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Solar Energy in Huntersville, NC

Solar Energy in Huntersville

The month of June has the highest historical solar radition values in Huntersville with an average of 5.96 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Huntersville

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Huntersville

The total length of the day in Huntersville, NC today (December 21, 2024) will be 9 hours and 49 minutes. [More]

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Huntersville, NC Solar Energy

Solar Power in Huntersville, NC

Solar Energy Data in Huntersville, NC

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Huntersville, NC

Solar Radiation Data in Huntersville

Based on historical Huntersville, 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 Huntersville. [1]

Huntersville has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.48 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 1% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.54 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Huntersville that are always titled at the latitude of Huntersville (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.15 kWh/m2/day, or about 15% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.48 kWh/m2/day and approximately 13% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.54 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 Huntersville

Solar Radiation Data in Huntersville, NC

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Huntersville, NC

Solar Radiation Data in Huntersville

Huntersville, NC has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.4 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Huntersville is June with an average of 5.96 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 5.92 kWh/m2/day and May at 5.78 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Huntersville (North Carolina) are December with an average of 4.15 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.51 kWh/m2/day and November at 5.09 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Huntersville

The average monthly solar radiation level in Huntersville, NC, of 5.4 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 37% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 18% 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: Huntersville vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Huntersville

  • Sunrise/Sunset for December 21, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:27 am
    • Sunset: 5:16 pm
    • Length of Day: 9:49
Solar Energy Statistics for Huntersville

Best Months for Solar in Huntersville

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation June (5.96 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: May (5.87 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: May (5.23 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.35 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Huntersville

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Solar Power Output in Huntersville

The Power of Solar in Huntersville, NC

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Huntersville, NC

Solar Radiation Data in Huntersville

Huntersville (NC) has a average annual solar AC output value of 6005.96 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Huntersville is May with an average of 540.1 kWhac, followed by October at 539.94 kWhac and August at 533.25 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Huntersville (North Carolina) are December with an average of 407.41 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 453.47 kWhac and February at 456.57 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Huntersville

Huntersville Electricity Costs

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Huntersville Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Huntersville, NC [5]

Sat Dec 21
41°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 31°F
Max: 45°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps N
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 58%
Cloud cover: 1%
Sun Dec 22
39°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 28°F
Max: 42°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps NE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 35%
Cloud cover: 1%
Mon Dec 23
42°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 29°F
Max: 45°F
Light breeze: 4 mps ESE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 29%
Cloud cover: 0%
Tue Dec 24
54°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 34°F
Max: 54°F
Light breeze: 4 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 41%
Cloud cover: 2%
Wed Dec 25
50°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 38°F
Max: 50°F
Light breeze: 6 mps NE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 59%
Cloud cover: 81%
Thu Dec 26
52°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 36°F
Max: 53°F
Light breeze: 5 mps NE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 51%
Cloud cover: 1%

More about Huntersville

About Huntersville

The town of Huntersville, NC in Mecklenburg County has an approximate population of 46,773. [6]

Huntersville Solar Power

Huntersville, NC Solar Energy

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

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