
Max: 55°F
Light breeze: 4 mps NE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 95%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 2
55°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 50°F
Max: 57°F
Light breeze: 7 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 91%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Petersburg

About Petersburg

The city of Petersburg, WV in Grant County has an approximate population of 2,467. [6]

Petersburg Solar Power

Petersburg, WV Solar Energy

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

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