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Solar Power in 28701 (Alexander, NC)

Solar Energy in 28701

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Solar Panels in 28701

Solar panels in 28701 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 28701

The total length of the day in 28701 (Alexander, NC) today (October 06, 2026) will be 11 hours and 40 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 28701 (Alexander, NC)

Solar Energy Data for 28701

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Solar Energy Analysis for 28701

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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 28701

Solar Radiation Data in 28701

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 28701

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Solar Power Comparison: 28701 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 28701

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Solar Power: 28701 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 28701 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 28701

Sunrise / Sunset in 28701

Sunrise/Sunset for October 06, 2026 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 7:28 am
- Sunset: 7:08 pm
- Length of Day: 11:40

Best Months for Solar in 28701

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Solar Panel Installs in 28701

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Solar Power Output in 28701

The Power of Solar in 28701

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 28701. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 28701. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 28701

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Weather Forecast for 28701 ^[5]

Tue Oct 6

69°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 49°F
Max: 72°F

Gentle Breeze: 8 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 57%
Cloud cover: 1%

Wed Oct 7

75°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 48°F
Max: 77°F

Gentle Breeze: 8 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 52%
Cloud cover: 0%

Thu Oct 8

74°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 52°F
Max: 76°F

Gentle Breeze: 10 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 47%
Cloud cover: 0%

Fri Oct 9

76°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 54°F
Max: 77°F

Gentle Breeze: 8 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 36%
Cloud cover: 97%

Sat Oct 10

69°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 59°F
Max: 69°F

Gentle Breeze: 11 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 46%
Cloud cover: 100%

Sun Oct 11

79°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 63°F
Max: 79°F

Moderate breeze: 14 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 63%
Cloud cover: 26%

More about 28701

About 28701

The ZIP code 28701 is associated with the city of Alexander in Buncombe County in North Carolina.

28701 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 28701, or for more solar-related resources for NC, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.