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Solar Power in 28540 (Jacksonville, NC)

Solar Energy in 28540

The month of April has the highest historical solar radition values in 28540 with an average of 5.73 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 28540

Solar panels in 28540 that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 28540

The total length of the day in 28540 (Jacksonville, NC) today (July 20, 2025) will be 14 hours and 12 minutes. [More]

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28540 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 28540 (Jacksonville, NC)

Solar Energy Data for 28540

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 28540.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 28540

Solar Radiation Data in 28540

Based on historical 28540 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 28540. [1]

The region associated with 28540 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.47 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately equal to the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.47 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 28540 that are always titled at the latitude of Jacksonville (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.11 kWh/m2/day, or about 14% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.47 kWh/m2/day and approximately 14% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.47 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 28540

Solar Radiation Data in 28540

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 28540.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 28540

Solar Radiation Data in 28540

The region associated with 28540 has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.24 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 28540 is April with an average of 5.73 kWh/m2/day, followed by May at 5.64 kWh/m2/day and October at 5.56 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 28540 are December with an average of 4.22 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.54 kWh/m2/day and February at 4.95 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 28540 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 28540

The average monthly solar radiation level in 28540, of 5.24 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 33% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 21% 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: 28540 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 28540 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 28540

Sunrise / Sunset in 28540

  • Sunrise/Sunset for July 20, 2025 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:10 am
    • Sunset: 8:22 pm
    • Length of Day: 14:12
Solar Energy Statistics for 28540

Best Months for Solar in 28540

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation April (5.73 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: April (5.83 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: April (5.25 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.29 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 28540

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 28540 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 28540

The Power of Solar in 28540

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 28540. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 28540. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 28540

Solar Radiation Data in 28540

28540 has a average annual solar AC output value of 5856.46 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 28540 is April with an average of 529.86 kWhac, followed by May at 528.88 kWhac and October at 526.05 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 28540 are December with an average of 415.58 kWhac, followed by February with an average of 436.05 kWhac and January at 445.4 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 28540 [5]

Sun Jul 20
92°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 78°F
Max: 100°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 41%
Cloud cover: 40%
Mon Jul 21
84°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 74°F
Max: 94°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps N
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 71%
Cloud cover: 95%
Tue Jul 22
90°F
Light Rain
Min: 73°F
Max: 91°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps E
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 39%
Cloud cover: 66%
Wed Jul 23
88°F
Few Clouds
Min: 71°F
Max: 88°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps E
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 46%
Cloud cover: 22%
Thu Jul 24
90°F
Light Rain
Min: 72°F
Max: 90°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 48%
Cloud cover: 42%
Fri Jul 25
96°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 75°F
Max: 96°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 38%
Cloud cover: 27%

More about 28540

About 28540

The ZIP code 28540 is associated with the city of Jacksonville in Onslow County in North Carolina.

28540 Solar Power

28540 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 28540, or for more solar-related resources for NC, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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