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Solar Power in 27705 (Durham, NC)

Solar Energy in 27705

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Solar Panels in 27705

Solar panels in 27705 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 27705

The total length of the day in 27705 (Durham, NC) today (October 03, 2026) will be 11 hours and 47 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 27705 (Durham, NC)

Solar Energy Data for 27705

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Solar Energy Analysis for 27705

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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 27705

Solar Radiation Data in 27705

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 27705

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Solar Power Comparison: 27705 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 27705

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Solar Power: 27705 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 27705 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 27705

Sunrise / Sunset in 27705

Sunrise/Sunset for October 03, 2026 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 7:11 am
- Sunset: 6:58 pm
- Length of Day: 11:47

Best Months for Solar in 27705

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Solar Panel Installs in 27705

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Solar Power Output in 27705

The Power of Solar in 27705

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 27705. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 27705. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 27705

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Weather Forecast for 27705 ^[5]

Sat Oct 3

78°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 57°F
Max: 78°F

Gentle Breeze: 11 mps NNE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 85%
Cloud cover: 100%

Sun Oct 4

69°F

Light Rain
Min: 57°F
Max: 71°F

Gentle Breeze: 9 mps NE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 86%
Cloud cover: 100%

Mon Oct 5

73°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 62°F
Max: 75°F

Light breeze: 7 mps NNE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 68%
Cloud cover: 100%

Tue Oct 6

69°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 54°F
Max: 69°F

Gentle Breeze: 9 mps NE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 44%
Cloud cover: 0%

Wed Oct 7

72°F

Broken Clouds
Min: 51°F
Max: 72°F

Light breeze: 6 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 45%
Cloud cover: 84%

Thu Oct 8

80°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 59°F
Max: 80°F

Light breeze: 7 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 40%
Cloud cover: 0%

More about 27705

About 27705

The ZIP code 27705 is associated with the city of Durham in Durham County in North Carolina.

27705 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 27705, or for more solar-related resources for NC, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.