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Solar Power in 28711 (Black Mountain, NC)

Solar Energy in 28711

The month of May has the highest historical solar radition values in 28711 with an average of 5.63 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 28711

Solar panels in 28711 that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 28711

The total length of the day in 28711 (Black Mountain, NC) today (May 09, 2025) will be 13 hours and 56 minutes. [More]

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28711 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 28711 (Black Mountain, NC)

Solar Energy Data for 28711

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 28711.

* Amounts listed in kWh/m2/day (kilowatt hours per square meter per day).
* See glossary & definitions below.


Solar Energy Analysis for 28711

Solar Radiation Data in 28711

Based on historical 28711 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 28711. [1]

The region associated with 28711 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.28 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 1% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.22 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 28711 that are always titled at the latitude of Black Mountain (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.93 kWh/m2/day, or about 15% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.28 kWh/m2/day and approximately 17% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.22 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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 28711

Solar Radiation Data in 28711

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 28711.

* Amounts listed in kWh/m2/day (kilowatt hours per square meter per day)

Solar Radiation Analysis for 28711

Solar Radiation Data in 28711

The region associated with 28711 has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.21 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 28711 is May with an average of 5.63 kWh/m2/day, followed by June at 5.62 kWh/m2/day and September at 5.61 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 28711 are December with an average of 4.02 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.48 kWh/m2/day and November at 4.9 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 28711 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 28711

The average monthly solar radiation level in 28711, of 5.21 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 33% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 21% less than the average level of 6.61 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically high levels (NV). [1]


→ Values listed as 0 (zero) are not available (N/A).

Solar Power: 28711 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 28711 solar radiation levels compare to average levels in a city with historcially high levels (NV) and a city with historically low levels (WA). [1]

→ k/m/d = kWh/m2/day = kilowatt hours per square meter per day.
→ Values listed as 0 (zero) are not available (N/A).

Solar Data & Statistics for 28711

Sunrise / Sunset in 28711

  • Sunrise/Sunset for May 09, 2025 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:27 am
    • Sunset: 8:23 pm
    • Length of Day: 13:56
Solar Energy Statistics for 28711

Best Months for Solar in 28711

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation May (5.63 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: May (5.54 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: March (4.77 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 28711

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 28711 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 28711

The Power of Solar in 28711

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 28711. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 28711. [2]

* Amounts listed in kWhac (kilowatt hours (AC))

Solar Output Analysis for 28711

Solar Radiation Data in 28711

28711 has a average annual solar AC output value of 5717.28 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 28711 is May with an average of 522.26 kWhac, followed by March at 511.71 kWhac and October at 509.84 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 28711 are December with an average of 392.02 kWhac, followed by February with an average of 434.08 kWhac and January at 436.4 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 28711 [5]

Fri May 9
73°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 52°F
Max: 75°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 45%
Cloud cover: 29%
Sat May 10
66°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 48°F
Max: 68°F
Light breeze: 7 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 47%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun May 11
60°F
Light Rain
Min: 49°F
Max: 65°F
Light breeze: 6 mps E
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 57%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon May 12
55°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 49°F
Max: 55°F
Light breeze: 6 mps E
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 97%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue May 13
61°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 56°F
Max: 62°F
Light breeze: 4 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 95%
Cloud cover: 98%
Wed May 14
71°F
Light Rain
Min: 54°F
Max: 71°F
Light breeze: 4 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 71%
Cloud cover: 76%

More about 28711

About 28711

The ZIP code 28711 is associated with the city of Black Mountain in Buncombe County in North Carolina.

28711 Solar Power

28711 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 28711, or for more solar-related resources for NC, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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