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Solar Energy in Taylortown, NC

Solar Energy in Taylortown

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

Solar Panels in Taylortown

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Taylortown

The total length of the day in Taylortown, NC today (April 18, 2024) will be 13 hours and 13 minutes. [More]

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Taylortown, NC Solar Energy

Solar Power in Taylortown, NC

Solar Energy Data in Taylortown, NC

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Taylortown, NC

Solar Radiation Data in Taylortown

Based on historical Taylortown, 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 Taylortown. [1]

Taylortown has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.46 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 1% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.52 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Taylortown that are always titled at the latitude of Taylortown (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.12 kWh/m2/day, or about 15% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.46 kWh/m2/day and approximately 13% 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 Taylortown

Solar Radiation Data in Taylortown, NC

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Taylortown, NC

Solar Radiation Data in Taylortown

Taylortown, NC has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.31 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Taylortown is April with an average of 5.83 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 5.66 kWh/m2/day and March at 5.65 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Taylortown (North Carolina) are December with an average of 4.34 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.58 kWh/m2/day and November at 4.85 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Taylortown

The average monthly solar radiation level in Taylortown, NC, of 5.31 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 35% 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: Taylortown vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Taylortown

  • Sunrise/Sunset for April 18, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:40 am
    • Sunset: 7:53 pm
    • Length of Day: 13:13
Solar Energy Statistics for Taylortown

Best Months for Solar in Taylortown

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation April (5.83 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: May (5.79 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: May (5.12 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.24 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Taylortown

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Solar Power Output in Taylortown

The Power of Solar in Taylortown, NC

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Taylortown, NC

Solar Radiation Data in Taylortown

Taylortown (NC) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5765.03 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Taylortown is March with an average of 529.75 kWhac, followed by April at 516.3 kWhac and October at 511.61 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Taylortown (North Carolina) are December with an average of 418.86 kWhac, followed by February with an average of 427.85 kWhac and November at 438.09 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Taylortown

Taylortown Electricity Costs

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Taylortown Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Taylortown, NC [5]

Thu Apr 18
82°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 60°F
Max: 84°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 33%
Cloud cover: 0%
Fri Apr 19
80°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 60°F
Max: 83°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 45%
Cloud cover: 60%
Sat Apr 20
65°F
Light Rain
Min: 59°F
Max: 70°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps NNE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 56%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Apr 21
51°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 49°F
Max: 62°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps NNE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 83%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Apr 22
51°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 48°F
Max: 51°F
Light breeze: 7 mps N
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 92%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 23
68°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 45°F
Max: 68°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 37%
Cloud cover: 0%

More about Taylortown

About Taylortown

The town of Taylortown, NC in Moore County has an approximate population of 722. [6]

Taylortown Solar Power

Taylortown, NC Solar Energy

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

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