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Solar Power in 28221 (Charlotte, NC)

Solar Energy in 28221

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Solar Panels in 28221

Solar panels in 28221 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 28221

The total length of the day in 28221 (Charlotte, NC) today (January 20, 2026) will be 10 hours and 12 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 28221 (Charlotte, NC)

Solar Energy Data for 28221

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Solar Energy Analysis for 28221

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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 28221

Solar Radiation Data in 28221

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 28221

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Solar Power Comparison: 28221 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 28221

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Solar Power: 28221 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 28221 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 28221

Sunrise / Sunset in 28221

Sunrise/Sunset for January 20, 2026 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 7:28 am
- Sunset: 5:40 pm
- Length of Day: 10:12

Best Months for Solar in 28221

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Solar Panel Installs in 28221

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Solar Power Output in 28221

The Power of Solar in 28221

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 28221. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 28221. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 28221

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Weather Forecast for 28221 ^[5]

Tue Jan 20

40°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 23°F
Max: 45°F

Light breeze: 6 mps NE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 25%
Cloud cover: 0%

Wed Jan 21

43°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 27°F
Max: 48°F

Gentle Breeze: 9 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 30%
Cloud cover: 100%

Thu Jan 22

53°F

Few Clouds
Min: 39°F
Max: 58°F

Gentle Breeze: 9 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 49%
Cloud cover: 23%

Fri Jan 23

48°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 40°F
Max: 49°F

Gentle Breeze: 11 mps NE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 95%
Cloud cover: 100%

Sat Jan 24

20°F

Rain And Snow
Min: 15°F
Max: 34°F

Gentle Breeze: 12 mps NE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 95%
Cloud cover: 100%

Sun Jan 25

17°F

Snow
Min: 15°F
Max: 22°F

Gentle Breeze: 11 mps NE
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 96%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about 28221

About 28221

The ZIP code 28221 is associated with the city of Charlotte in Mecklenburg County in North Carolina.

28221 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 28221, or for more solar-related resources for NC, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.