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Solar Power in 28733 (Fontana Dam, NC)

Solar Energy in 28733

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Solar Panels in 28733

Solar panels in 28733 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 28733

The total length of the day in 28733 (Fontana Dam, NC) today (July 15, 2026) will be 14 hours and 22 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 28733 (Fontana Dam, NC)

Solar Energy Data for 28733

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Solar Energy Analysis for 28733

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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 28733

Solar Radiation Data in 28733

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 28733

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Solar Power Comparison: 28733 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 28733

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Solar Power: 28733 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 28733 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 28733

Sunrise / Sunset in 28733

Sunrise/Sunset for July 15, 2026 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 6:30 am
- Sunset: 8:52 pm
- Length of Day: 14:22

Best Months for Solar in 28733

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Solar Panel Installs in 28733

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Solar Power Output in 28733

The Power of Solar in 28733

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 28733. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 28733. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 28733

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Weather Forecast for 28733 ^[5]

Wed Jul 15

76°F

Light Rain
Min: 64°F
Max: 82°F

Light breeze: 4 mps ESE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 73%
Cloud cover: 41%

Thu Jul 16

86°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 68°F
Max: 89°F

Light breeze: 5 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 50%
Cloud cover: 4%

Fri Jul 17

87°F

Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 66°F
Max: 92°F

Light breeze: 7 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 52%
Cloud cover: 7%

Sat Jul 18

78°F

Light Rain
Min: 65°F
Max: 80°F

Light breeze: 5 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 75%
Cloud cover: 10%

Sun Jul 19

77°F

Light Rain
Min: 66°F
Max: 80°F

Light breeze: 6 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 72%
Cloud cover: 100%

Mon Jul 20

85°F

Light Rain
Min: 66°F
Max: 85°F

Light breeze: 7 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 50%
Cloud cover: 12%

More about 28733

About 28733

The ZIP code 28733 is associated with the city of Fontana Dam in Graham County in North Carolina.

28733 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 28733, or for more solar-related resources for NC, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.