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Solar Energy in Highlands, NC

Solar Energy in Highlands

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Solar Panels in Highlands

Solar panels in Highlands that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in Highlands

The total length of the day in Highlands, NC today (December 21, 2024) will be 9 hours and 51 minutes. [More]

Solar Power in Highlands, NC

Solar Energy Data in Highlands, NC

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Solar Energy Analysis for Highlands, NC

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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 Highlands

Solar Radiation Data in Highlands, NC

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Solar Radiation Analysis for Highlands, NC

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

Solar Power Levels in Highlands

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Solar Power: Highlands vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average Highlands solar radiation levels compare to average levels in a city with historcially high levels (NV) and a city with historically low levels (WA). ^[1]

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Solar Data & Statistics for Highlands

Sunrise / Sunset in Highlands

Sunrise/Sunset for December 21, 2024 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 7:35 am
- Sunset: 5:26 pm
- Length of Day: 9:51

Best Months for Solar in Highlands

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Solar Panel Installs in Highlands

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Solar Power Output in Highlands

The Power of Solar in Highlands, NC

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

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Solar Output Analysis for Highlands, NC

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Cost of Utilities in Highlands

Highlands Electricity Costs

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Solar Power Poll: Highlands

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Highlands Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Highlands, NC ^[5]

Sat Dec 21

36°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 22°F
Max: 37°F

Gentle Breeze: 8 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 59%
Cloud cover: 1%

Sun Dec 22

36°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 22°F
Max: 38°F

Light breeze: 5 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 46%
Cloud cover: 5%

Mon Dec 23

38°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 22°F
Max: 41°F

Light breeze: 5 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 39%
Cloud cover: 0%

Tue Dec 24

50°F

Scattered Clouds
Min: 28°F
Max: 50°F

Light breeze: 6 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 42%
Cloud cover: 39%

Wed Dec 25

42°F

Light Rain
Min: 32°F
Max: 42°F

Light breeze: 5 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 69%
Cloud cover: 98%

Thu Dec 26

46°F

Broken Clouds
Min: 35°F
Max: 46°F

Light breeze: 4 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 85%
Cloud cover: 58%

More about Highlands

About Highlands

The town of Highlands, NC in Macon County has an approximate population of 924. ^[6]

Highlands, NC Solar Energy

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