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Solar Energy in Cedar Rock, NC

Solar Energy in Cedar Rock

The month of May has the highest historical solar radition values in Cedar Rock with an average of 5.7 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Cedar Rock

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Cedar Rock

The total length of the day in Cedar Rock, NC today (December 21, 2024) will be 9 hours and 46 minutes. [More]

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Cedar Rock, NC Solar Energy

Solar Power in Cedar Rock, NC

Solar Energy Data in Cedar Rock, NC

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Cedar Rock, NC

Solar Radiation Data in Cedar Rock

Based on historical Cedar Rock, 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 Cedar Rock. [1]

Cedar Rock has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.39 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 2% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.48 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Cedar Rock that are always titled at the latitude of Cedar Rock (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.09 kWh/m2/day, or about 16% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.39 kWh/m2/day and approximately 14% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.48 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 Cedar Rock

Solar Radiation Data in Cedar Rock, NC

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in Cedar Rock.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Cedar Rock, NC

Solar Radiation Data in Cedar Rock

Cedar Rock, NC has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.24 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Cedar Rock is May with an average of 5.7 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 5.66 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.54 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Cedar Rock (North Carolina) are December with an average of 4.09 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.68 kWh/m2/day and November at 4.78 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: Cedar Rock vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in Cedar Rock

The average monthly solar radiation level in Cedar Rock, NC, of 5.24 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: Cedar Rock vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average Cedar Rock 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 Cedar Rock

Sunrise / Sunset in Cedar Rock

  • Sunrise/Sunset for December 21, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:31 am
    • Sunset: 5:17 pm
    • Length of Day: 9:46
Solar Energy Statistics for Cedar Rock

Best Months for Solar in Cedar Rock

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation May (5.7 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: May (5.63 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: March (4.97 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.13 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Cedar Rock

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Solar Power Output in Cedar Rock

The Power of Solar in Cedar Rock, NC

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Cedar Rock, NC

Solar Radiation Data in Cedar Rock

Cedar Rock (NC) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5785.69 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Cedar Rock is May with an average of 530.37 kWhac, followed by March at 528.61 kWhac and October at 512.77 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Cedar Rock (North Carolina) are December with an average of 401.88 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 438.2 kWhac and February at 446.01 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Cedar Rock

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Cedar Rock Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Cedar Rock, NC [5]

Sat Dec 21
42°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 27°F
Max: 42°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps N
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 49%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Dec 22
38°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 26°F
Max: 40°F
Light breeze: 4 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 39%
Cloud cover: 1%
Mon Dec 23
40°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 27°F
Max: 44°F
Light breeze: 6 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 38%
Cloud cover: 5%
Tue Dec 24
54°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 30°F
Max: 55°F
Calm: 3 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 40%
Cloud cover: 27%
Wed Dec 25
48°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 35°F
Max: 48°F
Calm: 4 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 68%
Cloud cover: 97%
Thu Dec 26
51°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 34°F
Max: 51°F
Calm: 2 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 61%
Cloud cover: 3%

More about Cedar Rock

About Cedar Rock

The village of Cedar Rock, NC in Caldwell County has an approximate population of 300. [6]

Cedar Rock Solar Power

Cedar Rock, NC Solar Energy

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

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