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Solar Power in North Carolina
Solar Energy Levels in North Carolina
The average monthly solar radiation level in North Carolina's capital city, Raleigh, of 5.26 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 an area with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 20% less than the average level of 6.61 kWh/m2/day in an area with historically high levels (NV). [1]
→ Values listed as 0 (zero) are not available (N/A).
→ North Carolina values listed here are based on the capital, Raleigh.
Solar Radiation in North Carolina
Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average North Carolina solar radiation levels compare to average levels in an area with historcially high levels (NV) and one 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).
→ North Carolina values listed here are based on the capital, Raleigh.
Cost of Utilities in North Carolina
North Carolina Electricity Costs
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North Carolina Natural Gas Costs
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More about North Carolina
About North Carolina
North Carolina ranks 8th among all states in the U.S. with a population of approximately 9,535,483. [4]
Solar Energy in NC
To learn more about solar energy and solar power in North Carolina, or for additional solar-related resources in NC, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
Did you know?
Some tax incentives and rebate programs are designed to spur the use of solar energy. These vary by location.