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Solar Power in 28408 (Wilmington, NC)

Solar Energy in 28408

The month of April has the highest historical solar radition values in 28408 with an average of 6.12 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 28408

Solar panels in 28408 that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 28408

The total length of the day in 28408 (Wilmington, NC) today (March 29, 2024) will be 12 hours and 29 minutes. [More]

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28408 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 28408 (Wilmington, NC)

Solar Energy Data for 28408

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 28408.

* Amounts listed in kWh/m2/day (kilowatt hours per square meter per day).
* See glossary & definitions below.


Solar Energy Analysis for 28408

Solar Radiation Data in 28408

Based on historical 28408 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 28408. [1]

The region associated with 28408 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.52 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 0% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.51 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 28408 that are always titled at the latitude of Wilmington (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.15 kWh/m2/day, or about 14% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.52 kWh/m2/day and approximately 14% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.51 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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 28408

Solar Radiation Data in 28408

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 28408.

* Amounts listed in kWh/m2/day (kilowatt hours per square meter per day)

Solar Radiation Analysis for 28408

Solar Radiation Data in 28408

The region associated with 28408 has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.34 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 28408 is April with an average of 6.12 kWh/m2/day, followed by May at 5.88 kWh/m2/day and March at 5.64 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 28408 are December with an average of 4.45 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.68 kWh/m2/day and February at 4.95 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 28408 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 28408

The average monthly solar radiation level in 28408, of 5.34 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 36% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 19% less than the average level of 6.61 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically high levels (NV). [1]


→ Values listed as 0 (zero) are not available (N/A).

Solar Power: 28408 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 28408 solar radiation levels compare to average levels in a city with historcially high levels (NV) and a city with historically low levels (WA). [1]

→ k/m/d = kWh/m2/day = kilowatt hours per square meter per day.
→ Values listed as 0 (zero) are not available (N/A).

Solar Data & Statistics for 28408

Sunrise / Sunset in 28408

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 29, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:01 am
    • Sunset: 7:30 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:29
Solar Energy Statistics for 28408

Best Months for Solar in 28408

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation April (6.12 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: April (5.97 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: April (5.44 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: May (6.3 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 28408

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 28408 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 28408

The Power of Solar in 28408

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 28408. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 28408. [2]

* Amounts listed in kWhac (kilowatt hours (AC))

Solar Output Analysis for 28408

Solar Radiation Data in 28408

28408 has a average annual solar AC output value of 5891.52 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 28408 is April with an average of 549.18 kWhac, followed by May at 543.07 kWhac and March at 533.79 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 28408 are February with an average of 433.37 kWhac, followed by December with an average of 433.49 kWhac and September at 459.6 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 28408 [5]

Fri Mar 29
61°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 43°F
Max: 68°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 49%
Cloud cover: 0%
Sat Mar 30
71°F
Few Clouds
Min: 49°F
Max: 72°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 32%
Cloud cover: 12%
Sun Mar 31
76°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 55°F
Max: 78°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 42%
Cloud cover: 0%
Mon Apr 1
80°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 61°F
Max: 80°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 51%
Cloud cover: 91%
Tue Apr 2
78°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 64°F
Max: 78°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 43%
Cloud cover: 100%
Wed Apr 3
66°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 53°F
Max: 68°F
Fresh Breeze: 19 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 93%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about 28408

About 28408

The ZIP code 28408 is associated with the city of Wilmington in New Hanover County in North Carolina.

28408 Solar Power

28408 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 28408, or for more solar-related resources for NC, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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