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Solar Power in 28401 (Wilmington, NC)

Solar Energy in 28401

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Solar Panels in 28401

Solar panels in 28401 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 28401

The total length of the day in 28401 (Wilmington, NC) today (May 10, 2025) will be 13 hours and 53 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 28401 (Wilmington, NC)

Solar Energy Data for 28401

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Solar Energy Analysis for 28401

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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 28401

Solar Radiation Data in 28401

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 28401

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Solar Power Comparison: 28401 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 28401

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Solar Power: 28401 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 28401 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 28401

Sunrise / Sunset in 28401

Sunrise/Sunset for May 10, 2025 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 6:11 am
- Sunset: 8:04 pm
- Length of Day: 13:53

Best Months for Solar in 28401

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Solar Panel Installs in 28401

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Solar Power Output in 28401

The Power of Solar in 28401

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 28401. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 28401. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 28401

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Weather Forecast for 28401 ^[5]

Sat May 10

68°F

Light Rain
Min: 58°F
Max: 70°F

Gentle Breeze: 12 mps NE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 53%
Cloud cover: 36%

Sun May 11

68°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 63°F
Max: 70°F

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

Mon May 12

69°F

Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 67°F
Max: 71°F

Gentle Breeze: 10 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 93%
Cloud cover: 100%

Tue May 13

77°F

Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 67°F
Max: 77°F

Moderate breeze: 13 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 67%
Cloud cover: 93%

Wed May 14

80°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 66°F
Max: 80°F

Gentle Breeze: 10 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 55%
Cloud cover: 87%

Thu May 15

87°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 65°F
Max: 87°F

Light breeze: 6 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 43%
Cloud cover: 7%

More about 28401

About 28401

The ZIP code 28401 is associated with the city of Wilmington in New Hanover County in North Carolina.

28401 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 28401, or for more solar-related resources for NC, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.