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Solar Power in 28747 (Lake Toxaway, NC)

Solar Energy in 28747

The month of October has the highest historical solar radition values in 28747 with an average of 5.73 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 28747

Solar panels in 28747 that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 28747

The total length of the day in 28747 (Lake Toxaway, NC) today (May 02, 2024) will be 13 hours and 42 minutes. [More]

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28747 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 28747 (Lake Toxaway, NC)

Solar Energy Data for 28747

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 28747.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 28747

Solar Radiation Data in 28747

Based on historical 28747 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 28747. [1]

The region associated with 28747 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.36 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 4% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.52 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 28747 that are always titled at the latitude of Lake Toxaway (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.04 kWh/m2/day, or about 16% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.36 kWh/m2/day and approximately 12% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.52 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 28747

Solar Radiation Data in 28747

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 28747.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 28747

Solar Radiation Data in 28747

The region associated with 28747 has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.27 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 28747 is October with an average of 5.73 kWh/m2/day, followed by June at 5.68 kWh/m2/day and April at 5.62 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 28747 are December with an average of 4.51 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.77 kWh/m2/day and November at 4.91 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 28747 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 28747

The average monthly solar radiation level in 28747, of 5.27 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: 28747 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 28747 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 28747

Sunrise / Sunset in 28747

  • Sunrise/Sunset for May 02, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:37 am
    • Sunset: 8:19 pm
    • Length of Day: 13:42
Solar Energy Statistics for 28747

Best Months for Solar in 28747

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation October (5.73 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: May (5.56 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: March (5.05 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.07 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 28747

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 28747 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 28747

The Power of Solar in 28747

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 28747. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 28747. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 28747

Solar Radiation Data in 28747

28747 has a average annual solar AC output value of 5750.17 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 28747 is October with an average of 525.43 kWhac, followed by May at 509.54 kWhac and March at 508.25 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 28747 are December with an average of 438.72 kWhac, followed by February with an average of 439.79 kWhac and November at 443.41 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 28747 [5]

Thu May 2
74°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 56°F
Max: 75°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 37%
Cloud cover: 1%
Fri May 3
65°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 57°F
Max: 67°F
Light breeze: 6 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 82%
Cloud cover: 91%
Sat May 4
59°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 57°F
Max: 63°F
Light breeze: 5 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 100%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun May 5
72°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 58°F
Max: 74°F
Light breeze: 6 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 61%
Cloud cover: 70%
Mon May 6
64°F
Light Rain
Min: 58°F
Max: 66°F
Light breeze: 5 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 91%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue May 7
77°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 58°F
Max: 77°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 42%
Cloud cover: 96%

More about 28747

About 28747

The ZIP code 28747 is associated with the city of Lake Toxaway in Transylvania County in North Carolina.

28747 Solar Power

28747 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 28747, or for more solar-related resources for NC, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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