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Solar Energy in Franklinton, NC

Solar Energy in Franklinton

The month of June has the highest historical solar radition values in Franklinton with an average of 5.8 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Franklinton

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Franklinton

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

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Franklinton, NC Solar Energy

Solar Power in Franklinton, NC

Solar Energy Data in Franklinton, NC

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Franklinton, NC

Solar Radiation Data in Franklinton

Based on historical Franklinton, 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 Franklinton. [1]

Franklinton has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.43 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 2% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.54 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Franklinton that are always titled at the latitude of Franklinton (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.12 kWh/m2/day, or about 16% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.43 kWh/m2/day and approximately 13% 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 Franklinton

Solar Radiation Data in Franklinton, NC

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Franklinton, NC

Solar Radiation Data in Franklinton

Franklinton, NC has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.3 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Franklinton is June with an average of 5.8 kWh/m2/day, followed by May at 5.73 kWh/m2/day and August at 5.71 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Franklinton (North Carolina) are December with an average of 4.31 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.6 kWh/m2/day and November at 5 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Franklinton

The average monthly solar radiation level in Franklinton, NC, of 5.3 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 35% 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: Franklinton vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Franklinton

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 28, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:04 am
    • Sunset: 7:32 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:28
Solar Energy Statistics for Franklinton

Best Months for Solar in Franklinton

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation June (5.8 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: May (5.76 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: May (5.08 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.31 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Franklinton

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Solar Power Output in Franklinton

The Power of Solar in Franklinton, NC

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Franklinton, NC

Solar Radiation Data in Franklinton

Franklinton (NC) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5764.76 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Franklinton is May with an average of 516.95 kWhac, followed by August at 505.68 kWhac and March at 504.05 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Franklinton (North Carolina) are December with an average of 422.66 kWhac, followed by February with an average of 447.03 kWhac and January at 449.18 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Franklinton

Franklinton Electricity Costs

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Franklinton Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Franklinton, NC [5]

Thu Mar 28
51°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 43°F
Max: 51°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps N
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 93%
Cloud cover: 100%
Fri Mar 29
58°F
Few Clouds
Min: 38°F
Max: 65°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 49%
Cloud cover: 22%
Sat Mar 30
66°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 47°F
Max: 71°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 41%
Cloud cover: 99%
Sun Mar 31
77°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 54°F
Max: 77°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 46%
Cloud cover: 9%
Mon Apr 1
73°F
Light Rain
Min: 55°F
Max: 73°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps ENE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 65%
Cloud cover: 90%
Tue Apr 2
69°F
Light Rain
Min: 53°F
Max: 77°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 78%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Franklinton

About Franklinton

The town of Franklinton, NC in Franklin County has an approximate population of 2,023. [6]

Franklinton Solar Power

Franklinton, NC Solar Energy

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

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