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Solar Power in 27520 (Clayton, NC)

Solar Energy in 27520

The month of May has the highest historical solar radition values in 27520 with an average of 5.83 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 27520

Solar panels in 27520 that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 27520

The total length of the day in 27520 (Clayton, NC) today (May 07, 2024) will be 13 hours and 54 minutes. [More]

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27520 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 27520 (Clayton, NC)

Solar Energy Data for 27520

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 27520.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 27520

Solar Radiation Data in 27520

Based on historical 27520 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 27520. [1]

The region associated with 27520 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.47 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 2% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.58 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 27520 that are always titled at the latitude of Clayton (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.16 kWh/m2/day, or about 15% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.47 kWh/m2/day and approximately 13% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.58 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 27520

Solar Radiation Data in 27520

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 27520.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 27520

Solar Radiation Data in 27520

The region associated with 27520 has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.33 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 27520 is May with an average of 5.83 kWh/m2/day, followed by April at 5.72 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.72 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 27520 are December with an average of 4.33 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.65 kWh/m2/day and November at 5 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 27520 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 27520

The average monthly solar radiation level in 27520, of 5.33 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 36% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 19% 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: 27520 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 27520 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 27520

Sunrise / Sunset in 27520

  • Sunrise/Sunset for May 07, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:13 am
    • Sunset: 8:07 pm
    • Length of Day: 13:54
Solar Energy Statistics for 27520

Best Months for Solar in 27520

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation May (5.83 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: May (5.82 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: April (5.17 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.34 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 27520

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 27520 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 27520

The Power of Solar in 27520

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 27520. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 27520. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 27520

Solar Radiation Data in 27520

27520 has a average annual solar AC output value of 5930.35 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 27520 is May with an average of 546.54 kWhac, followed by April at 526.92 kWhac and March at 525.73 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 27520 are December with an average of 431.08 kWhac, followed by February with an average of 450.47 kWhac and January at 461.19 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 27520 [5]

Mon May 6
81°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 64°F
Max: 81°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 57%
Cloud cover: 90%
Tue May 7
83°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 65°F
Max: 86°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 56%
Cloud cover: 62%
Wed May 8
86°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 70°F
Max: 90°F
Fresh Breeze: 24 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 54%
Cloud cover: 100%
Thu May 9
79°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 68°F
Max: 81°F
Fresh Breeze: 24 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 69%
Cloud cover: 99%
Fri May 10
68°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 57°F
Max: 74°F
Fresh Breeze: 20 mps NNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 86%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat May 11
70°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 52°F
Max: 71°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 42%
Cloud cover: 2%

More about 27520

About 27520

The ZIP code 27520 is associated with the city of Clayton in Johnston County in North Carolina.

27520 Solar Power

27520 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 27520, or for more solar-related resources for NC, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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