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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 (October 02, 2026) will be 11 hours and 49 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 October 02, 2026 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 7:11 am
- Sunset: 7:00 pm
- Length of Day: 11:49

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]

Fri Oct 2

79°F

Scattered Clouds
Min: 63°F
Max: 89°F

Gentle Breeze: 11 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 66%
Cloud cover: 44%

Sat Oct 3

77°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 55°F
Max: 77°F

Gentle Breeze: 11 mps NNE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 72%
Cloud cover: 93%

Sun Oct 4

70°F

Light Rain
Min: 55°F
Max: 72°F

Light breeze: 7 mps NNE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 80%
Cloud cover: 100%

Mon Oct 5

78°F

Scattered Clouds
Min: 63°F
Max: 78°F

Light breeze: 7 mps NNE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 55%
Cloud cover: 41%

Tue Oct 6

69°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 55°F
Max: 69°F

Gentle Breeze: 10 mps NE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 35%
Cloud cover: 0%

Wed Oct 7

72°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 50°F
Max: 73°F

Light breeze: 6 mps ENE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 35%
Cloud cover: 0%

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.