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Solar Power in 28603 (Hickory, NC)

Solar Energy in 28603

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Solar Panels in 28603

Solar panels in 28603 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 28603

The total length of the day in 28603 (Hickory, NC) today (January 15, 2025) will be 10 hours and 4 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 28603 (Hickory, NC)

Solar Energy Data for 28603

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Solar Energy Analysis for 28603

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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 28603

Solar Radiation Data in 28603

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 28603

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Solar Power Comparison: 28603 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 28603

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Solar Power: 28603 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 28603 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 28603

Sunrise / Sunset in 28603

Sunrise/Sunset for January 15, 2025 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 7:32 am
- Sunset: 5:36 pm
- Length of Day: 10:4

Best Months for Solar in 28603

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Solar Panel Installs in 28603

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Solar Power Output in 28603

The Power of Solar in 28603

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 28603. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 28603. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 28603

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Weather Forecast for 28603 ^[5]

Wed Jan 15

37°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 23°F
Max: 42°F

Gentle Breeze: 11 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 30%
Cloud cover: 5%

Thu Jan 16

45°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 26°F
Max: 50°F

Moderate breeze: 14 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 36%
Cloud cover: 1%

Fri Jan 17

44°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 28°F
Max: 47°F

Light breeze: 7 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 47%
Cloud cover: 7%

Sat Jan 18

44°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 34°F
Max: 44°F

Light breeze: 6 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 90%
Cloud cover: 100%

Sun Jan 19

39°F

Rain And Snow
Min: 27°F
Max: 41°F

Gentle Breeze: 10 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 93%
Cloud cover: 100%

Mon Jan 20

27°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 18°F
Max: 28°F

Gentle Breeze: 12 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 21%
Cloud cover: 2%

More about 28603

About 28603

The ZIP code 28603 is associated with the city of Hickory in Catawba County in North Carolina.

28603 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 28603, or for more solar-related resources for NC, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.