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Solar Power in 28744 (Franklin, NC)

Solar Energy in 28744

The month of October has the highest historical solar radition values in 28744 with an average of 5.95 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 28744

Solar panels in 28744 that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 28744

The total length of the day in 28744 (Franklin, NC) today (April 26, 2024) will be 13 hours and 31 minutes. [More]

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28744 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 28744 (Franklin, NC)

Solar Energy Data for 28744

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 28744.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 28744

Solar Radiation Data in 28744

Based on historical 28744 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 28744. [1]

The region associated with 28744 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.41 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 2% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.31 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 28744 that are always titled at the latitude of Franklin (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.07 kWh/m2/day, or about 15% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.41 kWh/m2/day and approximately 18% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.31 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 28744

Solar Radiation Data in 28744

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 28744.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 28744

Solar Radiation Data in 28744

The region associated with 28744 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 28744 is October with an average of 5.95 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 5.86 kWh/m2/day and May at 5.67 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 28744 are December with an average of 4.09 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.61 kWh/m2/day and November at 4.89 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 28744 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 28744

The average monthly solar radiation level in 28744, 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: 28744 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 28744 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 28744

Sunrise / Sunset in 28744

  • Sunrise/Sunset for April 26, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:45 am
    • Sunset: 8:16 pm
    • Length of Day: 13:31
Solar Energy Statistics for 28744

Best Months for Solar in 28744

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation October (5.95 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: May (5.71 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: May (4.77 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.21 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 28744

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 28744 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 28744

The Power of Solar in 28744

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 28744. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 28744. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 28744

Solar Radiation Data in 28744

28744 has a average annual solar AC output value of 5801.93 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 28744 is October with an average of 543.65 kWhac, followed by August at 523.04 kWhac and May at 521.91 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 28744 are December with an average of 395.02 kWhac, followed by February with an average of 436.89 kWhac and November at 447.71 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 28744 [5]

Fri Apr 26
55°F
Light Rain
Min: 52°F
Max: 57°F
Light breeze: 4 mps ESE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 95%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat Apr 27
64°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 51°F
Max: 68°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 71%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Apr 28
71°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 56°F
Max: 73°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 51%
Cloud cover: 78%
Mon Apr 29
75°F
Few Clouds
Min: 52°F
Max: 77°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 48%
Cloud cover: 14%
Tue Apr 30
69°F
Light Rain
Min: 58°F
Max: 74°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps NNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 75%
Cloud cover: 46%
Wed May 1
81°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 54°F
Max: 81°F
Light breeze: 5 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 35%
Cloud cover: 6%

More about 28744

About 28744

The ZIP code 28744 is associated with the city of Franklin in Macon County in North Carolina.

28744 Solar Power

28744 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 28744, or for more solar-related resources for NC, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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