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Solar Energy in Staley, NC

Solar Energy in Staley

The month of April has the highest historical solar radition values in Staley with an average of 5.88 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Staley

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Staley

The total length of the day in Staley, NC today (March 29, 2024) will be 12 hours and 30 minutes. [More]

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Staley, NC Solar Energy

Solar Power in Staley, NC

Solar Energy Data in Staley, NC

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Staley, NC

Solar Radiation Data in Staley

Based on historical Staley, 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 Staley. [1]

Staley has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.45 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 2% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.56 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Staley that are always titled at the latitude of Staley (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.13 kWh/m2/day, or about 15% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.45 kWh/m2/day and approximately 13% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.56 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 Staley

Solar Radiation Data in Staley, NC

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Staley, NC

Solar Radiation Data in Staley

Staley, NC has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.24 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Staley is April with an average of 5.88 kWh/m2/day, followed by May at 5.73 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.72 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Staley (North Carolina) are December with an average of 4.28 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.74 kWh/m2/day and November at 4.78 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Staley

The average monthly solar radiation level in Staley, NC, of 5.24 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 33% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 21% 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: Staley vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Staley

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 29, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:07 am
    • Sunset: 7:37 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:30
Solar Energy Statistics for Staley

Best Months for Solar in Staley

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation April (5.88 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: May (5.82 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: May (5.19 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.32 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Staley

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Solar Power Output in Staley

The Power of Solar in Staley, NC

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Staley, NC

Solar Radiation Data in Staley

Staley (NC) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5743.21 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Staley is April with an average of 527.53 kWhac, followed by May at 524.02 kWhac and March at 505.68 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Staley (North Carolina) are December with an average of 419.55 kWhac, followed by February with an average of 423.49 kWhac and September at 438.63 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Staley

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Staley Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Staley, NC [5]

Fri Mar 29
60°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 39°F
Max: 65°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 44%
Cloud cover: 7%
Sat Mar 30
66°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 46°F
Max: 70°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 43%
Cloud cover: 77%
Sun Mar 31
74°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 51°F
Max: 75°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 48%
Cloud cover: 0%
Mon Apr 1
77°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 57°F
Max: 77°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 54%
Cloud cover: 99%
Tue Apr 2
79°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 62°F
Max: 79°F
Fresh Breeze: 19 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 57%
Cloud cover: 70%
Wed Apr 3
58°F
Light Rain
Min: 45°F
Max: 63°F
Fresh Breeze: 20 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 56%
Cloud cover: 94%

More about Staley

About Staley

The town of Staley, NC in Randolph County has an approximate population of 393. [6]

Staley Solar Power

Staley, NC Solar Energy

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

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