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Solar Energy in Tarboro, NC

Solar Energy in Tarboro

The month of April has the highest historical solar radition values in Tarboro with an average of 5.83 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Tarboro

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Tarboro

The total length of the day in Tarboro, NC today (December 21, 2024) will be 9 hours and 46 minutes. [More]

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Tarboro, NC Solar Energy

Solar Power in Tarboro, NC

Solar Energy Data in Tarboro, NC

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Tarboro, NC

Solar Radiation Data in Tarboro

Based on historical Tarboro, 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 Tarboro. [1]

Tarboro has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.42 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 1% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.46 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Tarboro that are always titled at the latitude of Tarboro (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.09 kWh/m2/day, or about 15% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.42 kWh/m2/day and approximately 14% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.46 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 Tarboro

Solar Radiation Data in Tarboro, NC

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Tarboro, NC

Solar Radiation Data in Tarboro

Tarboro, NC has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.34 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Tarboro is April with an average of 5.83 kWh/m2/day, followed by June at 5.83 kWh/m2/day and August at 5.8 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Tarboro (North Carolina) are December with an average of 4.37 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.58 kWh/m2/day and November at 4.96 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Tarboro

The average monthly solar radiation level in Tarboro, NC, of 5.34 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: Tarboro vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Tarboro

  • Sunrise/Sunset for December 21, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:15 am
    • Sunset: 5:01 pm
    • Length of Day: 9:46
Solar Energy Statistics for Tarboro

Best Months for Solar in Tarboro

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation April (5.83 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: May (5.73 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: April (5.05 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.33 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Tarboro

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Solar Power Output in Tarboro

The Power of Solar in Tarboro, NC

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Tarboro, NC

Solar Radiation Data in Tarboro

Tarboro (NC) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5996.31 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Tarboro is April with an average of 541.49 kWhac, followed by May at 532.69 kWhac and August at 528.7 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Tarboro (North Carolina) are December with an average of 436.53 kWhac, followed by February with an average of 443.75 kWhac and January at 463.48 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Tarboro

Tarboro Electricity Costs

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Tarboro Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Tarboro, NC [5]

Sat Dec 21
42°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 32°F
Max: 45°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps N
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 53%
Cloud cover: 38%
Sun Dec 22
36°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 28°F
Max: 38°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps NNE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 33%
Cloud cover: 0%
Mon Dec 23
42°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 29°F
Max: 45°F
Light breeze: 6 mps ENE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 32%
Cloud cover: 0%
Tue Dec 24
49°F
Light Rain
Min: 40°F
Max: 53°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps NE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 59%
Cloud cover: 99%
Wed Dec 25
49°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 35°F
Max: 49°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps NE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 51%
Cloud cover: 41%
Thu Dec 26
53°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 36°F
Max: 54°F
Light breeze: 6 mps NNE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 60%
Cloud cover: 26%

More about Tarboro

About Tarboro

The town of Tarboro, NC in Edgecombe County has an approximate population of 11,415. [6]

Tarboro Solar Power

Tarboro, NC Solar Energy

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

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