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Solar Power in 28609 (Catawba, NC)

Solar Energy in 28609

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Solar Panels in 28609

Solar panels in 28609 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 28609

The total length of the day in 28609 (Catawba, NC) today (September 25, 2026) will be 12 hours and 5 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 28609 (Catawba, NC)

Solar Energy Data for 28609

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Solar Energy Analysis for 28609

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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 28609

Solar Radiation Data in 28609

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 28609

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Solar Power Comparison: 28609 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 28609

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Solar Power: 28609 vs. the U.S.

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Solar Data & Statistics for 28609

Sunrise / Sunset in 28609

Sunrise/Sunset for September 25, 2026 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 7:13 am
- Sunset: 7:18 pm
- Length of Day: 12:5

Best Months for Solar in 28609

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Solar Panel Installs in 28609

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Solar Power Output in 28609

The Power of Solar in 28609

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 28609. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 28609. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 28609

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Weather Forecast for 28609 ^[5]

Fri Sep 25

63°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 53°F
Max: 70°F

Gentle Breeze: 10 mps NE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 58%
Cloud cover: 0%

Sat Sep 26

70°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 51°F
Max: 73°F

Gentle Breeze: 8 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 42%
Cloud cover: 0%

Sun Sep 27

72°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 52°F
Max: 76°F

Gentle Breeze: 10 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 47%
Cloud cover: 0%

Mon Sep 28

75°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 52°F
Max: 76°F

Light breeze: 5 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 44%
Cloud cover: 3%

Tue Sep 29

76°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 55°F
Max: 78°F

Light breeze: 5 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 52%
Cloud cover: 0%

Wed Sep 30

80°F

Few Clouds
Min: 58°F
Max: 81°F

Light breeze: 6 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 48%
Cloud cover: 15%

More about 28609

About 28609

The ZIP code 28609 is associated with the city of Catawba in Catawba County in North Carolina.

28609 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 28609, or for more solar-related resources for NC, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.