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Solar Power in 28053 (Gastonia, NC)

Solar Energy in 28053

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Solar Panels in 28053

Solar panels in 28053 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 28053

The total length of the day in 28053 (Gastonia, NC) today (May 23, 2025) will be 14 hours and 16 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 28053 (Gastonia, NC)

Solar Energy Data for 28053

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Solar Energy Analysis for 28053

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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 28053

Solar Radiation Data in 28053

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 28053

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Solar Power Comparison: 28053 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 28053

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Solar Power: 28053 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 28053 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 28053

Sunrise / Sunset in 28053

Sunrise/Sunset for May 23, 2025 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 6:13 am
- Sunset: 8:29 pm
- Length of Day: 14:16

Best Months for Solar in 28053

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Solar Panel Installs in 28053

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Solar Power Output in 28053

The Power of Solar in 28053

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 28053. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 28053. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 28053

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Weather Forecast for 28053 ^[5]

Fri May 23

69°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 55°F
Max: 75°F

Gentle Breeze: 10 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 42%
Cloud cover: 0%

Sat May 24

73°F

Scattered Clouds
Min: 49°F
Max: 75°F

Light breeze: 7 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 37%
Cloud cover: 39%

Sun May 25

77°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 60°F
Max: 78°F

Light breeze: 5 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 54%
Cloud cover: 99%

Mon May 26

75°F

Broken Clouds
Min: 56°F
Max: 75°F

Gentle Breeze: 10 mps NE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 56%
Cloud cover: 73%

Tue May 27

61°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 55°F
Max: 64°F

Gentle Breeze: 9 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 98%
Cloud cover: 100%

Wed May 28

81°F

Light Rain
Min: 55°F
Max: 81°F

Light breeze: 4 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 57%
Cloud cover: 98%

More about 28053

About 28053

The ZIP code 28053 is associated with the city of Gastonia in Gaston County in North Carolina.

28053 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 28053, or for more solar-related resources for NC, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.