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Solar Energy in Knightdale, NC

Solar Energy in Knightdale

The month of May has the highest historical solar radition values in Knightdale with an average of 5.81 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Knightdale

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Knightdale

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

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Knightdale, NC Solar Energy

Solar Power in Knightdale, NC

Solar Energy Data in Knightdale, NC

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Knightdale, NC

Solar Radiation Data in Knightdale

Based on historical Knightdale, 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 Knightdale. [1]

Knightdale 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 Knightdale that are always titled at the latitude of Knightdale (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.15 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 Knightdale

Solar Radiation Data in Knightdale, NC

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Knightdale, NC

Solar Radiation Data in Knightdale

Knightdale, NC has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.32 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Knightdale is May with an average of 5.81 kWh/m2/day, followed by June at 5.72 kWh/m2/day and July at 5.7 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Knightdale (North Carolina) are December with an average of 4.31 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.69 kWh/m2/day and February at 5.02 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Knightdale

The average monthly solar radiation level in Knightdale, NC, of 5.32 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: Knightdale vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Knightdale

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 29, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:03 am
    • Sunset: 7:33 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:30
Solar Energy Statistics for Knightdale

Best Months for Solar in Knightdale

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation May (5.81 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: May (5.8 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: April (5.11 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.33 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Knightdale

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Solar Power Output in Knightdale

The Power of Solar in Knightdale, NC

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Knightdale, NC

Solar Radiation Data in Knightdale

Knightdale (NC) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5774.36 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Knightdale is May with an average of 526.52 kWhac, followed by October at 520.74 kWhac and March at 513.15 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Knightdale (North Carolina) are December with an average of 418.65 kWhac, followed by February with an average of 433.23 kWhac and January at 448.67 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Knightdale

Knightdale Electricity Costs

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Knightdale Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Knightdale, NC [5]

Fri Mar 29
62°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 40°F
Max: 66°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 40%
Cloud cover: 0%
Sat Mar 30
69°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 49°F
Max: 72°F
Fresh Breeze: 18 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 37%
Cloud cover: 47%
Sun Mar 31
76°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 54°F
Max: 79°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 47%
Cloud cover: 3%
Mon Apr 1
80°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 61°F
Max: 80°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 47%
Cloud cover: 94%
Tue Apr 2
82°F
Light Rain
Min: 65°F
Max: 82°F
Fresh Breeze: 20 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 43%
Cloud cover: 61%
Wed Apr 3
58°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 46°F
Max: 66°F
Fresh Breeze: 21 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 71%
Cloud cover: 85%

More about Knightdale

About Knightdale

The town of Knightdale, NC in Wake County has an approximate population of 11,401. [6]

Knightdale Solar Power

Knightdale, NC Solar Energy

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

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