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Solar Energy in Wrightsville Beach, NC

Solar Energy in Wrightsville Beach

The month of April has the highest historical solar radition values in Wrightsville Beach with an average of 5.77 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Wrightsville Beach

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Wrightsville Beach

The total length of the day in Wrightsville Beach, NC today (March 28, 2024) will be 12 hours and 27 minutes. [More]

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Wrightsville Beach, NC Solar Energy

Solar Power in Wrightsville Beach, NC

Solar Energy Data in Wrightsville Beach, NC

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Wrightsville Beach, NC

Solar Radiation Data in Wrightsville Beach

Based on historical Wrightsville Beach, 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 Wrightsville Beach. [1]

Wrightsville Beach has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.58 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 0% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.57 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Wrightsville Beach that are always titled at the latitude of Wrightsville Beach (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.21 kWh/m2/day, or about 14% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.58 kWh/m2/day and approximately 14% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.57 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 Wrightsville Beach

Solar Radiation Data in Wrightsville Beach, NC

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in Wrightsville Beach.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Wrightsville Beach, NC

Solar Radiation Data in Wrightsville Beach

Wrightsville Beach, NC has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.1 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Wrightsville Beach is April with an average of 5.77 kWh/m2/day, followed by May at 5.73 kWh/m2/day and October at 5.56 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Wrightsville Beach (North Carolina) are December with an average of 3.76 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.28 kWh/m2/day and November at 4.65 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: Wrightsville Beach vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in Wrightsville Beach

The average monthly solar radiation level in Wrightsville Beach, NC, of 5.1 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 30% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 23% 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: Wrightsville Beach vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average Wrightsville Beach 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 Wrightsville Beach

Sunrise / Sunset in Wrightsville Beach

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 28, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:02 am
    • Sunset: 7:29 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:27
Solar Energy Statistics for Wrightsville Beach

Best Months for Solar in Wrightsville Beach

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation April (5.77 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: April (6.05 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: April (5.53 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.48 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Wrightsville Beach

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Solar Power Output in Wrightsville Beach

The Power of Solar in Wrightsville Beach, NC

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Wrightsville Beach, NC

Solar Radiation Data in Wrightsville Beach

Wrightsville Beach (NC) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5820.13 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Wrightsville Beach is April with an average of 544.94 kWhac, followed by May at 543.66 kWhac and October at 539.81 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Wrightsville Beach (North Carolina) are December with an average of 373 kWhac, followed by February with an average of 428.42 kWhac and January at 430.78 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Wrightsville Beach

Wrightsville Beach Electricity Costs

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Wrightsville Beach Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Wrightsville Beach, NC [5]

Thu Mar 28
55°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 51°F
Max: 64°F
Moderate breeze: 18 mps N
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 94%
Cloud cover: 100%
Fri Mar 29
63°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 44°F
Max: 67°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 39%
Cloud cover: 0%
Sat Mar 30
68°F
Few Clouds
Min: 52°F
Max: 69°F
Fresh Breeze: 18 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 39%
Cloud cover: 22%
Sun Mar 31
72°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 57°F
Max: 73°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 46%
Cloud cover: 1%
Mon Apr 1
75°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 62°F
Max: 75°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 57%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 2
73°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 64°F
Max: 73°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 60%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Wrightsville Beach

About Wrightsville Beach

The town of Wrightsville Beach, NC in New Hanover County has an approximate population of 2,477. [6]

Wrightsville Beach Solar Power

Wrightsville Beach, NC Solar Energy

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

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