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Solar Power in 28275 (Charlotte, NC)

Solar Energy in 28275

The month of June has the highest historical solar radition values in 28275 with an average of 5.92 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 28275

Solar panels in 28275 that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 28275

The total length of the day in 28275 (Charlotte, NC) today (May 03, 2024) will be 13 hours and 45 minutes. [More]

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28275 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 28275 (Charlotte, NC)

Solar Energy Data for 28275

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 28275.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 28275

Solar Radiation Data in 28275

Based on historical 28275 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 28275. [1]

The region associated with 28275 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.52 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 2% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.62 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 28275 that are always titled at the latitude of Charlotte (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.19 kWh/m2/day, or about 15% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.52 kWh/m2/day and approximately 12% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.62 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 28275

Solar Radiation Data in 28275

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 28275.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 28275

Solar Radiation Data in 28275

The region associated with 28275 has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.26 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 28275 is June with an average of 5.92 kWh/m2/day, followed by May at 5.74 kWh/m2/day and July at 5.71 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 28275 are December with an average of 4.09 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.53 kWh/m2/day and February at 4.82 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 28275 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 28275

The average monthly solar radiation level in 28275, of 5.26 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: 28275 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 28275 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 28275

Sunrise / Sunset in 28275

  • Sunrise/Sunset for May 03, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:27 am
    • Sunset: 8:12 pm
    • Length of Day: 13:45
Solar Energy Statistics for 28275

Best Months for Solar in 28275

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation June (5.92 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: May (5.85 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: April (5.18 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.4 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 28275

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 28275 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 28275

The Power of Solar in 28275

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 28275. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 28275. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 28275

Solar Radiation Data in 28275

28275 has a average annual solar AC output value of 5720.05 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 28275 is May with an average of 526.13 kWhac, followed by March at 517.18 kWhac and October at 516.87 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 28275 are December with an average of 390.91 kWhac, followed by February with an average of 417.9 kWhac and January at 441.78 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 28275 [5]

Fri May 3
82°F
Light Rain
Min: 65°F
Max: 83°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 60%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat May 4
67°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 63°F
Max: 67°F
Light breeze: 6 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 95%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun May 5
67°F
Light Rain
Min: 63°F
Max: 75°F
Light breeze: 6 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 90%
Cloud cover: 99%
Mon May 6
79°F
Light Rain
Min: 63°F
Max: 81°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 62%
Cloud cover: 79%
Tue May 7
81°F
Light Rain
Min: 65°F
Max: 86°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 57%
Cloud cover: 71%
Wed May 8
88°F
Light Rain
Min: 68°F
Max: 90°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 44%
Cloud cover: 80%

More about 28275

About 28275

The ZIP code 28275 is associated with the city of Charlotte in Mecklenburg County in North Carolina.

28275 Solar Power

28275 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 28275, or for more solar-related resources for NC, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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