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Solar Power in 27656 (Raleigh, NC)

Solar Energy in 27656

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Solar Panels in 27656

Solar panels in 27656 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 27656

The total length of the day in 27656 (Raleigh, NC) today (May 08, 2025) will be 13 hours and 55 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 27656 (Raleigh, NC)

Solar Energy Data for 27656

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Solar Energy Analysis for 27656

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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 27656

Solar Radiation Data in 27656

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 27656

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Solar Power Comparison: 27656 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 27656

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Solar Power: 27656 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 27656 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 27656

Sunrise / Sunset in 27656

Sunrise/Sunset for May 08, 2025 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 6:13 am
- Sunset: 8:08 pm
- Length of Day: 13:55

Best Months for Solar in 27656

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Solar Panel Installs in 27656

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Solar Power Output in 27656

The Power of Solar in 27656

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 27656. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 27656. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 27656

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Weather Forecast for 27656 ^[5]

Wed May 7

79°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 54°F
Max: 80°F

Gentle Breeze: 10 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 45%
Cloud cover: 99%

Thu May 8

79°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 56°F
Max: 79°F

Gentle Breeze: 8 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 54%
Cloud cover: 90%

Fri May 9

81°F

Light Rain
Min: 62°F
Max: 82°F

Moderate breeze: 17 mps N
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 50%
Cloud cover: 95%

Sat May 10

69°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 55°F
Max: 72°F

Gentle Breeze: 11 mps NE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 31%
Cloud cover: 100%

Sun May 11

75°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 57°F
Max: 75°F

Gentle Breeze: 9 mps E
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 32%
Cloud cover: 98%

Mon May 12

62°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 59°F
Max: 65°F

Gentle Breeze: 9 mps ENE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 97%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about 27656

About 27656

The ZIP code 27656 is associated with the city of Raleigh in Wake County in North Carolina.

27656 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 27656, or for more solar-related resources for NC, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.