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Solar Power in 27517 (Chapel Hill, NC)

Solar Energy in 27517

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Solar Panels in 27517

Solar panels in 27517 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 27517

The total length of the day in 27517 (Chapel Hill, NC) today (April 29, 2025) will be 13 hours and 39 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 27517 (Chapel Hill, NC)

Solar Energy Data for 27517

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Solar Energy Analysis for 27517

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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 27517

Solar Radiation Data in 27517

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 27517

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Solar Power Comparison: 27517 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 27517

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Solar Power: 27517 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 27517 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 27517

Sunrise / Sunset in 27517

Sunrise/Sunset for April 29, 2025 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 6:23 am
- Sunset: 8:02 pm
- Length of Day: 13:39

Best Months for Solar in 27517

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Solar Panel Installs in 27517

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Solar Power Output in 27517

The Power of Solar in 27517

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 27517. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 27517. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 27517

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Weather Forecast for 27517 ^[5]

Tue Apr 29

80°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 50°F
Max: 82°F

Gentle Breeze: 9 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 38%
Cloud cover: 2%

Wed Apr 30

80°F

Light Rain
Min: 58°F
Max: 85°F

Gentle Breeze: 8 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 53%
Cloud cover: 99%

Thu May 1

85°F

Broken Clouds
Min: 61°F
Max: 87°F

Gentle Breeze: 10 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 39%
Cloud cover: 57%

Fri May 2

86°F

Light Rain
Min: 62°F
Max: 86°F

Gentle Breeze: 11 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 37%
Cloud cover: 79%

Sat May 3

62°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 53°F
Max: 64°F

Gentle Breeze: 10 mps NNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 78%
Cloud cover: 100%

Sun May 4

68°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 43°F
Max: 69°F

Light breeze: 6 mps NE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 24%
Cloud cover: 1%

More about 27517

About 27517

The ZIP code 27517 is associated with the city of Chapel Hill in Orange County in North Carolina.

27517 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 27517, or for more solar-related resources for NC, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.