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Solar Energy in Garner, NC

Solar Energy in Garner

The month of May has the highest historical solar radition values in Garner with an average of 5.83 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Garner

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Garner

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

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Garner, NC Solar Energy

Solar Power in Garner, NC

Solar Energy Data in Garner, NC

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Garner, NC

Solar Radiation Data in Garner

Based on historical Garner, 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 Garner. [1]

Garner 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 4.56 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Garner that are always titled at the latitude of Garner (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 13% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.56 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 Garner

Solar Radiation Data in Garner, NC

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Garner, NC

Solar Radiation Data in Garner

Garner, NC has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.31 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Garner is May with an average of 5.83 kWh/m2/day, followed by June at 5.76 kWh/m2/day and April at 5.73 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Garner (North Carolina) are January with an average of 4.42 kWh/m2/day, followed by December with an average of 4.46 kWh/m2/day and February at 5.04 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Garner

The average monthly solar radiation level in Garner, NC, of 5.31 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: Garner vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Garner

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 28, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:05 am
    • Sunset: 7:33 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:28
Solar Energy Statistics for Garner

Best Months for Solar in Garner

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation May (5.83 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: May (5.81 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: April (5.13 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.27 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Garner

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Solar Power Output in Garner

The Power of Solar in Garner, NC

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Garner, NC

Solar Radiation Data in Garner

Garner (NC) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5898.28 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Garner is May with an average of 544.8 kWhac, followed by April at 528.16 kWhac and March at 526.73 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Garner (North Carolina) are January with an average of 435.01 kWhac, followed by December with an average of 438.87 kWhac and February at 451.8 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Garner

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Weather Forecast for Garner, NC [5]

Thu Mar 28
53°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 46°F
Max: 53°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps N
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 89%
Cloud cover: 100%
Fri Mar 29
62°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 40°F
Max: 65°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 40%
Cloud cover: 1%
Sat Mar 30
68°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 48°F
Max: 72°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 38%
Cloud cover: 94%
Sun Mar 31
78°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 52°F
Max: 78°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 42%
Cloud cover: 0%
Mon Apr 1
80°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 60°F
Max: 81°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 47%
Cloud cover: 75%
Tue Apr 2
81°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 66°F
Max: 81°F
Fresh Breeze: 19 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 45%
Cloud cover: 81%

More about Garner

About Garner

The town of Garner, NC in Wake County has an approximate population of 25,745. [6]

Garner Solar Power

Garner, NC Solar Energy

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

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