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Solar Power in 28137 (Richfield, NC)

Solar Energy in 28137

The month of June has the highest historical solar radition values in 28137 with an average of 5.87 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 28137

Solar panels in 28137 that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 28137

The total length of the day in 28137 (Richfield, NC) today (April 28, 2024) will be 13 hours and 36 minutes. [More]

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28137 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 28137 (Richfield, NC)

Solar Energy Data for 28137

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 28137.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 28137

Solar Radiation Data in 28137

Based on historical 28137 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 28137. [1]

The region associated with 28137 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.49 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 28137 that are always titled at the latitude of Richfield (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.16 kWh/m2/day, or about 15% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.49 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 28137

Solar Radiation Data in 28137

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 28137.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 28137

Solar Radiation Data in 28137

The region associated with 28137 has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.34 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 28137 is June with an average of 5.87 kWh/m2/day, followed by September at 5.74 kWh/m2/day and May at 5.71 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 28137 are December with an average of 4.29 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.6 kWh/m2/day and February at 4.82 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 28137 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 28137

The average monthly solar radiation level in 28137, of 5.34 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: 28137 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 28137 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 28137

Sunrise / Sunset in 28137

  • Sunrise/Sunset for April 28, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:30 am
    • Sunset: 8:06 pm
    • Length of Day: 13:36
Solar Energy Statistics for 28137

Best Months for Solar in 28137

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation June (5.87 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: May (5.8 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: April (5.09 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.36 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 28137

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 28137 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 28137

The Power of Solar in 28137

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 28137. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 28137. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 28137

Solar Radiation Data in 28137

28137 has a average annual solar AC output value of 5846.02 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 28137 is October with an average of 526.25 kWhac, followed by May at 520.54 kWhac and March at 516.83 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 28137 are December with an average of 414.5 kWhac, followed by February with an average of 419.34 kWhac and January at 453.72 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 28137 [5]

Sun Apr 28
74°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 56°F
Max: 75°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 65%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Apr 29
75°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 55°F
Max: 78°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 44%
Cloud cover: 62%
Tue Apr 30
77°F
Light Rain
Min: 55°F
Max: 79°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 53%
Cloud cover: 62%
Wed May 1
78°F
Few Clouds
Min: 56°F
Max: 81°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 49%
Cloud cover: 16%
Thu May 2
80°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 57°F
Max: 80°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps ENE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 37%
Cloud cover: 1%
Fri May 3
76°F
Light Rain
Min: 59°F
Max: 76°F
Light breeze: 5 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 57%
Cloud cover: 66%

More about 28137

About 28137

The ZIP code 28137 is associated with the city of Richfield in Stanly County in North Carolina.

28137 Solar Power

28137 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 28137, or for more solar-related resources for NC, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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