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Solar Energy in Wilmington, NC

Solar Energy in Wilmington

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Solar Panels in Wilmington

Solar panels in Wilmington that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in Wilmington

The total length of the day in Wilmington, NC today (April 03, 2025) will be 12 hours and 41 minutes. [More]

Solar Power in Wilmington, NC

Solar Energy Data in Wilmington, NC

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

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Solar Energy Analysis for Wilmington, NC

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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 Wilmington

Solar Radiation Data in Wilmington, NC

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Solar Radiation Analysis for Wilmington, NC

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

Solar Power Levels in Wilmington

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Solar Power: Wilmington vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average Wilmington solar radiation levels compare to average levels in a city with historcially high levels (NV) and a city with historically low levels (WA). ^[1]

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Solar Data & Statistics for Wilmington

Sunrise / Sunset in Wilmington

Sunrise/Sunset for April 03, 2025 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 6:54 am
- Sunset: 7:35 pm
- Length of Day: 12:41

Best Months for Solar in Wilmington

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Solar Panel Installs in Wilmington

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Solar Power Output in Wilmington

The Power of Solar in Wilmington, NC

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

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Solar Output Analysis for Wilmington, NC

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Cost of Utilities in Wilmington

Wilmington Electricity Costs

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Solar Power Poll: Wilmington

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Wilmington Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Wilmington, NC ^[5]

Thu Apr 3

81°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 69°F
Max: 82°F

Moderate breeze: 14 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 70%
Cloud cover: 98%

Fri Apr 4

84°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 70°F
Max: 84°F

Moderate breeze: 14 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 54%
Cloud cover: 95%

Sat Apr 5

81°F

Broken Clouds
Min: 66°F
Max: 81°F

Moderate breeze: 15 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 50%
Cloud cover: 72%

Sun Apr 6

80°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 69°F
Max: 80°F

Fresh Breeze: 20 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 57%
Cloud cover: 100%

Mon Apr 7

78°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 59°F
Max: 78°F

Fresh Breeze: 21 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 67%
Cloud cover: 58%

Tue Apr 8

66°F

Light Rain
Min: 53°F
Max: 66°F

Gentle Breeze: 10 mps ENE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 36%
Cloud cover: 3%

More about Wilmington

About Wilmington

The city of Wilmington, NC in New Hanover County has an approximate population of 106,476. ^[6]

Wilmington, NC Solar Energy

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