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Solar Energy in Clarkton, NC

Solar Energy in Clarkton

The month of May has the highest historical solar radition values in Clarkton with an average of 5.91 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Clarkton

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Clarkton

The total length of the day in Clarkton, NC today (December 21, 2024) will be 9 hours and 53 minutes. [More]

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Clarkton, NC Solar Energy

Solar Power in Clarkton, NC

Solar Energy Data in Clarkton, NC

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Clarkton, NC

Solar Radiation Data in Clarkton

Based on historical Clarkton, 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 Clarkton. [1]

Clarkton has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.54 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately equal to the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.54 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Clarkton that are always titled at the latitude of Clarkton (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.18 kWh/m2/day, or about 14% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.54 kWh/m2/day and approximately 14% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.54 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 Clarkton

Solar Radiation Data in Clarkton, NC

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Clarkton, NC

Solar Radiation Data in Clarkton

Clarkton, NC has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.34 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Clarkton is May with an average of 5.91 kWh/m2/day, followed by April at 5.78 kWh/m2/day and July at 5.76 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Clarkton (North Carolina) are December with an average of 4.38 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.76 kWh/m2/day and February at 4.84 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Clarkton

The average monthly solar radiation level in Clarkton, NC, of 5.34 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 36% 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: Clarkton vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Clarkton

  • Sunrise/Sunset for December 21, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:16 am
    • Sunset: 5:09 pm
    • Length of Day: 9:53
Solar Energy Statistics for Clarkton

Best Months for Solar in Clarkton

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation May (5.91 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: April (5.93 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: April (5.31 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.36 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Clarkton

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Solar Power Output in Clarkton

The Power of Solar in Clarkton, NC

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Clarkton, NC

Solar Radiation Data in Clarkton

Clarkton (NC) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5909.96 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Clarkton is May with an average of 542.01 kWhac, followed by April at 529.82 kWhac and March at 528.57 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Clarkton (North Carolina) are February with an average of 423.57 kWhac, followed by December with an average of 428.32 kWhac and January at 467.08 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Clarkton

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Weather Forecast for Clarkton, NC [5]

Sat Dec 21
48°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 36°F
Max: 49°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps N
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 49%
Cloud cover: 0%
Sun Dec 22
41°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 28°F
Max: 42°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps NE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 32%
Cloud cover: 0%
Mon Dec 23
47°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 29°F
Max: 50°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps NE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 35%
Cloud cover: 0%
Tue Dec 24
48°F
Light Rain
Min: 44°F
Max: 48°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps NNE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 93%
Cloud cover: 98%
Wed Dec 25
53°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 38°F
Max: 53°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps NE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 53%
Cloud cover: 1%
Thu Dec 26
58°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 39°F
Max: 58°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps NE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 60%
Cloud cover: 3%

More about Clarkton

About Clarkton

The town of Clarkton, NC in Bladen County has an approximate population of 837. [6]

Clarkton Solar Power

Clarkton, NC Solar Energy

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

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