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Solar Power in 28278 (Charlotte, NC)

Solar Energy in 28278

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Solar Panels in 28278

Solar panels in 28278 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 28278

The total length of the day in 28278 (Charlotte, NC) today (September 23, 2026) will be 12 hours and 9 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 28278 (Charlotte, NC)

Solar Energy Data for 28278

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Solar Energy Analysis for 28278

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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 28278

Solar Radiation Data in 28278

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 28278

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Solar Power Comparison: 28278 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 28278

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Solar Power: 28278 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 28278 solar radiation levels compare to average levels in a city with historcially high levels (NV) and a city with historically low levels (WA). ^[1]

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Solar Data & Statistics for 28278

Sunrise / Sunset in 28278

Sunrise/Sunset for September 23, 2026 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 7:11 am
- Sunset: 7:20 pm
- Length of Day: 12:9

Best Months for Solar in 28278

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Solar Panel Installs in 28278

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Solar Power Output in 28278

The Power of Solar in 28278

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 28278. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 28278. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 28278

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Weather Forecast for 28278 ^[5]

Wed Sep 23

65°F

Light Rain
Min: 60°F
Max: 67°F

Gentle Breeze: 12 mps NE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 92%
Cloud cover: 100%

Thu Sep 24

65°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 58°F
Max: 70°F

Moderate breeze: 14 mps NE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 69%
Cloud cover: 100%

Fri Sep 25

69°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 54°F
Max: 71°F

Gentle Breeze: 11 mps NNE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 44%
Cloud cover: 0%

Sat Sep 26

74°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 51°F
Max: 76°F

Light breeze: 7 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 30%
Cloud cover: 0%

Sun Sep 27

77°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 55°F
Max: 79°F

Light breeze: 6 mps N
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 32%
Cloud cover: 0%

Mon Sep 28

80°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 57°F
Max: 82°F

Light breeze: 4 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 36%
Cloud cover: 0%

More about 28278

About 28278

The ZIP code 28278 is associated with the city of Charlotte in Mecklenburg County in North Carolina.

28278 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 28278, or for more solar-related resources for NC, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.