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Solar Power in 28630 (Granite Falls, NC)

Solar Energy in 28630

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Solar Panels in 28630

Solar panels in 28630 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 28630

The total length of the day in 28630 (Granite Falls, NC) today (October 01, 2026) will be 11 hours and 51 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 28630 (Granite Falls, NC)

Solar Energy Data for 28630

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Solar Energy Analysis for 28630

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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 28630

Solar Radiation Data in 28630

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 28630

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Solar Power Comparison: 28630 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 28630

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Solar Power: 28630 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 28630 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 28630

Sunrise / Sunset in 28630

Sunrise/Sunset for October 01, 2026 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 7:19 am
- Sunset: 7:10 pm
- Length of Day: 11:51

Best Months for Solar in 28630

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Solar Panel Installs in 28630

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Solar Power Output in 28630

The Power of Solar in 28630

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 28630. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 28630. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 28630

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Weather Forecast for 28630 ^[5]

Thu Oct 1

83°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 55°F
Max: 84°F

Light breeze: 6 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 45%
Cloud cover: 0%

Fri Oct 2

85°F

Broken Clouds
Min: 60°F
Max: 87°F

Light breeze: 6 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 43%
Cloud cover: 67%

Sat Oct 3

80°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 65°F
Max: 83°F

Gentle Breeze: 10 mps NE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 68%
Cloud cover: 97%

Sun Oct 4

74°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 63°F
Max: 75°F

Light breeze: 7 mps NE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 71%
Cloud cover: 100%

Mon Oct 5

78°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 58°F
Max: 79°F

Light breeze: 7 mps NNE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 42%
Cloud cover: 1%

Tue Oct 6

68°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 52°F
Max: 68°F

Light breeze: 6 mps NNE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 47%
Cloud cover: 0%

More about 28630

About 28630

The ZIP code 28630 is associated with the city of Granite Falls in Caldwell County in North Carolina.

28630 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 28630, or for more solar-related resources for NC, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.