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Solar Energy in North Charleston, SC

Solar Energy in North Charleston

The month of April has the highest historical solar radition values in North Charleston with an average of 6.14 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in North Charleston

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

Sunrise & Sunset in North Charleston

The total length of the day in North Charleston, SC today (March 28, 2024) will be 12 hours and 26 minutes. [More]

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North Charleston, SC Solar Energy

Solar Power in North Charleston, SC

Solar Energy Data in North Charleston, SC

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for North Charleston, SC

Solar Radiation Data in North Charleston

Based on historical North Charleston, SC data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in North Charleston. [1]

North Charleston has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.66 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 1% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.63 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in North Charleston that are always titled at the latitude of North Charleston (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.27 kWh/m2/day, or about 13% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.66 kWh/m2/day and approximately 14% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.63 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 North Charleston

Solar Radiation Data in North Charleston, SC

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in North Charleston.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for North Charleston, SC

Solar Radiation Data in North Charleston

North Charleston, SC has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.41 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in North Charleston is April with an average of 6.14 kWh/m2/day, followed by March at 5.87 kWh/m2/day and May at 5.79 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in North Charleston (South Carolina) are December with an average of 4.4 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.88 kWh/m2/day and February at 4.98 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: North Charleston vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in North Charleston

The average monthly solar radiation level in North Charleston, SC, of 5.41 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 38% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 18% 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: North Charleston vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average North Charleston 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 North Charleston

Sunrise / Sunset in North Charleston

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 28, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:11 am
    • Sunset: 7:37 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:26
Solar Energy Statistics for North Charleston

Best Months for Solar in North Charleston

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation April (6.14 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: April (6.21 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: April (5.66 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: May (6.51 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in North Charleston

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Solar Power Output in North Charleston

The Power of Solar in North Charleston, SC

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for North Charleston, SC

Solar Radiation Data in North Charleston

North Charleston (SC) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5925.72 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in North Charleston is April with an average of 554.01 kWhac, followed by March at 550.43 kWhac and May at 528.65 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in North Charleston (South Carolina) are December with an average of 421.83 kWhac, followed by February with an average of 432.01 kWhac and January at 472.73 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in North Charleston

North Charleston Electricity Costs

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North Charleston Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for North Charleston, SC [5]

Thu Mar 28
59°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 51°F
Max: 66°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps N
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 92%
Cloud cover: 100%
Fri Mar 29
65°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 46°F
Max: 68°F
Light breeze: 7 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 31%
Cloud cover: 0%
Sat Mar 30
70°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 50°F
Max: 72°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 32%
Cloud cover: 62%
Sun Mar 31
75°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 55°F
Max: 75°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 42%
Cloud cover: 99%
Mon Apr 1
79°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 61°F
Max: 79°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 48%
Cloud cover: 64%
Tue Apr 2
76°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 65°F
Max: 76°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 56%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about North Charleston

About North Charleston

The city of North Charleston, SC in Charleston County has an approximate population of 97,471. [6]

North Charleston Solar Power

North Charleston, SC Solar Energy

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

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