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Solar Power in 27152 (Winston Salem, NC)

Solar Energy in 27152

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in 27152 with an average of 5.74 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 27152

Solar panels in 27152 that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 27152

The total length of the day in 27152 (Winston Salem, NC) today (April 19, 2024) will be 13 hours and 19 minutes. [More]

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27152 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 27152 (Winston Salem, NC)

Solar Energy Data for 27152

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 27152.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 27152

Solar Radiation Data in 27152

Based on historical 27152 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 27152. [1]

The region associated with 27152 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.43 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 2% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.51 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 27152 that are always titled at the latitude of Winston Salem (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.12 kWh/m2/day, or about 16% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.43 kWh/m2/day and approximately 14% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.51 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 27152

Solar Radiation Data in 27152

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 27152.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 27152

Solar Radiation Data in 27152

The region associated with 27152 has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.27 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 27152 is August with an average of 5.74 kWh/m2/day, followed by June at 5.73 kWh/m2/day and September at 5.72 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 27152 are December with an average of 4.26 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.5 kWh/m2/day and February at 4.85 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 27152 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 27152

The average monthly solar radiation level in 27152, of 5.27 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 34% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 20% 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: 27152 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 27152 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 27152

Sunrise / Sunset in 27152

  • Sunrise/Sunset for April 19, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:40 am
    • Sunset: 7:59 pm
    • Length of Day: 13:19
Solar Energy Statistics for 27152

Best Months for Solar in 27152

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (5.74 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: May (5.81 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: May (5.12 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.33 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 27152

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 27152 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 27152

The Power of Solar in 27152

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 27152. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 27152. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 27152

Solar Radiation Data in 27152

27152 has a average annual solar AC output value of 5899.43 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 27152 is May with an average of 528.76 kWhac, followed by August at 525.54 kWhac and April at 524.6 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 27152 are February with an average of 429.33 kWhac, followed by December with an average of 431.03 kWhac and January at 448.7 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 27152 [5]

Fri Apr 19
74°F
Light Rain
Min: 59°F
Max: 79°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 62%
Cloud cover: 99%
Sat Apr 20
68°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 58°F
Max: 72°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 48%
Cloud cover: 84%
Sun Apr 21
58°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 47°F
Max: 58°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps N
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 46%
Cloud cover: 97%
Mon Apr 22
60°F
Light Rain
Min: 44°F
Max: 60°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps ENE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 49%
Cloud cover: 79%
Tue Apr 23
65°F
Few Clouds
Min: 43°F
Max: 66°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 45%
Cloud cover: 16%
Wed Apr 24
69°F
Light Rain
Min: 50°F
Max: 70°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps NNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 50%
Cloud cover: 84%

More about 27152

About 27152

The ZIP code 27152 is associated with the city of Winston Salem in Forsyth County in North Carolina.

27152 Solar Power

27152 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 27152, or for more solar-related resources for NC, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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