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Solar Power in 27709 (Durham, NC)

Solar Energy in 27709

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Solar Panels in 27709

Solar panels in 27709 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 27709

The total length of the day in 27709 (Durham, NC) today (July 29, 2026) will be 14 hours and 5 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 27709 (Durham, NC)

Solar Energy Data for 27709

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Solar Energy Analysis for 27709

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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 27709

Solar Radiation Data in 27709

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 27709

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Solar Power Comparison: 27709 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 27709

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Solar Power: 27709 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 27709 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 27709

Sunrise / Sunset in 27709

Sunrise/Sunset for July 29, 2026 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 6:19 am
- Sunset: 8:24 pm
- Length of Day: 14:5

Best Months for Solar in 27709

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Solar Panel Installs in 27709

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Solar Power Output in 27709

The Power of Solar in 27709

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 27709. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 27709. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 27709

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Weather Forecast for 27709 ^[5]

Wed Jul 29

80°F

Light Rain
Min: 71°F
Max: 86°F

Gentle Breeze: 9 mps NNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 47%
Cloud cover: 60%

Thu Jul 30

79°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 65°F
Max: 83°F

Gentle Breeze: 9 mps N
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 37%
Cloud cover: 1%

Fri Jul 31

92°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 66°F
Max: 94°F

Light breeze: 7 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 33%
Cloud cover: 0%

Sat Aug 1

93°F

Light Rain
Min: 71°F
Max: 93°F

Moderate breeze: 13 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 36%
Cloud cover: 100%

Sun Aug 2

80°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 72°F
Max: 80°F

Light breeze: 6 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 72%
Cloud cover: 100%

Mon Aug 3

89°F

Light Rain
Min: 72°F
Max: 89°F

Light breeze: 6 mps N
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 56%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about 27709

About 27709

The ZIP code 27709 is associated with the city of Durham in Durham County in North Carolina.

27709 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 27709, or for more solar-related resources for NC, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.