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Solar Power in 28281 (Charlotte, NC)

Solar Energy in 28281

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Solar Panels in 28281

Solar panels in 28281 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 28281

The total length of the day in 28281 (Charlotte, NC) today (July 18, 2026) will be 14 hours and 17 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 28281 (Charlotte, NC)

Solar Energy Data for 28281

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Solar Energy Analysis for 28281

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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 28281

Solar Radiation Data in 28281

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 28281

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Solar Power Comparison: 28281 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 28281

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Solar Power: 28281 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 28281 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 28281

Sunrise / Sunset in 28281

Sunrise/Sunset for July 18, 2026 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 6:21 am
- Sunset: 8:38 pm
- Length of Day: 14:17

Best Months for Solar in 28281

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Solar Panel Installs in 28281

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Solar Power Output in 28281

The Power of Solar in 28281

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 28281. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 28281. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 28281

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Weather Forecast for 28281 ^[5]

Sat Jul 18

87°F

Light Rain
Min: 74°F
Max: 94°F

Gentle Breeze: 11 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 64%
Cloud cover: 74%

Sun Jul 19

89°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 72°F
Max: 92°F

Gentle Breeze: 9 mps NE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 44%
Cloud cover: 99%

Mon Jul 20

92°F

Light Rain
Min: 71°F
Max: 94°F

Gentle Breeze: 9 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 45%
Cloud cover: 4%

Tue Jul 21

95°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 77°F
Max: 97°F

Moderate breeze: 14 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 36%
Cloud cover: 89%

Wed Jul 22

96°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 79°F
Max: 96°F

Gentle Breeze: 12 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 42%
Cloud cover: 63%

Thu Jul 23

88°F

Scattered Clouds
Min: 74°F
Max: 88°F

Gentle Breeze: 9 mps NNE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 41%
Cloud cover: 42%

More about 28281

About 28281

The ZIP code 28281 is associated with the city of Charlotte in Mecklenburg County in North Carolina.

28281 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 28281, or for more solar-related resources for NC, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.