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Solar Energy in Parkton, NC

Solar Energy in Parkton

The month of May has the highest historical solar radition values in Parkton with an average of 5.96 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Parkton

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Parkton

The total length of the day in Parkton, NC today (December 21, 2024) will be 9 hours and 52 minutes. [More]

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Parkton, NC Solar Energy

Solar Power in Parkton, NC

Solar Energy Data in Parkton, 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 Parkton, NC

Solar Radiation Data in Parkton

Based on historical Parkton, 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 Parkton. [1]

Parkton has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.51 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 2% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.58 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Parkton that are always titled at the latitude of Parkton (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.18 kWh/m2/day, or about 15% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.51 kWh/m2/day and approximately 13% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.58 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 Parkton

Solar Radiation Data in Parkton, NC

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Parkton, NC

Solar Radiation Data in Parkton

Parkton, NC has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.36 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Parkton is May with an average of 5.96 kWh/m2/day, followed by June at 5.86 kWh/m2/day and April at 5.73 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Parkton (North Carolina) are December with an average of 4.36 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.58 kWh/m2/day and February at 4.96 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Parkton

The average monthly solar radiation level in Parkton, NC, of 5.36 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 36% 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: Parkton vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Parkton

  • Sunrise/Sunset for December 21, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:18 am
    • Sunset: 5:10 pm
    • Length of Day: 9:52
Solar Energy Statistics for Parkton

Best Months for Solar in Parkton

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation May (5.96 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: April (5.87 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: April (5.27 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.32 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Parkton

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Solar Power Output in Parkton

The Power of Solar in Parkton, NC

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Parkton, NC

Solar Radiation Data in Parkton

Parkton (NC) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5990.79 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Parkton is May with an average of 551.18 kWhac, followed by March at 547.41 kWhac and October at 537.83 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Parkton (North Carolina) are December with an average of 432.39 kWhac, followed by February with an average of 441.09 kWhac and January at 451.82 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Parkton

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Weather Forecast for Parkton, NC [5]

Sat Dec 21
47°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 37°F
Max: 49°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps N
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 44%
Cloud cover: 4%
Sun Dec 22
39°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 29°F
Max: 41°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps N
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 34%
Cloud cover: 0%
Mon Dec 23
43°F
Light Rain
Min: 29°F
Max: 47°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps NE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 27%
Cloud cover: 0%
Tue Dec 24
45°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 41°F
Max: 47°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps N
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 89%
Cloud cover: 100%
Wed Dec 25
50°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 37°F
Max: 50°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps NE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 65%
Cloud cover: 99%
Thu Dec 26
55°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 42°F
Max: 55°F
Light breeze: 7 mps NE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 57%
Cloud cover: 41%

More about Parkton

About Parkton

The town of Parkton, NC in Robeson County has an approximate population of 436. [6]

Parkton Solar Power

Parkton, NC Solar Energy

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

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