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Solar Energy in Charlotte, NC

Solar Energy in Charlotte

The month of June has the highest historical solar radition values in Charlotte with an average of 5.92 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Charlotte

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Charlotte

The total length of the day in Charlotte, NC today (March 29, 2024) will be 12 hours and 29 minutes. [More]

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Charlotte, NC Solar Energy

Solar Power in Charlotte, NC

Solar Energy Data in Charlotte, NC

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Charlotte, NC

Solar Radiation Data in Charlotte

Based on historical Charlotte, 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 Charlotte. [1]

Charlotte has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.52 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 2% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.62 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Charlotte that are always titled at the latitude of Charlotte (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.19 kWh/m2/day, or about 15% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.52 kWh/m2/day and approximately 12% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.62 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 Charlotte

Solar Radiation Data in Charlotte, NC

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Charlotte, NC

Solar Radiation Data in Charlotte

Charlotte, NC has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.26 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Charlotte is June with an average of 5.92 kWh/m2/day, followed by May at 5.74 kWh/m2/day and July at 5.71 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Charlotte (North Carolina) are December with an average of 4.09 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.53 kWh/m2/day and February at 4.82 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Charlotte

The average monthly solar radiation level in Charlotte, NC, of 5.26 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: Charlotte vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Charlotte

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 29, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:13 am
    • Sunset: 7:42 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:29
Solar Energy Statistics for Charlotte

Best Months for Solar in Charlotte

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation June (5.92 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: May (5.85 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: April (5.18 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.4 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Charlotte

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Solar Power Output in Charlotte

The Power of Solar in Charlotte, NC

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Charlotte, NC

Solar Radiation Data in Charlotte

Charlotte (NC) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5720.05 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Charlotte is May with an average of 526.13 kWhac, followed by March at 517.18 kWhac and October at 516.87 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Charlotte (North Carolina) are December with an average of 390.91 kWhac, followed by February with an average of 417.9 kWhac and January at 441.78 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Charlotte

Charlotte Electricity Costs

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Charlotte Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Charlotte, NC [5]

Fri Mar 29
64°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 39°F
Max: 68°F
Moderate breeze: 12 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 32%
Cloud cover: 5%
Sat Mar 30
69°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 49°F
Max: 72°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 37%
Cloud cover: 91%
Sun Mar 31
75°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 53°F
Max: 77°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 44%
Cloud cover: 1%
Mon Apr 1
77°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 60°F
Max: 78°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 51%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 2
79°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 63°F
Max: 79°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 53%
Cloud cover: 76%
Wed Apr 3
60°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 45°F
Max: 65°F
Fresh Breeze: 19 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 42%
Cloud cover: 51%

More about Charlotte

About Charlotte

The city of Charlotte, NC in Mecklenburg County has an approximate population of 731,424. [6]

Charlotte Solar Power

Charlotte, NC Solar Energy

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

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