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Solar Energy in Black Mountain, NC

Solar Energy in Black Mountain

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

Solar Panels in Black Mountain

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Black Mountain

The total length of the day in Black Mountain, NC today (March 28, 2024) will be 12 hours and 28 minutes. [More]

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Black Mountain, NC Solar Energy

Solar Power in Black Mountain, NC

Solar Energy Data in Black Mountain, NC

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Black Mountain, NC

Solar Radiation Data in Black Mountain

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

Black Mountain 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 Black Mountain 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 Black Mountain

Solar Radiation Data in Black Mountain, NC

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in Black Mountain.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Black Mountain, NC

Solar Radiation Data in Black Mountain

Black Mountain, NC 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 Black Mountain 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 Black Mountain (North Carolina) 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: Black Mountain vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in Black Mountain

The average monthly solar radiation level in Black Mountain, NC, 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: Black Mountain vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average Black Mountain 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 Black Mountain

Sunrise / Sunset in Black Mountain

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 28, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:20 am
    • Sunset: 7:48 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:28
Solar Energy Statistics for Black Mountain

Best Months for Solar in Black Mountain

  • 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 Black Mountain

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Solar Power Output in Black Mountain

The Power of Solar in Black Mountain, NC

Monthly AC solar system output averages for Black Mountain (nc). Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in Black Mountain. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for Black Mountain, NC

Solar Radiation Data in Black Mountain

Black Mountain (NC) 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 Black Mountain 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 Black Mountain (North Carolina) 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]

Cost of Utilities in Black Mountain

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Black Mountain Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Black Mountain, NC [5]

Thu Mar 28
52°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 39°F
Max: 55°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 39%
Cloud cover: 97%
Fri Mar 29
57°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 34°F
Max: 59°F
Moderate breeze: 12 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 37%
Cloud cover: 2%
Sat Mar 30
65°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 42°F
Max: 69°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 34%
Cloud cover: 73%
Sun Mar 31
71°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 48°F
Max: 72°F
Light breeze: 6 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 49%
Cloud cover: 30%
Mon Apr 1
73°F
Light Rain
Min: 55°F
Max: 73°F
Light breeze: 4 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 53%
Cloud cover: 99%
Tue Apr 2
74°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 57°F
Max: 74°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 55%
Cloud cover: 68%

More about Black Mountain

About Black Mountain

The town of Black Mountain, NC in Buncombe County has an approximate population of 7,848. [6]

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Black Mountain, NC Solar Energy

To learn more about solar energy and solar power Black Mountain, NC, or for more solar-related resources for Black Mountain, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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