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Solar Power in 28665 (Purlear, NC)

Solar Energy in 28665

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Solar Panels in 28665

Solar panels in 28665 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 28665

The total length of the day in 28665 (Purlear, NC) today (May 19, 2026) will be 14 hours and 15 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 28665 (Purlear, NC)

Solar Energy Data for 28665

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Solar Energy Analysis for 28665

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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 28665

Solar Radiation Data in 28665

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 28665

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Solar Power Comparison: 28665 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 28665

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Solar Power: 28665 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 28665 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 28665

Sunrise / Sunset in 28665

Sunrise/Sunset for May 19, 2026 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 6:14 am
- Sunset: 8:29 pm
- Length of Day: 14:15

Best Months for Solar in 28665

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Solar Panel Installs in 28665

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Solar Power Output in 28665

The Power of Solar in 28665

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 28665. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 28665. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 28665

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Weather Forecast for 28665 ^[5]

Tue May 19

85°F

Broken Clouds
Min: 59°F
Max: 88°F

Gentle Breeze: 9 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 30%
Cloud cover: 70%

Wed May 20

89°F

Light Rain
Min: 61°F
Max: 91°F

Gentle Breeze: 9 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 27%
Cloud cover: 5%

Thu May 21

78°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 61°F
Max: 79°F

Gentle Breeze: 8 mps ESE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 61%
Cloud cover: 99%

Fri May 22

55°F

Light Rain
Min: 54°F
Max: 60°F

Light breeze: 4 mps E
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 98%
Cloud cover: 100%

Sat May 23

62°F

Light Rain
Min: 55°F
Max: 66°F

Calm: 3 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 97%
Cloud cover: 100%

Sun May 24

60°F

Light Rain
Min: 59°F
Max: 60°F

Calm: 2 mps ESE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 97%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about 28665

About 28665

The ZIP code 28665 is associated with the city of Purlear in Wilkes County in North Carolina.

28665 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 28665, or for more solar-related resources for NC, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.