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Solar Energy in Carrboro, NC

Solar Energy in Carrboro

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Solar Panels in Carrboro

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Carrboro

The total length of the day in Carrboro, NC today (September 10, 2026) will be 12 hours and 39 minutes. [More]

Solar Power in Carrboro, NC

Solar Energy Data in Carrboro, NC

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Solar Energy Analysis for Carrboro, NC

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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 Carrboro

Solar Radiation Data in Carrboro, NC

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Solar Radiation Analysis for Carrboro, NC

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

Solar Power Levels in Carrboro

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Solar Power: Carrboro vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Carrboro

Sunrise/Sunset for September 10, 2026 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 6:53 am
- Sunset: 7:32 pm
- Length of Day: 12:39

Best Months for Solar in Carrboro

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Solar Panel Installs in Carrboro

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Solar Power Output in Carrboro

The Power of Solar in Carrboro, NC

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

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Solar Output Analysis for Carrboro, NC

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Cost of Utilities in Carrboro

Carrboro Electricity Costs

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Solar Power Poll: Carrboro

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Carrboro Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Carrboro, NC ^[5]

Thu Sep 10

92°F

Few Clouds
Min: 69°F
Max: 94°F

Gentle Breeze: 9 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 49%
Cloud cover: 23%

Fri Sep 11

93°F

Scattered Clouds
Min: 71°F
Max: 95°F

Light breeze: 7 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 37%
Cloud cover: 29%

Sat Sep 12

89°F

Light Rain
Min: 69°F
Max: 93°F

Light breeze: 7 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 51%
Cloud cover: 42%

Sun Sep 13

92°F

Light Rain
Min: 70°F
Max: 94°F

Light breeze: 6 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 45%
Cloud cover: 94%

Mon Sep 14

98°F

Broken Clouds
Min: 73°F
Max: 98°F

Light breeze: 6 mps ESE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 36%
Cloud cover: 53%

Tue Sep 15

86°F

Light Rain
Min: 73°F
Max: 89°F

Gentle Breeze: 8 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 55%
Cloud cover: 80%

More about Carrboro

About Carrboro

The town of Carrboro, NC in Orange County has an approximate population of 19,582. ^[6]

Carrboro, NC Solar Energy

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