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Solar Power in 27516 (Chapel Hill, NC)

Solar Energy in 27516

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Solar Panels in 27516

Solar panels in 27516 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 27516

The total length of the day in 27516 (Chapel Hill, NC) today (April 07, 2025) will be 12 hours and 52 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 27516 (Chapel Hill, NC)

Solar Energy Data for 27516

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Solar Energy Analysis for 27516

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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 27516

Solar Radiation Data in 27516

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 27516

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Solar Power Comparison: 27516 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 27516

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Solar Power: 27516 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 27516 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 27516

Sunrise / Sunset in 27516

Sunrise/Sunset for April 07, 2025 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 6:52 am
- Sunset: 7:44 pm
- Length of Day: 12:52

Best Months for Solar in 27516

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Solar Panel Installs in 27516

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Solar Power Output in 27516

The Power of Solar in 27516

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 27516. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 27516. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 27516

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Weather Forecast for 27516 ^[5]

Mon Apr 7

70°F

Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 55°F
Max: 70°F

Moderate breeze: 15 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 94%
Cloud cover: 100%

Tue Apr 8

53°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 40°F
Max: 56°F

Gentle Breeze: 12 mps NNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 40%
Cloud cover: 6%

Wed Apr 9

57°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 33°F
Max: 61°F

Gentle Breeze: 8 mps N
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 28%
Cloud cover: 0%

Thu Apr 10

68°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 42°F
Max: 70°F

Gentle Breeze: 12 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 46%
Cloud cover: 100%

Fri Apr 11

65°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 46°F
Max: 65°F

Moderate breeze: 14 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 66%
Cloud cover: 100%

Sat Apr 12

58°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 40°F
Max: 60°F

Gentle Breeze: 12 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 43%
Cloud cover: 5%

More about 27516

About 27516

The ZIP code 27516 is associated with the city of Chapel Hill in Orange County in North Carolina.

27516 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 27516, or for more solar-related resources for NC, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.