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Solar Energy in Rockingham, NC

Solar Energy in Rockingham

The month of May has the highest historical solar radition values in Rockingham with an average of 6.06 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Rockingham

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Rockingham

The total length of the day in Rockingham, NC today (March 28, 2024) will be 12 hours and 27 minutes. [More]

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Rockingham, NC Solar Energy

Solar Power in Rockingham, NC

Solar Energy Data in Rockingham, NC

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Rockingham, NC

Solar Radiation Data in Rockingham

Based on historical Rockingham, 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 Rockingham. [1]

Rockingham has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.52 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 2% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.59 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Rockingham that are always titled at the latitude of Rockingham (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.18 kWh/m2/day, or about 15% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.52 kWh/m2/day and approximately 13% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.59 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 Rockingham

Solar Radiation Data in Rockingham, NC

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Rockingham, NC

Solar Radiation Data in Rockingham

Rockingham, NC has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.4 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Rockingham is May with an average of 6.06 kWh/m2/day, followed by September at 5.9 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.85 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Rockingham (North Carolina) are December with an average of 4.27 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.57 kWh/m2/day and February at 5 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Rockingham

The average monthly solar radiation level in Rockingham, NC, of 5.4 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 37% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 18% 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: Rockingham vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Rockingham

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 28, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:10 am
    • Sunset: 7:37 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:27
Solar Energy Statistics for Rockingham

Best Months for Solar in Rockingham

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation May (6.06 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: May (5.85 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: April (5.17 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.35 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Rockingham

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Solar Power Output in Rockingham

The Power of Solar in Rockingham, NC

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Rockingham, NC

Solar Radiation Data in Rockingham

Rockingham (NC) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5845.81 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Rockingham is May with an average of 539.42 kWhac, followed by October at 520.28 kWhac and April at 516.27 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Rockingham (North Carolina) are December with an average of 417.22 kWhac, followed by February with an average of 430.4 kWhac and January at 437.54 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Rockingham

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Rockingham Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Rockingham, NC [5]

Thu Mar 28
54°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 49°F
Max: 58°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps N
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 81%
Cloud cover: 100%
Fri Mar 29
63°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 41°F
Max: 66°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 36%
Cloud cover: 2%
Sat Mar 30
70°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 48°F
Max: 74°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 34%
Cloud cover: 64%
Sun Mar 31
76°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 53°F
Max: 76°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 42%
Cloud cover: 54%
Mon Apr 1
80°F
Light Rain
Min: 62°F
Max: 80°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 46%
Cloud cover: 80%
Tue Apr 2
81°F
Light Rain
Min: 63°F
Max: 82°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 50%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Rockingham

About Rockingham

The city of Rockingham, NC in Richmond County has an approximate population of 9,558. [6]

Rockingham Solar Power

Rockingham, NC Solar Energy

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

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