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Solar Energy in Gastonia, NC

Solar Energy in Gastonia

The month of June has the highest historical solar radition values in Gastonia with an average of 5.87 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Gastonia

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Gastonia

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

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Gastonia, NC Solar Energy

Solar Power in Gastonia, NC

Solar Energy Data in Gastonia, NC

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Gastonia, NC

Solar Radiation Data in Gastonia

Based on historical Gastonia, 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 Gastonia. [1]

Gastonia has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.53 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 3% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.65 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Gastonia that are always titled at the latitude of Gastonia (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.21 kWh/m2/day, or about 15% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.53 kWh/m2/day and approximately 12% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.65 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 Gastonia

Solar Radiation Data in Gastonia, NC

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Gastonia, NC

Solar Radiation Data in Gastonia

Gastonia, NC has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.33 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Gastonia is June with an average of 5.87 kWh/m2/day, followed by September at 5.76 kWh/m2/day and April at 5.74 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Gastonia (North Carolina) are December with an average of 4.24 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.5 kWh/m2/day and February at 4.83 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Gastonia

The average monthly solar radiation level in Gastonia, NC, of 5.33 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: Gastonia vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Gastonia

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 28, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:15 am
    • Sunset: 7:43 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:28
Solar Energy Statistics for Gastonia

Best Months for Solar in Gastonia

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation June (5.87 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: May (5.84 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: April (5.19 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.42 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Gastonia

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Solar Power Output in Gastonia

The Power of Solar in Gastonia, NC

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Gastonia, NC

Solar Radiation Data in Gastonia

Gastonia (NC) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5926.82 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Gastonia is March with an average of 542.71 kWhac, followed by May at 539.25 kWhac and April at 531.11 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Gastonia (North Carolina) are December with an average of 415.13 kWhac, followed by February with an average of 427.75 kWhac and January at 445.56 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Gastonia

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Gastonia Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Gastonia, NC [5]

Thu Mar 28
63°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 44°F
Max: 63°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps N
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 43%
Cloud cover: 0%
Fri Mar 29
61°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 40°F
Max: 67°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 40%
Cloud cover: 6%
Sat Mar 30
68°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 45°F
Max: 71°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 41%
Cloud cover: 64%
Sun Mar 31
74°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 50°F
Max: 74°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 48%
Cloud cover: 45%
Mon Apr 1
77°F
Light Rain
Min: 58°F
Max: 78°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 51%
Cloud cover: 99%
Tue Apr 2
79°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 61°F
Max: 79°F
Fresh Breeze: 18 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 54%
Cloud cover: 67%

More about Gastonia

About Gastonia

The city of Gastonia, NC in Gaston County has an approximate population of 71,741. [6]

Gastonia Solar Power

Gastonia, NC Solar Energy

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

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