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Solar Power in 27676 (Raleigh, NC)

Solar Energy in 27676

The month of May has the highest historical solar radition values in 27676 with an average of 5.84 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 27676

Solar panels in 27676 that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 27676

The total length of the day in 27676 (Raleigh, NC) today (April 26, 2024) will be 13 hours and 33 minutes. [More]

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27676 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 27676 (Raleigh, NC)

Solar Energy Data for 27676

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 27676.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 27676

Solar Radiation Data in 27676

Based on historical 27676 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 27676. [1]

The region associated with 27676 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.46 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 2% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.56 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 27676 that are always titled at the latitude of Raleigh (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.14 kWh/m2/day, or about 15% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.46 kWh/m2/day and approximately 13% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.56 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 27676

Solar Radiation Data in 27676

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 27676.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 27676

Solar Radiation Data in 27676

The region associated with 27676 has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.31 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 27676 is May with an average of 5.84 kWh/m2/day, followed by June at 5.74 kWh/m2/day and July at 5.69 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 27676 are December with an average of 4.41 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.52 kWh/m2/day and November at 4.93 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 27676 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 27676

The average monthly solar radiation level in 27676, of 5.31 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 35% 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: 27676 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 27676 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 27676

Sunrise / Sunset in 27676

  • Sunrise/Sunset for April 26, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:25 am
    • Sunset: 7:58 pm
    • Length of Day: 13:33
Solar Energy Statistics for 27676

Best Months for Solar in 27676

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation May (5.84 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: May (5.81 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: April (5.13 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.27 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 27676

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 27676 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 27676

The Power of Solar in 27676

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 27676. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 27676. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 27676

Solar Radiation Data in 27676

27676 has a average annual solar AC output value of 5771.08 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 27676 is May with an average of 529.51 kWhac, followed by October at 523.74 kWhac and March at 512.15 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 27676 are December with an average of 422.16 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 432.95 kWhac and February at 444.22 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 27676 [5]

Fri Apr 26
67°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 49°F
Max: 70°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps ESE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 56%
Cloud cover: 92%
Sat Apr 27
62°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 54°F
Max: 69°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps ESE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 66%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Apr 28
76°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 55°F
Max: 79°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 46%
Cloud cover: 87%
Mon Apr 29
82°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 59°F
Max: 83°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 41%
Cloud cover: 3%
Tue Apr 30
83°F
Light Rain
Min: 62°F
Max: 83°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 42%
Cloud cover: 73%
Wed May 1
88°F
Light Rain
Min: 62°F
Max: 88°F
Light breeze: 8 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 32%
Cloud cover: 0%

More about 27676

About 27676

The ZIP code 27676 is associated with the city of Raleigh in Wake County in North Carolina.

27676 Solar Power

27676 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 27676, or for more solar-related resources for NC, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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