Solar Energy Data for Virginia
Detailed solar irradiance and production data for 7 cities in Virginia. The state averages 4.29 kWh/m²/day GHI — Average solar resources.
Virginia near the national average for solar energy production. Solar installations are economically viable across most of Virginia, particularly where electricity rates are above the national average.
Virginia Overview
- Cities with data
- 7
- Avg. GHI
- 4.29 kWh/m²/day
- Solar Rating
- Average
- Best City
- Virginia Beach (4.28 kWh/m²/d)
Cities in Virginia — Ranked by Solar Potential
7 cities| Rank | City | GHI (kWh/m²/d) | Peak Sun Hours | 5kW Production | Est. Annual Savings | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Virginia Beach (pop. 459,470) | 4.28 | 4.9 | 7,198 kWh | $936 | 11.2 yrs |
| #2 | Norfolk (pop. 242,742) | 4.32 | 5.0 | 7,300 kWh | $949 | 11.1 yrs |
| #3 | Chesapeake (pop. 249,422) | 4.32 | 5.0 | 7,315 kWh | $951 | 11.0 yrs |
| #4 | Richmond (pop. 230,436) | 4.27 | 5.0 | 7,256 kWh | $943 | 11.1 yrs |
| #5 | Newport News (pop. 179,225) | 4.34 | 5.0 | 7,344 kWh | $955 | 11.0 yrs |
| #6 | Alexandria (pop. 159,428) | 4.15 | 4.9 | 7,110 kWh | $924 | 11.4 yrs |
| #7 | Hampton (pop. 136,836) | 4.37 | 5.1 | 7,417 kWh | $964 | 10.9 yrs |
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These figures are city-level averages. For your exact address in Virginia, use SolarScope's Site Studio to account for roof orientation, shading, and your utility rate.