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Solar Power in 28602 (Hickory, NC)

Solar Energy in 28602

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Solar Panels in 28602

Solar panels in 28602 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 28602

The total length of the day in 28602 (Hickory, NC) today (October 06, 2026) will be 11 hours and 40 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 28602 (Hickory, NC)

Solar Energy Data for 28602

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Solar Energy Analysis for 28602

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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 28602

Solar Radiation Data in 28602

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 28602

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Solar Power Comparison: 28602 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 28602

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Solar Power: 28602 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 28602 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 28602

Sunrise / Sunset in 28602

Sunrise/Sunset for October 06, 2026 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 7:23 am
- Sunset: 7:03 pm
- Length of Day: 11:40

Best Months for Solar in 28602

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Solar Panel Installs in 28602

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Solar Power Output in 28602

The Power of Solar in 28602

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 28602. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 28602. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 28602

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Weather Forecast for 28602 ^[5]

Tue Oct 6

70°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 51°F
Max: 71°F

Gentle Breeze: 8 mps ENE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 59%
Cloud cover: 0%

Wed Oct 7

73°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 47°F
Max: 76°F

Light breeze: 7 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 62%
Cloud cover: 0%

Thu Oct 8

78°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 52°F
Max: 81°F

Light breeze: 5 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 49%
Cloud cover: 0%

Fri Oct 9

74°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 58°F
Max: 76°F

Light breeze: 6 mps ESE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 41%
Cloud cover: 99%

Sat Oct 10

72°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 59°F
Max: 72°F

Moderate breeze: 16 mps E
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 65%
Cloud cover: 100%

Sun Oct 11

74°F

Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 66°F
Max: 75°F

Moderate breeze: 17 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 97%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about 28602

About 28602

The ZIP code 28602 is associated with the city of Hickory in Catawba County in North Carolina.

28602 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 28602, or for more solar-related resources for NC, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.