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Solar Energy in Cedar Point, NC

Solar Energy in Cedar Point

The month of May has the highest historical solar radition values in Cedar Point with an average of 5.89 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Cedar Point

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Cedar Point

The total length of the day in Cedar Point, NC today (March 29, 2024) will be 12 hours and 29 minutes. [More]

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Cedar Point, NC Solar Energy

Solar Power in Cedar Point, NC

Solar Energy Data in Cedar Point, NC

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Cedar Point, NC

Solar Radiation Data in Cedar Point

Based on historical Cedar Point, 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 Cedar Point. [1]

Cedar Point has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.58 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 0% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.6 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Cedar Point that are always titled at the latitude of Cedar Point (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.22 kWh/m2/day, or about 14% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.58 kWh/m2/day and approximately 13% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.6 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 Cedar Point

Solar Radiation Data in Cedar Point, NC

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in Cedar Point.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Cedar Point, NC

Solar Radiation Data in Cedar Point

Cedar Point, NC has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.36 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Cedar Point is May with an average of 5.89 kWh/m2/day, followed by April at 5.88 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.83 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Cedar Point (North Carolina) are December with an average of 4.18 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.57 kWh/m2/day and February at 4.97 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: Cedar Point vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in Cedar Point

The average monthly solar radiation level in Cedar Point, NC, of 5.36 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 36% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 19% 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: Cedar Point vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average Cedar Point 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 Cedar Point

Sunrise / Sunset in Cedar Point

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 29, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:58 am
    • Sunset: 7:27 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:29
Solar Energy Statistics for Cedar Point

Best Months for Solar in Cedar Point

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation May (5.89 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: April (5.96 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: April (5.39 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.54 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Cedar Point

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Solar Power Output in Cedar Point

The Power of Solar in Cedar Point, NC

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Cedar Point, NC

Solar Radiation Data in Cedar Point

Cedar Point (NC) has a average annual solar AC output value of 6094.41 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Cedar Point is May with an average of 561.81 kWhac, followed by March at 551.8 kWhac and April at 550.67 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Cedar Point (North Carolina) are December with an average of 420.42 kWhac, followed by February with an average of 445.8 kWhac and January at 460.12 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Cedar Point

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Cedar Point Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Cedar Point, NC [5]

Fri Mar 29
60°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 45°F
Max: 66°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 47%
Cloud cover: 0%
Sat Mar 30
69°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 51°F
Max: 70°F
Moderate breeze: 18 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 39%
Cloud cover: 44%
Sun Mar 31
74°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 57°F
Max: 75°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 51%
Cloud cover: 1%
Mon Apr 1
76°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 62°F
Max: 76°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 56%
Cloud cover: 97%
Tue Apr 2
74°F
Light Rain
Min: 65°F
Max: 74°F
Fresh Breeze: 20 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 61%
Cloud cover: 100%
Wed Apr 3
67°F
Light Rain
Min: 55°F
Max: 67°F
Fresh Breeze: 24 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 92%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Cedar Point

About Cedar Point

The town of Cedar Point, NC in Carteret County has an approximate population of 1,279. [6]

Cedar Point Solar Power

Cedar Point, NC Solar Energy

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

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