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Solar Energy in Walnut Creek, NC

Solar Energy in Walnut Creek

The month of May has the highest historical solar radition values in Walnut Creek with an average of 5.95 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Walnut Creek

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Walnut Creek

The total length of the day in Walnut Creek, NC today (December 21, 2024) will be 9 hours and 49 minutes. [More]

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Walnut Creek, NC Solar Energy

Solar Power in Walnut Creek, NC

Solar Energy Data in Walnut Creek, NC

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Walnut Creek, NC

Solar Radiation Data in Walnut Creek

Based on historical Walnut Creek, 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 Walnut Creek. [1]

Walnut Creek has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.43 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 1% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.4 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Walnut Creek that are always titled at the latitude of Walnut Creek (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.08 kWh/m2/day, or about 15% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.43 kWh/m2/day and approximately 15% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.4 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 Walnut Creek

Solar Radiation Data in Walnut Creek, NC

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in Walnut Creek.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Walnut Creek, NC

Solar Radiation Data in Walnut Creek

Walnut Creek, NC has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.32 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Walnut Creek is May with an average of 5.95 kWh/m2/day, followed by April at 5.76 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.73 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Walnut Creek (North Carolina) are December with an average of 4.33 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.49 kWh/m2/day and November at 4.81 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: Walnut Creek vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in Walnut Creek

The average monthly solar radiation level in Walnut Creek, NC, of 5.32 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: Walnut Creek vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average Walnut Creek 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 Walnut Creek

Sunrise / Sunset in Walnut Creek

  • Sunrise/Sunset for December 21, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:15 am
    • Sunset: 5:04 pm
    • Length of Day: 9:49
Solar Energy Statistics for Walnut Creek

Best Months for Solar in Walnut Creek

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation May (5.95 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: April (5.79 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: April (5.11 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.27 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Walnut Creek

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Solar Power Output in Walnut Creek

The Power of Solar in Walnut Creek, NC

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Walnut Creek, NC

Solar Radiation Data in Walnut Creek

Walnut Creek (NC) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5961.91 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Walnut Creek is May with an average of 552.37 kWhac, followed by October at 542.38 kWhac and April at 531.79 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Walnut Creek (North Carolina) are December with an average of 430.66 kWhac, followed by February with an average of 431.26 kWhac and January at 450.88 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Walnut Creek

Walnut Creek Electricity Costs

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Walnut Creek Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Walnut Creek, NC [5]

Sat Dec 21
45°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 35°F
Max: 46°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps N
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 56%
Cloud cover: 3%
Sun Dec 22
37°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 29°F
Max: 39°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps NE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 33%
Cloud cover: 0%
Mon Dec 23
43°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 30°F
Max: 46°F
Light breeze: 7 mps ENE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 35%
Cloud cover: 0%
Tue Dec 24
47°F
Light Rain
Min: 42°F
Max: 51°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps NE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 84%
Cloud cover: 98%
Wed Dec 25
50°F
Few Clouds
Min: 38°F
Max: 50°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps NE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 52%
Cloud cover: 21%
Thu Dec 26
54°F
Few Clouds
Min: 37°F
Max: 55°F
Light breeze: 7 mps NE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 60%
Cloud cover: 17%

More about Walnut Creek

About Walnut Creek

The village of Walnut Creek, NC in Wayne County has an approximate population of 835. [6]

Walnut Creek Solar Power

Walnut Creek, NC Solar Energy

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

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