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Solar Power in 28079 (Indian Trail, NC)

Solar Energy in 28079

The month of June has the highest historical solar radition values in 28079 with an average of 5.79 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 28079

Solar panels in 28079 that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 28079

The total length of the day in 28079 (Indian Trail, NC) today (December 10, 2025) will be 9 hours and 54 minutes. [More]

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28079 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 28079 (Indian Trail, NC)

Solar Energy Data for 28079

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 28079.

* Amounts listed in kWh/m2/day (kilowatt hours per square meter per day).
* See glossary & definitions below.


Solar Energy Analysis for 28079

Solar Radiation Data in 28079

Based on historical 28079 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 28079. [1]

The region associated with 28079 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.53 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 2% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.64 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 28079 that are always titled at the latitude of Indian Trail (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.2 kWh/m2/day, or about 15% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.53 kWh/m2/day and approximately 12% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.64 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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 28079

Solar Radiation Data in 28079

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 28079.

* Amounts listed in kWh/m2/day (kilowatt hours per square meter per day)

Solar Radiation Analysis for 28079

Solar Radiation Data in 28079

The region associated with 28079 has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.35 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 28079 is June with an average of 5.79 kWh/m2/day, followed by April at 5.78 kWh/m2/day and May at 5.77 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 28079 are December with an average of 4.21 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.46 kWh/m2/day and February at 4.97 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 28079 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 28079

The average monthly solar radiation level in 28079, of 5.35 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 36% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 19% less than the average level of 6.61 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically high levels (NV). [1]


→ Values listed as 0 (zero) are not available (N/A).

Solar Power: 28079 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 28079 solar radiation levels compare to average levels in a city with historcially high levels (NV) and a city with historically low levels (WA). [1]

→ k/m/d = kWh/m2/day = kilowatt hours per square meter per day.
→ Values listed as 0 (zero) are not available (N/A).

Solar Data & Statistics for 28079

Sunrise / Sunset in 28079

  • Sunrise/Sunset for December 10, 2025 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:18 am
    • Sunset: 5:12 pm
    • Length of Day: 9:54
Solar Energy Statistics for 28079

Best Months for Solar in 28079

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation June (5.79 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: May (5.83 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: April (5.18 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.42 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 28079

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 28079 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 28079

The Power of Solar in 28079

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 28079. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 28079. [2]

* Amounts listed in kWhac (kilowatt hours (AC))

Solar Output Analysis for 28079

Solar Radiation Data in 28079

28079 has a average annual solar AC output value of 5785.24 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 28079 is May with an average of 521.64 kWhac, followed by April at 517.77 kWhac and March at 510.69 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 28079 are December with an average of 403.84 kWhac, followed by February with an average of 428.05 kWhac and January at 431.93 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 28079 [5]

Wed Dec 10
51°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 30°F
Max: 56°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 54%
Cloud cover: 100%
Thu Dec 11
47°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 34°F
Max: 47°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 34%
Cloud cover: 0%
Fri Dec 12
48°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 34°F
Max: 55°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 40%
Cloud cover: 94%
Sat Dec 13
54°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 38°F
Max: 57°F
Light breeze: 5 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 44%
Cloud cover: 36%
Sun Dec 14
45°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 23°F
Max: 45°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps N
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 36%
Cloud cover: 29%
Mon Dec 15
38°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 22°F
Max: 39°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps N
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 22%
Cloud cover: 0%

More about 28079

About 28079

The ZIP code 28079 is associated with the city of Indian Trail in Union County in North Carolina.

28079 Solar Power

28079 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 28079, or for more solar-related resources for NC, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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