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Solar Energy in Polkton, NC

Solar Energy in Polkton

The month of June has the highest historical solar radition values in Polkton with an average of 5.91 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Polkton

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Polkton

The total length of the day in Polkton, NC today (January 21, 2025) will be 10 hours and 15 minutes. [More]

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Polkton, NC Solar Energy

Solar Power in Polkton, NC

Solar Energy Data in Polkton, NC

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Polkton, NC

Solar Radiation Data in Polkton

Based on historical Polkton, 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 Polkton. [1]

Polkton has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.51 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 1% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.57 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Polkton that are always titled at the latitude of Polkton (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.17 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 4.57 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 Polkton

Solar Radiation Data in Polkton, NC

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Polkton, NC

Solar Radiation Data in Polkton

Polkton, NC has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.32 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Polkton is June with an average of 5.91 kWh/m2/day, followed by October at 5.71 kWh/m2/day and April at 5.66 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Polkton (North Carolina) are December with an average of 4.29 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.62 kWh/m2/day and February at 5.02 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Polkton

The average monthly solar radiation level in Polkton, NC, of 5.32 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 35% 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: Polkton vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Polkton

  • Sunrise/Sunset for January 21, 2025 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:24 am
    • Sunset: 5:39 pm
    • Length of Day: 10:15
Solar Energy Statistics for Polkton

Best Months for Solar in Polkton

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation June (5.91 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: May (5.87 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: April (5.23 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.34 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Polkton

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Solar Power Output in Polkton

The Power of Solar in Polkton, NC

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Polkton, NC

Solar Radiation Data in Polkton

Polkton (NC) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5769.5 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Polkton is October with an average of 525.63 kWhac, followed by June at 508.01 kWhac and May at 507.41 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Polkton (North Carolina) are December with an average of 413.68 kWhac, followed by February with an average of 431.8 kWhac and January at 450.49 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Polkton

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Polkton Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Polkton, NC [5]

Tue Jan 21
30°F
Light Snow
Min: 21°F
Max: 34°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps NNE
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 22%
Cloud cover: 100%
Wed Jan 22
29°F
Few Clouds
Min: 20°F
Max: 34°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps NNE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 29%
Cloud cover: 22%
Thu Jan 23
35°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 22°F
Max: 38°F
Light breeze: 6 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 39%
Cloud cover: 100%
Fri Jan 24
43°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 25°F
Max: 43°F
Light breeze: 6 mps NNE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 43%
Cloud cover: 66%
Sat Jan 25
44°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 24°F
Max: 44°F
Light breeze: 6 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 42%
Cloud cover: 2%
Sun Jan 26
51°F
Light Rain
Min: 30°F
Max: 51°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 39%
Cloud cover: 73%

More about Polkton

About Polkton

The town of Polkton, NC in Anson County has an approximate population of 3,375. [6]

Polkton Solar Power

Polkton, NC Solar Energy

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

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