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Solar Power in 28656 (North Wilkesboro, NC)

Solar Energy in 28656

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Solar Panels in 28656

Solar panels in 28656 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 28656

The total length of the day in 28656 (North Wilkesboro, NC) today (May 16, 2025) will be 14 hours and 10 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 28656 (North Wilkesboro, NC)

Solar Energy Data for 28656

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Solar Energy Analysis for 28656

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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 28656

Solar Radiation Data in 28656

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 28656

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Solar Power Comparison: 28656 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 28656

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Solar Power: 28656 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 28656 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 28656

Sunrise / Sunset in 28656

Sunrise/Sunset for May 16, 2025 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 6:15 am
- Sunset: 8:25 pm
- Length of Day: 14:10

Best Months for Solar in 28656

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Solar Panel Installs in 28656

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Solar Power Output in 28656

The Power of Solar in 28656

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 28656. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 28656. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 28656

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Weather Forecast for 28656 ^[5]

Fri May 16

82°F

Light Rain
Min: 68°F
Max: 82°F

Light breeze: 7 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 74%
Cloud cover: 100%

Sat May 17

83°F

Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 67°F
Max: 85°F

Moderate breeze: 15 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 36%
Cloud cover: 100%

Sun May 18

81°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 63°F
Max: 83°F

Moderate breeze: 13 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 45%
Cloud cover: 100%

Mon May 19

79°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 56°F
Max: 85°F

Gentle Breeze: 8 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 53%
Cloud cover: 99%

Tue May 20

73°F

Light Rain
Min: 61°F
Max: 74°F

Light breeze: 5 mps E
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 78%
Cloud cover: 85%

Wed May 21

82°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 60°F
Max: 82°F

Gentle Breeze: 10 mps NNE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 34%
Cloud cover: 16%

More about 28656

About 28656

The ZIP code 28656 is associated with the city of North Wilkesboro in Wilkes County in North Carolina.

28656 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 28656, or for more solar-related resources for NC, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.