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Solar Energy in Saint Helena, NC

Solar Energy in Saint Helena

The month of April has the highest historical solar radition values in Saint Helena with an average of 5.93 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Saint Helena

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Saint Helena

The total length of the day in Saint Helena, NC today (April 23, 2024) will be 13 hours and 23 minutes. [More]

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Saint Helena, NC Solar Energy

Solar Power in Saint Helena, NC

Solar Energy Data in Saint Helena, NC

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Saint Helena, NC

Solar Radiation Data in Saint Helena

Based on historical Saint Helena, 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 Saint Helena. [1]

Saint Helena has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.5 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 1% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.47 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Saint Helena that are always titled at the latitude of Saint Helena (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.13 kWh/m2/day, or about 14% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.5 kWh/m2/day and approximately 15% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.47 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 Saint Helena

Solar Radiation Data in Saint Helena, NC

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in Saint Helena.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Saint Helena, NC

Solar Radiation Data in Saint Helena

Saint Helena, NC has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.33 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Saint Helena is April with an average of 5.93 kWh/m2/day, followed by May at 5.83 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.58 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Saint Helena (North Carolina) are December with an average of 4.4 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.74 kWh/m2/day and February at 5 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: Saint Helena vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in Saint Helena

The average monthly solar radiation level in Saint Helena, NC, of 5.33 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: Saint Helena vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average Saint Helena 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 Saint Helena

Sunrise / Sunset in Saint Helena

  • Sunrise/Sunset for April 23, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:28 am
    • Sunset: 7:51 pm
    • Length of Day: 13:23
Solar Energy Statistics for Saint Helena

Best Months for Solar in Saint Helena

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation April (5.93 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: April (5.86 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: April (5.24 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.33 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Saint Helena

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Solar Power Output in Saint Helena

The Power of Solar in Saint Helena, NC

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Saint Helena, NC

Solar Radiation Data in Saint Helena

Saint Helena (NC) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5748.01 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Saint Helena is May with an average of 523.76 kWhac, followed by April at 523.4 kWhac and October at 500.33 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Saint Helena (North Carolina) are December with an average of 419.28 kWhac, followed by February with an average of 427.67 kWhac and January at 456.11 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Saint Helena

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Saint Helena Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Saint Helena, NC [5]

Tue Apr 23
69°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 40°F
Max: 72°F
Light breeze: 6 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 28%
Cloud cover: 4%
Wed Apr 24
74°F
Light Rain
Min: 51°F
Max: 77°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 38%
Cloud cover: 63%
Thu Apr 25
72°F
Few Clouds
Min: 53°F
Max: 73°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps ENE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 48%
Cloud cover: 11%
Fri Apr 26
73°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 46°F
Max: 73°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps ESE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 29%
Cloud cover: 4%
Sat Apr 27
76°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 52°F
Max: 76°F
Light breeze: 7 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 43%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Apr 28
75°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 60°F
Max: 77°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 55%
Cloud cover: 56%

More about Saint Helena

About Saint Helena

The village of Saint Helena, NC in Pender County has an approximate population of 389. [6]

Saint Helena Solar Power

Saint Helena, NC Solar Energy

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

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