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Solar Energy in Old Fort, NC

Solar Energy in Old Fort

The month of June has the highest historical solar radition values in Old Fort with an average of 5.69 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Old Fort

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Old Fort

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

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Old Fort, NC Solar Energy

Solar Power in Old Fort, NC

Solar Energy Data in Old Fort, NC

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Old Fort, NC

Solar Radiation Data in Old Fort

Based on historical Old Fort, 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 Old Fort. [1]

Old Fort has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.35 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 0% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.37 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Old Fort that are always titled at the latitude of Old Fort (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.04 kWh/m2/day, or about 16% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.35 kWh/m2/day and approximately 15% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.37 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 Old Fort

Solar Radiation Data in Old Fort, NC

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in Old Fort.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Old Fort, NC

Solar Radiation Data in Old Fort

Old Fort, NC has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.18 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Old Fort is June with an average of 5.69 kWh/m2/day, followed by April at 5.66 kWh/m2/day and August at 5.55 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Old Fort (North Carolina) are December with an average of 4.13 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.58 kWh/m2/day and February at 4.73 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: Old Fort vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in Old Fort

The average monthly solar radiation level in Old Fort, NC, of 5.18 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 32% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 22% 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: Old Fort vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average Old Fort 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 Old Fort

Sunrise / Sunset in Old Fort

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 29, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:18 am
    • Sunset: 7:48 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:30
Solar Energy Statistics for Old Fort

Best Months for Solar in Old Fort

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation June (5.69 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: May (5.57 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: March (4.87 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.1 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Old Fort

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Solar Power Output in Old Fort

The Power of Solar in Old Fort, NC

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Old Fort, NC

Solar Radiation Data in Old Fort

Old Fort (NC) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5664.36 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Old Fort is March with an average of 515.63 kWhac, followed by April at 507.88 kWhac and May at 503.04 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Old Fort (North Carolina) are December with an average of 400.61 kWhac, followed by February with an average of 417.76 kWhac and January at 444.03 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Old Fort

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Weather Forecast for Old Fort, NC [5]

Fri Mar 29
61°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 37°F
Max: 63°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 35%
Cloud cover: 7%
Sat Mar 30
68°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 46°F
Max: 72°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 36%
Cloud cover: 59%
Sun Mar 31
74°F
Few Clouds
Min: 53°F
Max: 77°F
Light breeze: 7 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 49%
Cloud cover: 18%
Mon Apr 1
74°F
Light Rain
Min: 59°F
Max: 74°F
Light breeze: 4 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 59%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 2
80°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 61°F
Max: 80°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 52%
Cloud cover: 39%
Wed Apr 3
45°F
Light Rain
Min: 40°F
Max: 59°F
Fresh Breeze: 22 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 69%
Cloud cover: 61%

More about Old Fort

About Old Fort

The town of Old Fort, NC in McDowell County has an approximate population of 908. [6]

Old Fort Solar Power

Old Fort, NC Solar Energy

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

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