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Solar Energy in Oak Ridge, NC

Solar Energy in Oak Ridge

The month of June has the highest historical solar radition values in Oak Ridge with an average of 5.8 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Oak Ridge

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Oak Ridge

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

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Oak Ridge, NC Solar Energy

Solar Power in Oak Ridge, NC

Solar Energy Data in Oak Ridge, NC

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Oak Ridge, NC

Solar Radiation Data in Oak Ridge

Based on historical Oak Ridge, 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 Oak Ridge. [1]

Oak Ridge has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.41 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 2% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.5 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Oak Ridge that are always titled at the latitude of Oak Ridge (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.1 kWh/m2/day, or about 16% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.41 kWh/m2/day and approximately 13% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.5 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 Oak Ridge

Solar Radiation Data in Oak Ridge, NC

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in Oak Ridge.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Oak Ridge, NC

Solar Radiation Data in Oak Ridge

Oak Ridge, NC has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.25 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Oak Ridge is June with an average of 5.8 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 5.72 kWh/m2/day and July at 5.68 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Oak Ridge (North Carolina) are December with an average of 4.32 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.54 kWh/m2/day and November at 4.9 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: Oak Ridge vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in Oak Ridge

The average monthly solar radiation level in Oak Ridge, NC, of 5.25 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 21% 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: Oak Ridge vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average Oak Ridge 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 Oak Ridge

Sunrise / Sunset in Oak Ridge

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 28, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:10 am
    • Sunset: 7:38 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:28
Solar Energy Statistics for Oak Ridge

Best Months for Solar in Oak Ridge

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation June (5.8 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: May (5.71 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: May (4.97 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.29 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Oak Ridge

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Solar Power Output in Oak Ridge

The Power of Solar in Oak Ridge, NC

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Oak Ridge, NC

Solar Radiation Data in Oak Ridge

Oak Ridge (NC) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5875.84 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Oak Ridge is May with an average of 520.33 kWhac, followed by June at 520.28 kWhac and July at 519.82 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Oak Ridge (North Carolina) are December with an average of 425.97 kWhac, followed by February with an average of 452.46 kWhac and January at 453.53 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Oak Ridge

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Oak Ridge Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Oak Ridge, NC [5]

Thu Mar 28
58°F
Light Rain
Min: 43°F
Max: 60°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps NNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 55%
Cloud cover: 83%
Fri Mar 29
61°F
Few Clouds
Min: 39°F
Max: 65°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 39%
Cloud cover: 18%
Sat Mar 30
65°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 46°F
Max: 69°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 42%
Cloud cover: 95%
Sun Mar 31
74°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 52°F
Max: 75°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 48%
Cloud cover: 7%
Mon Apr 1
78°F
Light Rain
Min: 57°F
Max: 78°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 50%
Cloud cover: 90%
Tue Apr 2
79°F
Light Rain
Min: 64°F
Max: 79°F
Fresh Breeze: 19 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 53%
Cloud cover: 49%

More about Oak Ridge

About Oak Ridge

The town of Oak Ridge, NC in Guilford County has an approximate population of 6,185. [6]

Oak Ridge Solar Power

Oak Ridge, NC Solar Energy

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

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