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Solar Power in 28571 (Oriental, NC)

Solar Energy in 28571

The month of April has the highest historical solar radition values in 28571 with an average of 5.91 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 28571

Solar panels in 28571 that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 28571

The total length of the day in 28571 (Oriental, NC) today (April 18, 2024) will be 13 hours and 13 minutes. [More]

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28571 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 28571 (Oriental, NC)

Solar Energy Data for 28571

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 28571.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 28571

Solar Radiation Data in 28571

Based on historical 28571 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 28571. [1]

The region associated with 28571 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.47 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 1% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.51 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 28571 that are always titled at the latitude of Oriental (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.12 kWh/m2/day, or about 15% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.47 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 28571

Solar Radiation Data in 28571

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 28571.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 28571

Solar Radiation Data in 28571

The region associated with 28571 has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.23 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 28571 is April with an average of 5.91 kWh/m2/day, followed by May at 5.73 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.67 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 28571 are December with an average of 4.34 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.43 kWh/m2/day and February at 4.74 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 28571 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 28571

The average monthly solar radiation level in 28571, of 5.23 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 33% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 21% 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: 28571 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 28571 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 28571

Sunrise / Sunset in 28571

  • Sunrise/Sunset for April 18, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:29 am
    • Sunset: 7:42 pm
    • Length of Day: 13:13
Solar Energy Statistics for 28571

Best Months for Solar in 28571

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation April (5.91 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: April (5.81 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: April (5.23 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.32 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 28571

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 28571 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 28571

The Power of Solar in 28571

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 28571. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 28571. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 28571

Solar Radiation Data in 28571

28571 has a average annual solar AC output value of 5794.83 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 28571 is April with an average of 535.84 kWhac, followed by May at 528.44 kWhac and March at 518.46 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 28571 are February with an average of 415.84 kWhac, followed by December with an average of 427.01 kWhac and January at 432.71 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 28571 [5]

Thu Apr 18
78°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 64°F
Max: 83°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 54%
Cloud cover: 0%
Fri Apr 19
69°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 55°F
Max: 72°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps ENE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 58%
Cloud cover: 87%
Sat Apr 20
74°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 59°F
Max: 76°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps N
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 76%
Cloud cover: 75%
Sun Apr 21
55°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 53°F
Max: 60°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps NE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 83%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Apr 22
52°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 49°F
Max: 53°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps NNE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 93%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 23
64°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 47°F
Max: 64°F
Light breeze: 7 mps E
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 46%
Cloud cover: 2%

More about 28571

About 28571

The ZIP code 28571 is associated with the city of Oriental in Pamlico County in North Carolina.

28571 Solar Power

28571 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 28571, or for more solar-related resources for NC, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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