Solar Energy LocalSolar Energy Local
Solar Energy & Solar Power Resources

Solar Power in 28152 (Shelby, NC)

Solar Energy in 28152

The month of May has the highest historical solar radition values in 28152 with an average of 5.82 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 28152

Solar panels in 28152 that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 28152

The total length of the day in 28152 (Shelby, NC) today (April 29, 2024) will be 13 hours and 38 minutes. [More]

Compare Solar Quotes
Compare Solar Quotes
28152 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 28152 (Shelby, NC)

Solar Energy Data for 28152

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 28152.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 28152

Solar Radiation Data in 28152

Based on historical 28152 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 28152. [1]

The region associated with 28152 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.54 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 3% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.66 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 28152 that are always titled at the latitude of Shelby (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.23 kWh/m2/day, or about 15% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.54 kWh/m2/day and approximately 12% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.66 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 28152

Solar Radiation Data in 28152

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 28152.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 28152

Solar Radiation Data in 28152

The region associated with 28152 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 28152 is May with an average of 5.82 kWh/m2/day, followed by April at 5.79 kWh/m2/day and September at 5.79 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 28152 are December with an average of 4.13 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.49 kWh/m2/day and February at 4.93 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Compare Solar Quotes
Compare Solar Quotes

Solar Power Comparison: 28152 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 28152

The average monthly solar radiation level in 28152, 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: 28152 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 28152 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 28152

Sunrise / Sunset in 28152

  • Sunrise/Sunset for April 29, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:34 am
    • Sunset: 8:12 pm
    • Length of Day: 13:38
Solar Energy Statistics for 28152

Best Months for Solar in 28152

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation May (5.82 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: May (5.91 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: May (5.25 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.39 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 28152

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 28152 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 28152

The Power of Solar in 28152

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 28152. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 28152. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 28152

Solar Radiation Data in 28152

28152 has a average annual solar AC output value of 5954.16 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 28152 is May with an average of 547.57 kWhac, followed by March at 538.19 kWhac and April at 534.36 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 28152 are December with an average of 405.49 kWhac, followed by February with an average of 436.21 kWhac and January at 445.04 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 28152 [5]

Mon Apr 29
74°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 54°F
Max: 76°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 43%
Cloud cover: 7%
Tue Apr 30
72°F
Light Rain
Min: 54°F
Max: 74°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 62%
Cloud cover: 100%
Wed May 1
76°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 57°F
Max: 80°F
Light breeze: 6 mps NNE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 53%
Cloud cover: 0%
Thu May 2
79°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 56°F
Max: 82°F
Light breeze: 6 mps ESE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 46%
Cloud cover: 0%
Fri May 3
81°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 59°F
Max: 81°F
Light breeze: 6 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 48%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat May 4
72°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 63°F
Max: 80°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 77%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about 28152

About 28152

The ZIP code 28152 is associated with the city of Shelby in Cleveland County in North Carolina.

28152 Solar Power

28152 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 28152, or for more solar-related resources for NC, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

Did you know?

Solar cells convert sunlight into electricity through a physical process known as the photovoltaic effect.

Cities in North Carolina

More ZIP Codes in NC


Go

References

[ X ]

Is solar right for your home?

Take the first step toward powering your home with solar energy.

Start now with an online solar savings estimate.