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Solar Power in 27979 (Sunbury, NC)

Solar Energy in 27979

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Solar Panels in 27979

Solar panels in 27979 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 27979

The total length of the day in 27979 (Sunbury, NC) today (February 12, 2026) will be 10 hours and 50 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 27979 (Sunbury, NC)

Solar Energy Data for 27979

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Solar Energy Analysis for 27979

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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 27979

Solar Radiation Data in 27979

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 27979

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Solar Power Comparison: 27979 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 27979

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Solar Power: 27979 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 27979 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 27979

Sunrise / Sunset in 27979

Sunrise/Sunset for February 12, 2026 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 6:55 am
- Sunset: 5:45 pm
- Length of Day: 10:50

Best Months for Solar in 27979

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Solar Panel Installs in 27979

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Solar Power Output in 27979

The Power of Solar in 27979

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 27979. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 27979. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 27979

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Weather Forecast for 27979 ^[5]

Thu Feb 12

42°F

Few Clouds
Min: 33°F
Max: 50°F

Gentle Breeze: 11 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 57%
Cloud cover: 23%

Fri Feb 13

43°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 27°F
Max: 46°F

Gentle Breeze: 9 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 40%
Cloud cover: 1%

Sat Feb 14

54°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 31°F
Max: 56°F

Gentle Breeze: 11 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 41%
Cloud cover: 7%

Sun Feb 15

50°F

Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 41°F
Max: 55°F

Moderate breeze: 13 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 95%
Cloud cover: 100%

Mon Feb 16

48°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 42°F
Max: 48°F

Moderate breeze: 14 mps NE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 83%
Cloud cover: 100%

Tue Feb 17

55°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 36°F
Max: 57°F

Gentle Breeze: 8 mps NNE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 55%
Cloud cover: 1%

More about 27979

About 27979

The ZIP code 27979 is associated with the city of Sunbury in Gates County in North Carolina.

27979 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 27979, or for more solar-related resources for NC, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.