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Solar Energy in Sandyfield, NC

Solar Energy in Sandyfield

The month of May has the highest historical solar radition values in Sandyfield with an average of 5.9 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Sandyfield

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Sandyfield

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

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Sandyfield, NC Solar Energy

Solar Power in Sandyfield, NC

Solar Energy Data in Sandyfield, NC

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Sandyfield, NC

Solar Radiation Data in Sandyfield

Based on historical Sandyfield, 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 Sandyfield. [1]

Sandyfield has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.52 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately equal to the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.52 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Sandyfield that are always titled at the latitude of Sandyfield (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.15 kWh/m2/day, or about 14% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.52 kWh/m2/day and approximately 14% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.52 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 Sandyfield

Solar Radiation Data in Sandyfield, NC

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Sandyfield, NC

Solar Radiation Data in Sandyfield

Sandyfield, NC has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.26 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Sandyfield is May with an average of 5.9 kWh/m2/day, followed by April at 5.74 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.6 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Sandyfield (North Carolina) are December with an average of 4.46 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.54 kWh/m2/day and February at 4.98 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Sandyfield

The average monthly solar radiation level in Sandyfield, NC, of 5.26 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: Sandyfield vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Sandyfield

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 28, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:04 am
    • Sunset: 7:31 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:27
Solar Energy Statistics for Sandyfield

Best Months for Solar in Sandyfield

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation May (5.9 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: April (5.92 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: April (5.34 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.29 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Sandyfield

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Solar Power Output in Sandyfield

The Power of Solar in Sandyfield, NC

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Sandyfield, NC

Solar Radiation Data in Sandyfield

Sandyfield (NC) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5694.82 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Sandyfield is May with an average of 529.22 kWhac, followed by April at 508.66 kWhac and March at 507.46 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Sandyfield (North Carolina) are December with an average of 425.19 kWhac, followed by February with an average of 426 kWhac and January at 433.8 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Sandyfield

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Sandyfield Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Sandyfield, NC [5]

Thu Mar 28
55°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 46°F
Max: 65°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps NNE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 95%
Cloud cover: 100%
Fri Mar 29
62°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 40°F
Max: 66°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 41%
Cloud cover: 0%
Sat Mar 30
70°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 47°F
Max: 72°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 36%
Cloud cover: 48%
Sun Mar 31
77°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 54°F
Max: 77°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 43%
Cloud cover: 3%
Mon Apr 1
81°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 61°F
Max: 81°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 48%
Cloud cover: 36%
Tue Apr 2
82°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 66°F
Max: 82°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 45%
Cloud cover: 98%

More about Sandyfield

About Sandyfield

The town of Sandyfield, NC in Columbus County has an approximate population of 447. [6]

Sandyfield Solar Power

Sandyfield, NC Solar Energy

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

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