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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 (July 23, 2026) will be 14 hours and 13 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 July 23, 2026 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 6:24 am
- Sunset: 8:37 pm
- Length of Day: 14:13

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]

Thu Jul 23

68°F

Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 65°F
Max: 76°F

Gentle Breeze: 11 mps NE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 94%
Cloud cover: 100%

Fri Jul 24

65°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 65°F
Max: 72°F

Gentle Breeze: 8 mps NE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 84%
Cloud cover: 100%

Sat Jul 25

85°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 66°F
Max: 86°F

Gentle Breeze: 8 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 58%
Cloud cover: 100%

Sun Jul 26

91°F

Light Rain
Min: 66°F
Max: 92°F

Light breeze: 5 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 40%
Cloud cover: 1%

Mon Jul 27

94°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 71°F
Max: 97°F

Light breeze: 5 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 36%
Cloud cover: 90%

Tue Jul 28

100°F

Light Rain
Min: 69°F
Max: 100°F

Gentle Breeze: 8 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 34%
Cloud cover: 22%

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.