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Solar Power in 28404 (Wilmington, NC)

Solar Energy in 28404

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Solar Panels in 28404

Solar panels in 28404 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 28404

The total length of the day in 28404 (Wilmington, NC) today (May 26, 2026) will be 14 hours and 15 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 28404 (Wilmington, NC)

Solar Energy Data for 28404

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Solar Energy Analysis for 28404

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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 28404

Solar Radiation Data in 28404

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 28404

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Solar Power Comparison: 28404 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 28404

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Solar Power: 28404 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 28404 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 28404

Sunrise / Sunset in 28404

Sunrise/Sunset for May 26, 2026 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 6:01 am
- Sunset: 8:16 pm
- Length of Day: 14:15

Best Months for Solar in 28404

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Solar Panel Installs in 28404

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Solar Power Output in 28404

The Power of Solar in 28404

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 28404. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 28404. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 28404

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Weather Forecast for 28404 ^[5]

Tue May 26

85°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 74°F
Max: 86°F

Moderate breeze: 14 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 52%
Cloud cover: 54%

Wed May 27

86°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 73°F
Max: 88°F

Moderate breeze: 13 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 60%
Cloud cover: 100%

Thu May 28

91°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 71°F
Max: 92°F

Gentle Breeze: 11 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 41%
Cloud cover: 32%

Fri May 29

80°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 71°F
Max: 80°F

Gentle Breeze: 12 mps ESE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 57%
Cloud cover: 100%

Sat May 30

74°F

Light Rain
Min: 66°F
Max: 78°F

Gentle Breeze: 8 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 77%
Cloud cover: 100%

Sun May 31

79°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 63°F
Max: 79°F

Gentle Breeze: 12 mps NE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 34%
Cloud cover: 0%

More about 28404

About 28404

The ZIP code 28404 is associated with the city of Wilmington in Brunswick County in North Carolina.

28404 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 28404, or for more solar-related resources for NC, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.