Solar Energy Data for West Virginia
Detailed solar irradiance and production data for 1 cities in West Virginia. The state averages 3.96 kWh/m²/day GHI — Average solar resources.
West Virginia near the national average for solar energy production. Solar installations are economically viable across most of West Virginia, particularly where electricity rates are above the national average.
West Virginia Overview
- Cities with data
- 1
- Avg. GHI
- 3.96 kWh/m²/day
- Solar Rating
- Average
- Best City
- Charleston (3.96 kWh/m²/d)
Cities in West Virginia — Ranked by Solar Potential
1 cities| Rank | City | GHI (kWh/m²/d) | Peak Sun Hours | 5kW Production | Est. Annual Savings | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Charleston (pop. 48,006) | 3.96 | 4.5 | 6,570 kWh | $756 | 13.9 yrs |
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These figures are city-level averages. For your exact address in West Virginia, use SolarScope's Site Studio to account for roof orientation, shading, and your utility rate.