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Solar Energy in Fuquay Varina, NC

Solar Energy in Fuquay Varina

The month of April has the highest historical solar radition values in Fuquay Varina with an average of 5.76 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Fuquay Varina

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Fuquay Varina

The total length of the day in Fuquay Varina, NC today (March 29, 2024) will be 12 hours and 30 minutes. [More]

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Fuquay Varina, NC Solar Energy

Solar Power in Fuquay Varina, NC

Solar Energy Data in Fuquay Varina, NC

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Fuquay Varina, NC

Solar Radiation Data in Fuquay Varina

Based on historical Fuquay Varina, 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 Fuquay Varina. [1]

Fuquay Varina has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.46 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 2% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.57 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Fuquay Varina that are always titled at the latitude of Fuquay Varina (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.14 kWh/m2/day, or about 15% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.46 kWh/m2/day and approximately 12% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.57 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 Fuquay Varina

Solar Radiation Data in Fuquay Varina, NC

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in Fuquay Varina.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Fuquay Varina, NC

Solar Radiation Data in Fuquay Varina

Fuquay Varina, 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 Fuquay Varina is April with an average of 5.76 kWh/m2/day, followed by May at 5.75 kWh/m2/day and July at 5.75 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Fuquay Varina (North Carolina) are December with an average of 4.41 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.53 kWh/m2/day and November at 4.81 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: Fuquay Varina vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in Fuquay Varina

The average monthly solar radiation level in Fuquay Varina, 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: Fuquay Varina vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average Fuquay Varina 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 Fuquay Varina

Sunrise / Sunset in Fuquay Varina

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 29, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:04 am
    • Sunset: 7:34 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:30
Solar Energy Statistics for Fuquay Varina

Best Months for Solar in Fuquay Varina

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation April (5.76 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: May (5.81 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: May (5.16 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.28 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Fuquay Varina

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Solar Power Output in Fuquay Varina

The Power of Solar in Fuquay Varina, NC

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Fuquay Varina, NC

Solar Radiation Data in Fuquay Varina

Fuquay Varina (NC) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5899.38 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Fuquay Varina is May with an average of 538.64 kWhac, followed by March at 533.53 kWhac and April at 528.39 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Fuquay Varina (North Carolina) are December with an average of 439.02 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 450.59 kWhac and November at 451.44 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Fuquay Varina

Fuquay Varina Electricity Costs

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Fuquay Varina Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Fuquay Varina, NC [5]

Fri Mar 29
63°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 39°F
Max: 67°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 37%
Cloud cover: 0%
Sat Mar 30
69°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 48°F
Max: 72°F
Fresh Breeze: 18 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 35%
Cloud cover: 46%
Sun Mar 31
76°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 54°F
Max: 80°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 45%
Cloud cover: 3%
Mon Apr 1
79°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 61°F
Max: 80°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 49%
Cloud cover: 98%
Tue Apr 2
82°F
Light Rain
Min: 65°F
Max: 82°F
Fresh Breeze: 20 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 42%
Cloud cover: 88%
Wed Apr 3
59°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 46°F
Max: 65°F
Fresh Breeze: 20 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 71%
Cloud cover: 77%

More about Fuquay Varina

About Fuquay Varina

The town of Fuquay Varina, NC in Wake County has an approximate population of 17,937. [6]

Fuquay Varina Solar Power

Fuquay Varina, NC Solar Energy

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

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