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Solar Energy in Benson, NC

Solar Energy in Benson

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

Solar Panels in Benson

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Benson

The total length of the day in Benson, NC today (March 28, 2024) will be 12 hours and 27 minutes. [More]

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Benson, NC Solar Energy

Solar Power in Benson, NC

Solar Energy Data in Benson, NC

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Benson, NC

Solar Radiation Data in Benson

Based on historical Benson, 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 Benson. [1]

Benson has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.5 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 2% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.59 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Benson that are always titled at the latitude of Benson (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.18 kWh/m2/day, or about 15% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.5 kWh/m2/day and approximately 13% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.59 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 Benson

Solar Radiation Data in Benson, NC

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Benson, NC

Solar Radiation Data in Benson

Benson, NC has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.37 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Benson is April with an average of 5.95 kWh/m2/day, followed by May at 5.93 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.88 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Benson (North Carolina) are December with an average of 4.4 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.61 kWh/m2/day and November at 4.99 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Benson

The average monthly solar radiation level in Benson, NC, of 5.37 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 37% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 19% 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: Benson vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Benson

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 28, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:05 am
    • Sunset: 7:32 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:27
Solar Energy Statistics for Benson

Best Months for Solar in Benson

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation April (5.95 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: April (5.87 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: April (5.28 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.4 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Benson

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Solar Power Output in Benson

The Power of Solar in Benson, NC

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Benson, NC

Solar Radiation Data in Benson

Benson (NC) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5960.6 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Benson is May with an average of 553.6 kWhac, followed by April at 543.59 kWhac and March at 542.96 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Benson (North Carolina) are December with an average of 434.07 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 456.71 kWhac and November at 464.29 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Benson

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Weather Forecast for Benson, NC [5]

Thu Mar 28
53°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 47°F
Max: 54°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps N
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 91%
Cloud cover: 100%
Fri Mar 29
61°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 40°F
Max: 63°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 43%
Cloud cover: 1%
Sat Mar 30
68°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 49°F
Max: 72°F
Fresh Breeze: 19 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 41%
Cloud cover: 99%
Sun Mar 31
77°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 54°F
Max: 77°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 45%
Cloud cover: 26%
Mon Apr 1
79°F
Light Rain
Min: 61°F
Max: 79°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps E
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 49%
Cloud cover: 69%
Tue Apr 2
76°F
Light Rain
Min: 56°F
Max: 79°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 64%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Benson

About Benson

The town of Benson, NC in Johnston County has an approximate population of 3,311. [6]

Benson Solar Power

Benson, NC Solar Energy

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

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