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Solar Energy in Whispering Pines, NC

Solar Energy in Whispering Pines

The month of May has the highest historical solar radition values in Whispering Pines with an average of 5.87 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Whispering Pines

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Whispering Pines

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

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Whispering Pines, NC Solar Energy

Solar Power in Whispering Pines, NC

Solar Energy Data in Whispering Pines, NC

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Whispering Pines, NC

Solar Radiation Data in Whispering Pines

Based on historical Whispering Pines, 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 Whispering Pines. [1]

Whispering Pines has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.45 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 1% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.51 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Whispering Pines that are always titled at the latitude of Whispering Pines (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.12 kWh/m2/day, or about 15% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.45 kWh/m2/day and approximately 14% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.51 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 Whispering Pines

Solar Radiation Data in Whispering Pines, NC

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in Whispering Pines.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Whispering Pines, NC

Solar Radiation Data in Whispering Pines

Whispering Pines, NC has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.25 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Whispering Pines is May with an average of 5.87 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 5.73 kWh/m2/day and April at 5.61 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Whispering Pines (North Carolina) are December with an average of 4.31 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.46 kWh/m2/day and November at 4.79 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: Whispering Pines vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in Whispering Pines

The average monthly solar radiation level in Whispering Pines, NC, of 5.25 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 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: Whispering Pines vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average Whispering Pines 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 Whispering Pines

Sunrise / Sunset in Whispering Pines

  • Sunrise/Sunset for December 21, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:21 am
    • Sunset: 5:10 pm
    • Length of Day: 9:49
Solar Energy Statistics for Whispering Pines

Best Months for Solar in Whispering Pines

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation May (5.87 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: May (5.77 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: April (5.15 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.2 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Whispering Pines

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Solar Power Output in Whispering Pines

The Power of Solar in Whispering Pines, NC

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Whispering Pines, NC

Solar Radiation Data in Whispering Pines

Whispering Pines (NC) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5846.75 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Whispering Pines is May with an average of 541.4 kWhac, followed by March at 532.3 kWhac and October at 532.12 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Whispering Pines (North Carolina) are December with an average of 431.4 kWhac, followed by February with an average of 432.94 kWhac and January at 443.18 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Whispering Pines

Whispering Pines Electricity Costs

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Whispering Pines Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Whispering Pines, NC [5]

Sat Dec 21
47°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 32°F
Max: 47°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps N
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 42%
Cloud cover: 0%
Sun Dec 22
39°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 27°F
Max: 42°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps N
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 31%
Cloud cover: 0%
Mon Dec 23
44°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 30°F
Max: 47°F
Light breeze: 5 mps E
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 24%
Cloud cover: 0%
Tue Dec 24
54°F
Light Rain
Min: 39°F
Max: 56°F
Light breeze: 7 mps NNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 52%
Cloud cover: 36%
Wed Dec 25
51°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 38°F
Max: 51°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps NE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 52%
Cloud cover: 43%
Thu Dec 26
54°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 36°F
Max: 54°F
Light breeze: 7 mps NE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 47%
Cloud cover: 10%

More about Whispering Pines

About Whispering Pines

The village of Whispering Pines, NC in Moore County has an approximate population of 2,928. [6]

Whispering Pines Solar Power

Whispering Pines, NC Solar Energy

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

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