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Solar Energy in Garland, NC

Solar Energy in Garland

The month of April has the highest historical solar radition values in Garland with an average of 5.81 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Garland

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Garland

The total length of the day in Garland, NC today (March 28, 2024) will be 12 hours and 27 minutes. [More]

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Garland, NC Solar Energy

Solar Power in Garland, NC

Solar Energy Data in Garland, NC

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Garland, NC

Solar Radiation Data in Garland

Based on historical Garland, 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 Garland. [1]

Garland has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.49 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 0% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.48 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Garland that are always titled at the latitude of Garland (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.13 kWh/m2/day, or about 14% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.49 kWh/m2/day and approximately 15% 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 Garland

Solar Radiation Data in Garland, NC

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Garland, NC

Solar Radiation Data in Garland

Garland, NC has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.32 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Garland is April with an average of 5.81 kWh/m2/day, followed by May at 5.73 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.69 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Garland (North Carolina) are December with an average of 4.39 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.54 kWh/m2/day and February at 4.86 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Garland

The average monthly solar radiation level in Garland, NC, of 5.32 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: Garland vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Garland

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 28, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:04 am
    • Sunset: 7:31 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:27
Solar Energy Statistics for Garland

Best Months for Solar in Garland

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation April (5.81 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: April (5.87 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: April (5.27 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.36 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Garland

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Solar Power Output in Garland

The Power of Solar in Garland, NC

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Garland, NC

Solar Radiation Data in Garland

Garland (NC) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5962.67 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Garland is April with an average of 537.85 kWhac, followed by October at 535.59 kWhac and May at 530.95 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Garland (North Carolina) are December with an average of 434.84 kWhac, followed by February with an average of 437.38 kWhac and January at 454.84 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Garland

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Weather Forecast for Garland, NC [5]

Thu Mar 28
53°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 46°F
Max: 64°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps N
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 93%
Cloud cover: 100%
Fri Mar 29
63°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 40°F
Max: 66°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 39%
Cloud cover: 0%
Sat Mar 30
68°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 48°F
Max: 71°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 40%
Cloud cover: 76%
Sun Mar 31
77°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 54°F
Max: 77°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 43%
Cloud cover: 1%
Mon Apr 1
80°F
Light Rain
Min: 61°F
Max: 81°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 47%
Cloud cover: 69%
Tue Apr 2
81°F
Light Rain
Min: 67°F
Max: 81°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 46%
Cloud cover: 87%

More about Garland

About Garland

The town of Garland, NC in Sampson County has an approximate population of 625. [6]

Garland Solar Power

Garland, NC Solar Energy

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

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