Solar Energy LocalSolar Energy Local
Solar Energy & Solar Power Resources

Solar Power in 28814 (Asheville, NC)

Solar Energy in 28814

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in 28814 with an average of 5.76 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 28814

Solar panels in 28814 that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 28814

The total length of the day in 28814 (Asheville, NC) today (April 25, 2024) will be 13 hours and 31 minutes. [More]

Compare Solar Quotes
Compare Solar Quotes
28814 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 28814 (Asheville, NC)

Solar Energy Data for 28814

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 28814.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 28814

Solar Radiation Data in 28814

Based on historical 28814 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 28814. [1]

The region associated with 28814 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.4 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 1% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.37 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 28814 that are always titled at the latitude of Asheville (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.06 kWh/m2/day, or about 15% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.4 kWh/m2/day and approximately 16% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.37 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 28814

Solar Radiation Data in 28814

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 28814.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 28814

Solar Radiation Data in 28814

The region associated with 28814 has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.16 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 28814 is August with an average of 5.76 kWh/m2/day, followed by May at 5.75 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.66 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 28814 are December with an average of 3.83 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.38 kWh/m2/day and November at 4.73 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Compare Solar Quotes
Compare Solar Quotes

Solar Power Comparison: 28814 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 28814

The average monthly solar radiation level in 28814, of 5.16 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 31% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 22% 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: 28814 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 28814 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 28814

Sunrise / Sunset in 28814

  • Sunrise/Sunset for April 25, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:42 am
    • Sunset: 8:13 pm
    • Length of Day: 13:31
Solar Energy Statistics for 28814

Best Months for Solar in 28814

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (5.76 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: May (5.71 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: March (4.93 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.19 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 28814

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 28814 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 28814

The Power of Solar in 28814

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 28814. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 28814. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 28814

Solar Radiation Data in 28814

28814 has a average annual solar AC output value of 5655.34 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 28814 is May with an average of 531.48 kWhac, followed by August at 519.77 kWhac and March at 503.88 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 28814 are December with an average of 368.66 kWhac, followed by February with an average of 427.51 kWhac and January at 428.48 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 28814 [5]

Thu Apr 25
65°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 41°F
Max: 68°F
Light breeze: 5 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 32%
Cloud cover: 3%
Fri Apr 26
52°F
Light Rain
Min: 44°F
Max: 53°F
Light breeze: 7 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 85%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat Apr 27
61°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 50°F
Max: 64°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 63%
Cloud cover: 99%
Sun Apr 28
71°F
Few Clouds
Min: 50°F
Max: 71°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 47%
Cloud cover: 11%
Mon Apr 29
75°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 51°F
Max: 75°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 42%
Cloud cover: 2%
Tue Apr 30
59°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 52°F
Max: 70°F
Light breeze: 5 mps NNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 96%
Cloud cover: 99%

More about 28814

About 28814

The ZIP code 28814 is associated with the city of Asheville in Buncombe County in North Carolina.

28814 Solar Power

28814 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 28814, or for more solar-related resources for NC, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

Did you know?

The solar energy that strikes the Earth in one hour could provide all of the Earth's energy needs for a complete year.

Cities in North Carolina

More ZIP Codes in NC


Go

References

[ X ]

Is solar right for your home?

Take the first step toward powering your home with solar energy.

Start now with an online solar savings estimate.