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Solar Power in 28659 (North Wilkesboro, NC)

Solar Energy in 28659

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Solar Panels in 28659

Solar panels in 28659 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 28659

The total length of the day in 28659 (North Wilkesboro, NC) today (May 08, 2025) will be 13 hours and 57 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 28659 (North Wilkesboro, NC)

Solar Energy Data for 28659

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Solar Energy Analysis for 28659

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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 28659

Solar Radiation Data in 28659

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 28659

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Solar Power Comparison: 28659 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 28659

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Solar Power: 28659 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 28659 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 28659

Sunrise / Sunset in 28659

Sunrise/Sunset for May 08, 2025 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 6:22 am
- Sunset: 8:19 pm
- Length of Day: 13:57

Best Months for Solar in 28659

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Solar Panel Installs in 28659

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Solar Power Output in 28659

The Power of Solar in 28659

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 28659. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 28659. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 28659

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Weather Forecast for 28659 ^[5]

Thu May 8

79°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 55°F
Max: 79°F

Light breeze: 5 mps ESE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 47%
Cloud cover: 70%

Fri May 9

81°F

Light Rain
Min: 53°F
Max: 81°F

Light breeze: 8 mps NNE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 36%
Cloud cover: 80%

Sat May 10

70°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 47°F
Max: 72°F

Light breeze: 7 mps ESE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 25%
Cloud cover: 100%

Sun May 11

72°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 51°F
Max: 72°F

Gentle Breeze: 8 mps ESE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 34%
Cloud cover: 98%

Mon May 12

56°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 53°F
Max: 56°F

Light breeze: 6 mps NE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 99%
Cloud cover: 100%

Tue May 13

62°F

Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 57°F
Max: 66°F

Light breeze: 5 mps ENE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 98%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about 28659

About 28659

The ZIP code 28659 is associated with the city of North Wilkesboro in Wilkes County in North Carolina.

28659 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 28659, or for more solar-related resources for NC, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.