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Solar Power in 28242 (Charlotte, NC)

Solar Energy in 28242

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Solar Panels in 28242

Solar panels in 28242 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 28242

The total length of the day in 28242 (Charlotte, NC) today (October 14, 2026) will be 11 hours and 23 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 28242 (Charlotte, NC)

Solar Energy Data for 28242

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Solar Energy Analysis for 28242

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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 28242

Solar Radiation Data in 28242

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 28242

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Solar Power Comparison: 28242 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 28242

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Solar Power: 28242 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 28242 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 28242

Sunrise / Sunset in 28242

Sunrise/Sunset for October 14, 2026 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 7:27 am
- Sunset: 6:50 pm
- Length of Day: 11:23

Best Months for Solar in 28242

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Solar Panel Installs in 28242

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Solar Power Output in 28242

The Power of Solar in 28242

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 28242. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 28242. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 28242

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Weather Forecast for 28242 ^[5]

Wed Oct 14

87°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 61°F
Max: 89°F

Light breeze: 5 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 55%
Cloud cover: 0%

Thu Oct 15

88°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 61°F
Max: 88°F

Light breeze: 4 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 59%
Cloud cover: 0%

Fri Oct 16

80°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 64°F
Max: 82°F

Gentle Breeze: 12 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 60%
Cloud cover: 0%

Sat Oct 17

63°F

Light Rain
Min: 53°F
Max: 70°F

Moderate breeze: 16 mps N
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 43%
Cloud cover: 1%

Sun Oct 18

58°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 46°F
Max: 58°F

Gentle Breeze: 10 mps NE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 41%
Cloud cover: 0%

Mon Oct 19

63°F

Few Clouds
Min: 44°F
Max: 68°F

Light breeze: 8 mps NE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 55%
Cloud cover: 17%

More about 28242

About 28242

The ZIP code 28242 is associated with the city of Charlotte in Mecklenburg County in North Carolina.

28242 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 28242, or for more solar-related resources for NC, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.