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Solar Power in 28615 (Creston, NC)

Solar Energy in 28615

The month of April has the highest historical solar radition values in 28615 with an average of 5.6 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 28615

Solar panels in 28615 that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 28615

The total length of the day in 28615 (Creston, NC) today (May 04, 2024) will be 13 hours and 51 minutes. [More]

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28615 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 28615 (Creston, NC)

Solar Energy Data for 28615

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 28615.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 28615

Solar Radiation Data in 28615

Based on historical 28615 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 28615. [1]

The region associated with 28615 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.15 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 2% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.05 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 28615 that are always titled at the latitude of Creston (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.77 kWh/m2/day, or about 15% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.15 kWh/m2/day and approximately 18% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.05 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 28615

Solar Radiation Data in 28615

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 28615.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 28615

Solar Radiation Data in 28615

The region associated with 28615 has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.01 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 28615 is April with an average of 5.6 kWh/m2/day, followed by June at 5.57 kWh/m2/day and May at 5.46 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 28615 are December with an average of 3.82 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.16 kWh/m2/day and February at 4.54 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 28615 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 28615

The average monthly solar radiation level in 28615, of 5.01 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 27% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 24% 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: 28615 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 28615 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 28615

Sunrise / Sunset in 28615

  • Sunrise/Sunset for May 04, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:27 am
    • Sunset: 8:18 pm
    • Length of Day: 13:51
Solar Energy Statistics for 28615

Best Months for Solar in 28615

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation April (5.6 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: August (5.41 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: March (4.57 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (5.81 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 28615

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 28615 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 28615

The Power of Solar in 28615

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 28615. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 28615. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 28615

Solar Radiation Data in 28615

28615 has a average annual solar AC output value of 5498.01 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 28615 is April with an average of 505.05 kWhac, followed by May at 502.72 kWhac and July at 490.04 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 28615 are December with an average of 370.29 kWhac, followed by February with an average of 399.13 kWhac and January at 411.46 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 28615 [5]

Sat May 4
63°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 56°F
Max: 63°F
Light breeze: 6 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 88%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun May 5
67°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 56°F
Max: 68°F
Light breeze: 4 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 73%
Cloud cover: 88%
Mon May 6
61°F
Light Rain
Min: 55°F
Max: 65°F
Calm: 3 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 95%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue May 7
72°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 54°F
Max: 73°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 65%
Cloud cover: 92%
Wed May 8
73°F
Light Rain
Min: 60°F
Max: 73°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 65%
Cloud cover: 100%
Thu May 9
69°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 57°F
Max: 69°F
Moderate breeze: 18 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 65%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about 28615

About 28615

The ZIP code 28615 is associated with the city of Creston in Ashe County in North Carolina.

28615 Solar Power

28615 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 28615, or for more solar-related resources for NC, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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