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Solar Energy in Ridgeley, WV

Solar Energy in Ridgeley

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Ridgeley with an average of 5.59 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Ridgeley

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Ridgeley

The total length of the day in Ridgeley, WV today (March 29, 2024) will be 12 hours and 34 minutes. [More]

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Ridgeley, WV Solar Energy

Solar Power in Ridgeley, WV

Solar Energy Data in Ridgeley, WV

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Ridgeley, WV

Solar Radiation Data in Ridgeley

Based on historical Ridgeley, 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 Ridgeley. [1]

Ridgeley has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.9 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 6% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.68 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Ridgeley that are always titled at the latitude of Ridgeley (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.52 kWh/m2/day, or about 16% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.9 kWh/m2/day and approximately 23% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.68 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 Ridgeley

Solar Radiation Data in Ridgeley, WV

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Ridgeley, WV

Solar Radiation Data in Ridgeley

Ridgeley, 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 Ridgeley is July with an average of 5.59 kWh/m2/day, followed by June at 5.48 kWh/m2/day and August at 5.41 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Ridgeley (West Virginia) are December with an average of 2.98 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.49 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.76 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Ridgeley

The average monthly solar radiation level in Ridgeley, 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: Ridgeley vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Ridgeley

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 29, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:02 am
    • Sunset: 7:36 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:34
Solar Energy Statistics for Ridgeley

Best Months for Solar in Ridgeley

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (5.59 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: June (5.32 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: June (4.3 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (5.88 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Ridgeley

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Solar Power Output in Ridgeley

The Power of Solar in Ridgeley, WV

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Ridgeley, WV

Solar Radiation Data in Ridgeley

Ridgeley (WV) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5200.31 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Ridgeley is July with an average of 501.41 kWhac, followed by August at 488.6 kWhac and May at 483.68 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Ridgeley (West Virginia) are December with an average of 297.41 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 351.71 kWhac and January at 351.97 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Ridgeley

Ridgeley Electricity Costs

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Ridgeley Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Ridgeley, WV [5]

Fri Mar 29
50°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 39°F
Max: 53°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 33%
Cloud cover: 26%
Sat Mar 30
54°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 39°F
Max: 56°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 75%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Mar 31
63°F
Light Rain
Min: 49°F
Max: 67°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 41%
Cloud cover: 90%
Mon Apr 1
55°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 48°F
Max: 55°F
Light breeze: 7 mps NNE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 93%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 2
59°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 48°F
Max: 72°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 92%
Cloud cover: 100%
Wed Apr 3
48°F
Rain And Snow
Min: 36°F
Max: 59°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 56%
Cloud cover: 77%

More about Ridgeley

About Ridgeley

The town of Ridgeley, WV in Mineral County has an approximate population of 675. [6]

Ridgeley Solar Power

Ridgeley, WV Solar Energy

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

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