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Solar Power in 28601 (Hickory, NC)

Solar Energy in 28601

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Solar Panels in 28601

Solar panels in 28601 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 28601

The total length of the day in 28601 (Hickory, NC) today (June 02, 2026) will be 14 hours and 30 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 28601 (Hickory, NC)

Solar Energy Data for 28601

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Solar Energy Analysis for 28601

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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 28601

Solar Radiation Data in 28601

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 28601

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Solar Power Comparison: 28601 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 28601

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Solar Power: 28601 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 28601 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 28601

Sunrise / Sunset in 28601

Sunrise/Sunset for June 02, 2026 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 6:08 am
- Sunset: 8:38 pm
- Length of Day: 14:30

Best Months for Solar in 28601

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Solar Panel Installs in 28601

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Solar Power Output in 28601

The Power of Solar in 28601

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 28601. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 28601. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 28601

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Weather Forecast for 28601 ^[5]

Tue Jun 2

69°F

Light Rain
Min: 56°F
Max: 74°F

Gentle Breeze: 11 mps ENE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 52%
Cloud cover: 46%

Wed Jun 3

76°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 51°F
Max: 79°F

Light breeze: 8 mps NE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 28%
Cloud cover: 5%

Thu Jun 4

83°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 54°F
Max: 84°F

Light breeze: 4 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 32%
Cloud cover: 0%

Fri Jun 5

87°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 57°F
Max: 87°F

Gentle Breeze: 8 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 29%
Cloud cover: 9%

Sat Jun 6

85°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 60°F
Max: 86°F

Gentle Breeze: 11 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 34%
Cloud cover: 100%

Sun Jun 7

83°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 61°F
Max: 87°F

Gentle Breeze: 11 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 45%
Cloud cover: 91%

More about 28601

About 28601

The ZIP code 28601 is associated with the city of Hickory in Catawba County in North Carolina.

28601 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 28601, or for more solar-related resources for NC, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.