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Solar Power in 27587 (Wake Forest, NC)

Solar Energy in 27587

The month of May has the highest historical solar radition values in 27587 with an average of 5.83 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 27587

Solar panels in 27587 that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 27587

The total length of the day in 27587 (Wake Forest, NC) today (May 02, 2024) will be 13 hours and 45 minutes. [More]

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27587 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 27587 (Wake Forest, NC)

Solar Energy Data for 27587

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 27587.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 27587

Solar Radiation Data in 27587

Based on historical 27587 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 27587. [1]

The region associated with 27587 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.41 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 1% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.45 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 27587 that are always titled at the latitude of Wake Forest (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.08 kWh/m2/day, or about 15% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.41 kWh/m2/day and approximately 14% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.45 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 27587

Solar Radiation Data in 27587

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 27587.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 27587

Solar Radiation Data in 27587

The region associated with 27587 has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.21 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 27587 is May with an average of 5.83 kWh/m2/day, followed by June at 5.79 kWh/m2/day and April at 5.67 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 27587 are December with an average of 3.97 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.46 kWh/m2/day and November at 4.94 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 27587 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 27587

The average monthly solar radiation level in 27587, of 5.21 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 33% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 21% 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: 27587 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 27587 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 27587

Sunrise / Sunset in 27587

  • Sunrise/Sunset for May 02, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:18 am
    • Sunset: 8:03 pm
    • Length of Day: 13:45
Solar Energy Statistics for 27587

Best Months for Solar in 27587

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation May (5.83 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: May (5.74 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: May (5 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.26 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 27587

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 27587 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 27587

The Power of Solar in 27587

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 27587. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 27587. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 27587

Solar Radiation Data in 27587

27587 has a average annual solar AC output value of 5660.71 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 27587 is May with an average of 528.84 kWhac, followed by April at 503.55 kWhac and March at 503.2 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 27587 are December with an average of 381.93 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 432.36 kWhac and February at 448.07 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 27587 [5]

Thu May 2
84°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 61°F
Max: 85°F
Light breeze: 6 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 36%
Cloud cover: 2%
Fri May 3
84°F
Light Rain
Min: 62°F
Max: 85°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 41%
Cloud cover: 92%
Sat May 4
78°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 64°F
Max: 79°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 64%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun May 5
68°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 64°F
Max: 72°F
Light breeze: 7 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 94%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon May 6
80°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 63°F
Max: 80°F
Light breeze: 5 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 63%
Cloud cover: 99%
Tue May 7
81°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 64°F
Max: 87°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 56%
Cloud cover: 42%

More about 27587

About 27587

The ZIP code 27587 is associated with the city of Wake Forest in Wake County in North Carolina.

27587 Solar Power

27587 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 27587, or for more solar-related resources for NC, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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