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Solar Energy in Mineral Springs, NC

Solar Energy in Mineral Springs

The month of April has the highest historical solar radition values in Mineral Springs with an average of 5.91 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Mineral Springs

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Mineral Springs

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

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Mineral Springs, NC Solar Energy

Solar Power in Mineral Springs, NC

Solar Energy Data in Mineral Springs, NC

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Mineral Springs, NC

Solar Radiation Data in Mineral Springs

Based on historical Mineral Springs, 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 Mineral Springs. [1]

Mineral Springs has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.54 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 2% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.64 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Mineral Springs that are always titled at the latitude of Mineral Springs (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.2 kWh/m2/day, or about 15% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.54 kWh/m2/day and approximately 12% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.64 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 Mineral Springs

Solar Radiation Data in Mineral Springs, NC

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in Mineral Springs.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Mineral Springs, NC

Solar Radiation Data in Mineral Springs

Mineral Springs, NC has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.38 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Mineral Springs is April with an average of 5.91 kWh/m2/day, followed by June at 5.9 kWh/m2/day and May at 5.89 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Mineral Springs (North Carolina) are December with an average of 4.27 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.47 kWh/m2/day and November at 4.92 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: Mineral Springs vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in Mineral Springs

The average monthly solar radiation level in Mineral Springs, NC, of 5.38 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 19% 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: Mineral Springs vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average Mineral Springs 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 Mineral Springs

Sunrise / Sunset in Mineral Springs

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 29, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:12 am
    • Sunset: 7:41 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:29
Solar Energy Statistics for Mineral Springs

Best Months for Solar in Mineral Springs

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation April (5.91 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: May (5.88 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: April (5.24 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.42 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Mineral Springs

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Solar Power Output in Mineral Springs

The Power of Solar in Mineral Springs, NC

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Mineral Springs, NC

Solar Radiation Data in Mineral Springs

Mineral Springs (NC) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5809.16 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Mineral Springs is May with an average of 530.52 kWhac, followed by April at 528.91 kWhac and March at 518.78 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Mineral Springs (North Carolina) are December with an average of 408.85 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 432.14 kWhac and November at 444.43 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Mineral Springs

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Mineral Springs Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Mineral Springs, NC [5]

Fri Mar 29
64°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 39°F
Max: 67°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 34%
Cloud cover: 3%
Sat Mar 30
68°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 47°F
Max: 72°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 41%
Cloud cover: 74%
Sun Mar 31
74°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 51°F
Max: 77°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 48%
Cloud cover: 1%
Mon Apr 1
78°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 61°F
Max: 78°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 54%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 2
79°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 64°F
Max: 80°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 54%
Cloud cover: 81%
Wed Apr 3
61°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 45°F
Max: 65°F
Moderate breeze: 18 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 53%
Cloud cover: 54%

More about Mineral Springs

About Mineral Springs

The town of Mineral Springs, NC in Union County has an approximate population of 2,639. [6]

Mineral Springs Solar Power

Mineral Springs, NC Solar Energy

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

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