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Solar Power in 27278 (Hillsborough, NC)

Solar Energy in 27278

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Solar Panels in 27278

Solar panels in 27278 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 27278

The total length of the day in 27278 (Hillsborough, NC) today (June 23, 2026) will be 14 hours and 40 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 27278 (Hillsborough, NC)

Solar Energy Data for 27278

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Solar Energy Analysis for 27278

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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 27278

Solar Radiation Data in 27278

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 27278

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Solar Power Comparison: 27278 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 27278

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Solar Power: 27278 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 27278 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 27278

Sunrise / Sunset in 27278

Sunrise/Sunset for June 23, 2026 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 5:58 am
- Sunset: 8:38 pm
- Length of Day: 14:40

Best Months for Solar in 27278

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Solar Panel Installs in 27278

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Solar Power Output in 27278

The Power of Solar in 27278

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 27278. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 27278. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 27278

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Weather Forecast for 27278 ^[5]

Tue Jun 23

74°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 71°F
Max: 88°F

Moderate breeze: 13 mps NNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 94%
Cloud cover: 85%

Wed Jun 24

86°F

Scattered Clouds
Min: 65°F
Max: 94°F

Light breeze: 6 mps N
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 31%
Cloud cover: 26%

Thu Jun 25

89°F

Scattered Clouds
Min: 64°F
Max: 92°F

Gentle Breeze: 11 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 36%
Cloud cover: 45%

Fri Jun 26

91°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 69°F
Max: 93°F

Gentle Breeze: 12 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 40%
Cloud cover: 77%

Sat Jun 27

80°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 70°F
Max: 91°F

Gentle Breeze: 11 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 65%
Cloud cover: 88%

Sun Jun 28

90°F

Light Rain
Min: 68°F
Max: 90°F

Light breeze: 5 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 50%
Cloud cover: 79%

More about 27278

About 27278

The ZIP code 27278 is associated with the city of Hillsborough in Orange County in North Carolina.

27278 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 27278, or for more solar-related resources for NC, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.