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Solar Power in 28520 (Cedar Island, NC)

Solar Energy in 28520

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Solar Panels in 28520

Solar panels in 28520 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 28520

The total length of the day in 28520 (Cedar Island, NC) today (August 17, 2026) will be 13 hours and 27 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 28520 (Cedar Island, NC)

Solar Energy Data for 28520

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Solar Energy Analysis for 28520

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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 28520

Solar Radiation Data in 28520

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 28520

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Solar Power Comparison: 28520 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 28520

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Solar Power: 28520 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 28520 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 28520

Sunrise / Sunset in 28520

Sunrise/Sunset for August 17, 2026 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 6:25 am
- Sunset: 7:52 pm
- Length of Day: 13:27

Best Months for Solar in 28520

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Solar Panel Installs in 28520

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Solar Power Output in 28520

The Power of Solar in 28520

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 28520. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 28520. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 28520

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Weather Forecast for 28520 ^[5]

Mon Aug 17

93°F

Light Rain
Min: 76°F
Max: 94°F

Fresh Breeze: 19 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 67%
Cloud cover: 12%

Tue Aug 18

91°F

Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 77°F
Max: 92°F

Fresh Breeze: 22 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 74%
Cloud cover: 37%

Wed Aug 19

85°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 78°F
Max: 86°F

Moderate breeze: 13 mps N
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 72%
Cloud cover: 2%

Thu Aug 20

89°F

Light Rain
Min: 80°F
Max: 89°F

Moderate breeze: 17 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 67%
Cloud cover: 1%

Fri Aug 21

88°F

Light Rain
Min: 82°F
Max: 88°F

Fresh Breeze: 23 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 70%
Cloud cover: 4%

Sat Aug 22

81°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 79°F
Max: 81°F

Moderate breeze: 15 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 76%
Cloud cover: 99%

More about 28520

About 28520

The ZIP code 28520 is associated with the city of Cedar Island in Carteret County in North Carolina.

28520 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 28520, or for more solar-related resources for NC, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.