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Solar Energy in Pinehurst, NC

Solar Energy in Pinehurst

The month of May has the highest historical solar radition values in Pinehurst with an average of 5.87 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Pinehurst

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Pinehurst

The total length of the day in Pinehurst, NC today (December 21, 2024) will be 9 hours and 50 minutes. [More]

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Pinehurst, NC Solar Energy

Solar Power in Pinehurst, NC

Solar Energy Data in Pinehurst, NC

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Pinehurst, NC

Solar Radiation Data in Pinehurst

Based on historical Pinehurst, 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 Pinehurst. [1]

Pinehurst has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.47 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 2% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.54 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Pinehurst that are always titled at the latitude of Pinehurst (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.14 kWh/m2/day, or about 15% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.47 kWh/m2/day and approximately 13% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.54 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 Pinehurst

Solar Radiation Data in Pinehurst, NC

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Pinehurst, NC

Solar Radiation Data in Pinehurst

Pinehurst, NC has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.28 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Pinehurst is May with an average of 5.87 kWh/m2/day, followed by April at 5.79 kWh/m2/day and September at 5.67 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Pinehurst (North Carolina) are December with an average of 4.25 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.69 kWh/m2/day and November at 4.78 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Pinehurst

The average monthly solar radiation level in Pinehurst, NC, of 5.28 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 20% 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: Pinehurst vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Pinehurst

  • Sunrise/Sunset for December 21, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:21 am
    • Sunset: 5:11 pm
    • Length of Day: 9:50
Solar Energy Statistics for Pinehurst

Best Months for Solar in Pinehurst

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation May (5.87 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: May (5.79 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: April (5.15 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.26 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Pinehurst

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Solar Power Output in Pinehurst

The Power of Solar in Pinehurst, NC

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Pinehurst, NC

Solar Radiation Data in Pinehurst

Pinehurst (NC) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5880.12 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Pinehurst is May with an average of 541.89 kWhac, followed by April at 529.28 kWhac and October at 529.17 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Pinehurst (North Carolina) are December with an average of 420.13 kWhac, followed by February with an average of 433.67 kWhac and November at 443.99 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Pinehurst

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Pinehurst Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Pinehurst, NC [5]

Sat Dec 21
44°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 32°F
Max: 45°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps N
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 53%
Cloud cover: 1%
Sun Dec 22
39°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 27°F
Max: 41°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps N
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 30%
Cloud cover: 0%
Mon Dec 23
44°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 29°F
Max: 47°F
Light breeze: 5 mps ENE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 23%
Cloud cover: 0%
Tue Dec 24
56°F
Light Rain
Min: 38°F
Max: 56°F
Light breeze: 6 mps NNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 52%
Cloud cover: 23%
Wed Dec 25
51°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 38°F
Max: 51°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps NE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 51%
Cloud cover: 39%
Thu Dec 26
54°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 36°F
Max: 54°F
Light breeze: 7 mps NE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 46%
Cloud cover: 8%

More about Pinehurst

About Pinehurst

The village of Pinehurst, NC in Moore County has an approximate population of 13,124. [6]

Pinehurst Solar Power

Pinehurst, NC Solar Energy

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

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