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Solar Power in 28406 (Wilmington, NC)

Solar Energy in 28406

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Solar Panels in 28406

Solar panels in 28406 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 28406

The total length of the day in 28406 (Wilmington, NC) today (May 15, 2025) will be 14 hours and 0 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 28406 (Wilmington, NC)

Solar Energy Data for 28406

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Solar Energy Analysis for 28406

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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 28406

Solar Radiation Data in 28406

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 28406

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Solar Power Comparison: 28406 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 28406

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Solar Power: 28406 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 28406 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 28406

Sunrise / Sunset in 28406

Sunrise/Sunset for May 15, 2025 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 6:07 am
- Sunset: 8:07 pm
- Length of Day: 14:0

Best Months for Solar in 28406

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Solar Panel Installs in 28406

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Solar Power Output in 28406

The Power of Solar in 28406

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 28406. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 28406. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 28406

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Weather Forecast for 28406 ^[5]

Thu May 15

86°F

Light Rain
Min: 68°F
Max: 87°F

Moderate breeze: 17 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 68%
Cloud cover: 3%

Fri May 16

82°F

Broken Clouds
Min: 72°F
Max: 86°F

Moderate breeze: 13 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 63%
Cloud cover: 80%

Sat May 17

85°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 76°F
Max: 85°F

Moderate breeze: 16 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 54%
Cloud cover: 100%

Sun May 18

77°F

Light Rain
Min: 71°F
Max: 82°F

Moderate breeze: 15 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 65%
Cloud cover: 100%

Mon May 19

79°F

Light Rain
Min: 70°F
Max: 79°F

Gentle Breeze: 10 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 56%
Cloud cover: 25%

Tue May 20

81°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 70°F
Max: 82°F

Moderate breeze: 16 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 69%
Cloud cover: 99%

More about 28406

About 28406

The ZIP code 28406 is associated with the city of Wilmington in New Hanover County in North Carolina.

28406 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 28406, or for more solar-related resources for NC, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.