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Solar Energy in Alliance, NC

Solar Energy in Alliance

The month of April has the highest historical solar radition values in Alliance with an average of 5.88 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Alliance

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Alliance

The total length of the day in Alliance, NC today (December 21, 2024) will be 9 hours and 50 minutes. [More]

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Alliance, NC Solar Energy

Solar Power in Alliance, NC

Solar Energy Data in Alliance, NC

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Alliance, NC

Solar Radiation Data in Alliance

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

Alliance has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.42 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately equal to the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.42 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Alliance that are always titled at the latitude of Alliance (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.07 kWh/m2/day, or about 15% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.42 kWh/m2/day and approximately 15% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.42 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 Alliance

Solar Radiation Data in Alliance, NC

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Alliance, NC

Solar Radiation Data in Alliance

Alliance, NC has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.22 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Alliance is April with an average of 5.88 kWh/m2/day, followed by June at 5.66 kWh/m2/day and May at 5.61 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Alliance (North Carolina) are December with an average of 4.16 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.47 kWh/m2/day and November at 4.88 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Alliance

The average monthly solar radiation level in Alliance, NC, of 5.22 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: Alliance vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Alliance

  • Sunrise/Sunset for December 21, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:10 am
    • Sunset: 5:00 pm
    • Length of Day: 9:50
Solar Energy Statistics for Alliance

Best Months for Solar in Alliance

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation April (5.88 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: April (5.75 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: April (5.15 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.23 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Alliance

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Solar Power Output in Alliance

The Power of Solar in Alliance, NC

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Alliance, NC

Solar Radiation Data in Alliance

Alliance (NC) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5788.69 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Alliance is April with an average of 536.53 kWhac, followed by March at 531.94 kWhac and May at 518.25 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Alliance (North Carolina) are December with an average of 407.86 kWhac, followed by February with an average of 427.99 kWhac and January at 436.63 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Alliance

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Alliance Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Alliance, NC [5]

Sat Dec 21
44°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 36°F
Max: 45°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 76%
Cloud cover: 26%
Sun Dec 22
38°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 31°F
Max: 39°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps N
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 40%
Cloud cover: 0%
Mon Dec 23
46°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 33°F
Max: 48°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps NE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 58%
Cloud cover: 5%
Tue Dec 24
48°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 45°F
Max: 48°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps NE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 97%
Cloud cover: 100%
Wed Dec 25
51°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 43°F
Max: 51°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps NNE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 61%
Cloud cover: 9%
Thu Dec 26
58°F
Few Clouds
Min: 44°F
Max: 58°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps NNE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 67%
Cloud cover: 15%

More about Alliance

About Alliance

The town of Alliance, NC in Pamlico County has an approximate population of 776. [6]

Alliance Solar Power

Alliance, NC Solar Energy

To learn more about solar energy and solar power Alliance, NC, or for more solar-related resources for Alliance, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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

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