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Solar Power in 27717 (Durham, NC)

Solar Energy in 27717

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Solar Panels in 27717

Solar panels in 27717 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 27717

The total length of the day in 27717 (Durham, NC) today (January 08, 2026) will be 9 hours and 54 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 27717 (Durham, NC)

Solar Energy Data for 27717

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Solar Energy Analysis for 27717

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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 27717

Solar Radiation Data in 27717

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 27717

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Solar Power Comparison: 27717 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 27717

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Solar Power: 27717 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 27717 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 27717

Sunrise / Sunset in 27717

Sunrise/Sunset for January 08, 2026 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 7:25 am
- Sunset: 5:19 pm
- Length of Day: 9:54

Best Months for Solar in 27717

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Solar Panel Installs in 27717

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Solar Power Output in 27717

The Power of Solar in 27717

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 27717. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 27717. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 27717

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Weather Forecast for 27717 ^[5]

Thu Jan 8

61°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 40°F
Max: 62°F

Light breeze: 5 mps ENE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 56%
Cloud cover: 100%

Fri Jan 9

66°F

Light Rain
Min: 40°F
Max: 70°F

Gentle Breeze: 11 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 74%
Cloud cover: 98%

Sat Jan 10

71°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 59°F
Max: 75°F

Moderate breeze: 17 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 76%
Cloud cover: 100%

Sun Jan 11

53°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 33°F
Max: 65°F

Moderate breeze: 16 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 50%
Cloud cover: 90%

Mon Jan 12

47°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 29°F
Max: 48°F

Gentle Breeze: 10 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 30%
Cloud cover: 3%

Tue Jan 13

52°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 32°F
Max: 52°F

Gentle Breeze: 9 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 31%
Cloud cover: 0%

More about 27717

About 27717

The ZIP code 27717 is associated with the city of Durham in Durham County in North Carolina.

27717 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 27717, or for more solar-related resources for NC, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.