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Solar Energy in Louisburg, NC

Solar Energy in Louisburg

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

Solar Panels in Louisburg

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Louisburg

The total length of the day in Louisburg, NC today (March 28, 2024) will be 12 hours and 29 minutes. [More]

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Louisburg, NC Solar Energy

Solar Power in Louisburg, NC

Solar Energy Data in Louisburg, NC

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Louisburg, NC

Solar Radiation Data in Louisburg

Based on historical Louisburg, 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 Louisburg. [1]

Louisburg has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.44 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 2% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.54 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Louisburg that are always titled at the latitude of Louisburg (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.13 kWh/m2/day, or about 16% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.44 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 Louisburg

Solar Radiation Data in Louisburg, NC

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Louisburg, NC

Solar Radiation Data in Louisburg

Louisburg, NC has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.28 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Louisburg is May with an average of 5.79 kWh/m2/day, followed by June at 5.74 kWh/m2/day and September at 5.7 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Louisburg (North Carolina) are December with an average of 4.25 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.43 kWh/m2/day and November at 4.88 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Louisburg

The average monthly solar radiation level in Louisburg, NC, of 5.28 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 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: Louisburg vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Louisburg

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 28, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:03 am
    • Sunset: 7:32 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:29
Solar Energy Statistics for Louisburg

Best Months for Solar in Louisburg

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation May (5.79 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: May (5.73 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: April (5.09 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.3 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Louisburg

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Solar Power Output in Louisburg

The Power of Solar in Louisburg, NC

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Louisburg, NC

Solar Radiation Data in Louisburg

Louisburg (NC) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5862.18 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Louisburg is May with an average of 539.79 kWhac, followed by April at 515.7 kWhac and March at 513.35 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Louisburg (North Carolina) are December with an average of 417.18 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 439.4 kWhac and February at 446.36 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Louisburg

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Weather Forecast for Louisburg, NC [5]

Thu Mar 28
52°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 44°F
Max: 53°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps N
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 89%
Cloud cover: 100%
Fri Mar 29
60°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 37°F
Max: 64°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 48%
Cloud cover: 5%
Sat Mar 30
68°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 46°F
Max: 71°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 41%
Cloud cover: 97%
Sun Mar 31
77°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 53°F
Max: 78°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 47%
Cloud cover: 1%
Mon Apr 1
80°F
Light Rain
Min: 60°F
Max: 80°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 50%
Cloud cover: 80%
Tue Apr 2
82°F
Light Rain
Min: 65°F
Max: 82°F
Fresh Breeze: 19 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 46%
Cloud cover: 69%

More about Louisburg

About Louisburg

The town of Louisburg, NC in Franklin County has an approximate population of 3,359. [6]

Louisburg Solar Power

Louisburg, NC Solar Energy

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

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