Based on historical 28645 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 28645.[1]
The region associated with 28645 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.39 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 2% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.48 kWh/m2/day. [1]
Solar installations in 28645 that are always titled at the latitude of Lenoir (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.09 kWh/m2/day, or about 16% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.39 kWh/m2/day and approximately 14% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.48 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 28645
Solar Radiation Data in 28645
See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 28645.
* Amounts listed in kWh/m2/day (kilowatt hours per square meter per day)
Solar Radiation Analysis for 28645
The region associated with 28645 has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.24 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]
The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 28645 is May with an average of 5.7 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 5.66 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.54 kWh/m2/day. [1]
The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 28645 are December with an average of 4.09 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.68 kWh/m2/day and November at 4.78 kWh/m2/day. [1]
Solar Power Comparison: 28645 vs. the U.S.
Solar Power Levels in 28645
The average monthly solar radiation level in 28645, of 5.24 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]
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Solar Power: 28645 vs. the U.S.
Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 28645 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).
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Solar Power Output in 28645
The Power of Solar in 28645
Monthly AC solar system output averages for 28645. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 28645. [2]
* Amounts listed in kWhac (kilowatt hours (AC))
Solar Output Analysis for 28645
28645 has a average annual solar AC output value of 5785.69 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]
The month with the highest historical solar power output in 28645 is May with an average of 530.37 kWhac, followed by March at 528.61 kWhac and October at 512.77 kWhac. [2]
The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 28645 are December with an average of 401.88 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 438.2 kWhac and February at 446.01 kWhac. [2]
Light breeze: 7 mps NNE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 43%
Cloud cover: 27%
Thu May 2
73°F
Light Rain
Min: 57°F
Max: 73°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps ENE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 64%
Cloud cover: 72%
Fri May 3
78°F
Light Rain
Min: 59°F
Max: 78°F
Light breeze: 5 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 55%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat May 4
75°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 60°F
Max: 75°F
Light breeze: 5 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 69%
Cloud cover: 100%
More about 28645
About 28645
The ZIP code 28645 is associated with the city of Lenoir in Caldwell County in North Carolina.
28645 Solar Energy & Power
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