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Solar Energy in Hertford, NC

Solar Energy in Hertford

The month of April has the highest historical solar radition values in Hertford with an average of 5.79 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Hertford

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Hertford

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

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Hertford, NC Solar Energy

Solar Power in Hertford, NC

Solar Energy Data in Hertford, NC

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Hertford, NC

Solar Radiation Data in Hertford

Based on historical Hertford, 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 Hertford. [1]

Hertford has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.43 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 4% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.63 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Hertford that are always titled at the latitude of Hertford (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 11% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.63 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 Hertford

Solar Radiation Data in Hertford, NC

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Hertford, NC

Solar Radiation Data in Hertford

Hertford, NC has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.25 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Hertford is April with an average of 5.79 kWh/m2/day, followed by June at 5.77 kWh/m2/day and July at 5.76 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Hertford (North Carolina) are December with an average of 4.26 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.51 kWh/m2/day and November at 4.72 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Hertford

The average monthly solar radiation level in Hertford, NC, of 5.25 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 34% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 21% 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: Hertford vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Hertford

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 29, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:55 am
    • Sunset: 7:25 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:30
Solar Energy Statistics for Hertford

Best Months for Solar in Hertford

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation April (5.79 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: June (5.72 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.3 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.34 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Hertford

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Solar Power Output in Hertford

The Power of Solar in Hertford, NC

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Hertford, NC

Solar Radiation Data in Hertford

Hertford (NC) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5869.58 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Hertford is April with an average of 536.24 kWhac, followed by May at 533.76 kWhac and July at 524.79 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Hertford (North Carolina) are December with an average of 423.21 kWhac, followed by February with an average of 438.62 kWhac and November at 447.12 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Hertford

Hertford Electricity Costs

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Hertford Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Hertford, NC [5]

Fri Mar 29
59°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 40°F
Max: 62°F
Fresh Breeze: 19 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 62%
Cloud cover: 7%
Sat Mar 30
67°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 47°F
Max: 69°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 44%
Cloud cover: 69%
Sun Mar 31
74°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 55°F
Max: 76°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 55%
Cloud cover: 3%
Mon Apr 1
77°F
Light Rain
Min: 56°F
Max: 77°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 58%
Cloud cover: 90%
Tue Apr 2
78°F
Light Rain
Min: 57°F
Max: 79°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 61%
Cloud cover: 95%
Wed Apr 3
67°F
Light Rain
Min: 51°F
Max: 69°F
Fresh Breeze: 19 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 85%
Cloud cover: 99%

More about Hertford

About Hertford

The town of Hertford, NC in Perquimans County has an approximate population of 2,143. [6]

Hertford Solar Power

Hertford, NC Solar Energy

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

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