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Solar Energy in North Topsail Beach, NC

Solar Energy in North Topsail Beach

The month of April has the highest historical solar radition values in North Topsail Beach with an average of 6.12 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in North Topsail Beach

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

Sunrise & Sunset in North Topsail Beach

The total length of the day in North Topsail Beach, NC today (March 28, 2024) will be 12 hours and 27 minutes. [More]

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North Topsail Beach, NC Solar Energy

Solar Power in North Topsail Beach, NC

Solar Energy Data in North Topsail Beach, NC

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


Solar Energy Analysis for North Topsail Beach, NC

Solar Radiation Data in North Topsail Beach

Based on historical North Topsail Beach, 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 North Topsail Beach. [1]

North Topsail Beach has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.57 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 2% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.65 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in North Topsail Beach that are always titled at the latitude of North Topsail Beach (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.22 kWh/m2/day, or about 14% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.57 kWh/m2/day and approximately 12% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.65 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 North Topsail Beach

Solar Radiation Data in North Topsail Beach, NC

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in North Topsail Beach.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for North Topsail Beach, NC

Solar Radiation Data in North Topsail Beach

North Topsail Beach, 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 North Topsail Beach is April with an average of 6.12 kWh/m2/day, followed by May at 5.92 kWh/m2/day and July at 5.79 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in North Topsail Beach (North Carolina) are December with an average of 4.26 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.53 kWh/m2/day and February at 5.05 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: North Topsail Beach vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in North Topsail Beach

The average monthly solar radiation level in North Topsail Beach, 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: North Topsail Beach vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average North Topsail Beach 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 North Topsail Beach

Sunrise / Sunset in North Topsail Beach

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 28, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:01 am
    • Sunset: 7:28 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:27
Solar Energy Statistics for North Topsail Beach

Best Months for Solar in North Topsail Beach

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation April (6.12 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: April (6 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: April (5.52 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.47 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in North Topsail Beach

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Solar Power Output in North Topsail Beach

The Power of Solar in North Topsail Beach, NC

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for North Topsail Beach, NC

Solar Radiation Data in North Topsail Beach

North Topsail Beach (NC) has a average annual solar AC output value of 6056.51 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in North Topsail Beach is April with an average of 564.05 kWhac, followed by May at 556.08 kWhac and March at 547.24 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in North Topsail Beach (North Carolina) are December with an average of 424.62 kWhac, followed by February with an average of 449.43 kWhac and January at 450.78 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in North Topsail Beach

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North Topsail Beach Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for North Topsail Beach, NC [5]

Thu Mar 28
53°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 48°F
Max: 65°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps NNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 95%
Cloud cover: 100%
Fri Mar 29
62°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 42°F
Max: 66°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 41%
Cloud cover: 0%
Sat Mar 30
68°F
Few Clouds
Min: 49°F
Max: 69°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 40%
Cloud cover: 18%
Sun Mar 31
74°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 56°F
Max: 74°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 48%
Cloud cover: 0%
Mon Apr 1
76°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 61°F
Max: 76°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 56%
Cloud cover: 82%
Tue Apr 2
72°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 64°F
Max: 74°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 59%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about North Topsail Beach

About North Topsail Beach

The town of North Topsail Beach, NC in Onslow County has an approximate population of 743. [6]

North Topsail Beach Solar Power

North Topsail Beach, NC Solar Energy

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

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