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Solar Energy in Richlands, NC

Solar Energy in Richlands

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

Solar Panels in Richlands

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Richlands

The total length of the day in Richlands, NC today (December 30, 2024) will be 9 hours and 53 minutes. [More]

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Richlands, NC Solar Energy

Solar Power in Richlands, NC

Solar Energy Data in Richlands, NC

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Richlands, NC

Solar Radiation Data in Richlands

Based on historical Richlands, 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 Richlands. [1]

Richlands has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.44 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 1% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.4 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Richlands that are always titled at the latitude of Richlands (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.08 kWh/m2/day, or about 14% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.44 kWh/m2/day and approximately 15% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.4 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 Richlands

Solar Radiation Data in Richlands, NC

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Richlands, NC

Solar Radiation Data in Richlands

Richlands, 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 Richlands is April with an average of 5.96 kWh/m2/day, followed by May at 5.82 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.67 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Richlands (North Carolina) are January with an average of 4.51 kWh/m2/day, followed by December with an average of 4.53 kWh/m2/day and September at 4.99 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Richlands

The average monthly solar radiation level in Richlands, 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: Richlands vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Richlands

  • Sunrise/Sunset for December 30, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:16 am
    • Sunset: 5:09 pm
    • Length of Day: 9:53
Solar Energy Statistics for Richlands

Best Months for Solar in Richlands

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation April (5.96 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: April (5.76 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: April (5.1 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.27 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Richlands

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Solar Power Output in Richlands

The Power of Solar in Richlands, NC

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Richlands, NC

Solar Radiation Data in Richlands

Richlands (NC) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5889.17 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Richlands is April with an average of 544.71 kWhac, followed by May at 537.96 kWhac and March at 524.87 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Richlands (North Carolina) are September with an average of 445.18 kWhac, followed by December with an average of 447.53 kWhac and January at 450.08 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Richlands

Richlands Electricity Costs

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Richlands Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Richlands, NC [5]

Mon Dec 30
59°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 51°F
Max: 64°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 77%
Cloud cover: 36%
Tue Dec 31
71°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 49°F
Max: 72°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 56%
Cloud cover: 0%
Wed Jan 1
53°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 42°F
Max: 57°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 46%
Cloud cover: 5%
Thu Jan 2
49°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 35°F
Max: 49°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 34%
Cloud cover: 3%
Fri Jan 3
54°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 35°F
Max: 54°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 38%
Cloud cover: 74%
Sat Jan 4
39°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 29°F
Max: 39°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 29%
Cloud cover: 0%

More about Richlands

About Richlands

The town of Richlands, NC in Onslow County has an approximate population of 1,520. [6]

Richlands Solar Power

Richlands, NC Solar Energy

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

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