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Solar Energy in Chadbourn, NC

Solar Energy in Chadbourn

The month of April has the highest historical solar radition values in Chadbourn with an average of 6 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Chadbourn

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Chadbourn

The total length of the day in Chadbourn, NC today (March 28, 2024) will be 12 hours and 27 minutes. [More]

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Chadbourn, NC Solar Energy

Solar Power in Chadbourn, NC

Solar Energy Data in Chadbourn, NC

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Chadbourn, NC

Solar Radiation Data in Chadbourn

Based on historical Chadbourn, 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 Chadbourn. [1]

Chadbourn has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.55 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 0% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.57 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Chadbourn that are always titled at the latitude of Chadbourn (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.19 kWh/m2/day, or about 14% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.55 kWh/m2/day and approximately 14% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.57 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 Chadbourn

Solar Radiation Data in Chadbourn, NC

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Chadbourn, NC

Solar Radiation Data in Chadbourn

Chadbourn, NC has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.39 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Chadbourn is April with an average of 6 kWh/m2/day, followed by May at 5.96 kWh/m2/day and March at 5.77 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Chadbourn (North Carolina) are December with an average of 4.46 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.8 kWh/m2/day and February at 4.91 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Chadbourn

The average monthly solar radiation level in Chadbourn, NC, of 5.39 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 37% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 18% 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: Chadbourn vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Chadbourn

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 28, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:06 am
    • Sunset: 7:33 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:27
Solar Energy Statistics for Chadbourn

Best Months for Solar in Chadbourn

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation April (6 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: April (5.91 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: April (5.3 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.35 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Chadbourn

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Solar Power Output in Chadbourn

The Power of Solar in Chadbourn, NC

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Chadbourn, NC

Solar Radiation Data in Chadbourn

Chadbourn (NC) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5957.51 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Chadbourn is May with an average of 554.06 kWhac, followed by March at 548.52 kWhac and April at 544.52 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Chadbourn (North Carolina) are February with an average of 429.62 kWhac, followed by December with an average of 435.83 kWhac and January at 466.12 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Chadbourn

Chadbourn Electricity Costs

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Chadbourn Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Chadbourn, NC [5]

Thu Mar 28
53°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 48°F
Max: 65°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps N
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 94%
Cloud cover: 100%
Fri Mar 29
61°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 40°F
Max: 65°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 47%
Cloud cover: 0%
Sat Mar 30
68°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 47°F
Max: 71°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 41%
Cloud cover: 62%
Sun Mar 31
74°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 54°F
Max: 75°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 51%
Cloud cover: 55%
Mon Apr 1
79°F
Light Rain
Min: 61°F
Max: 81°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 54%
Cloud cover: 49%
Tue Apr 2
79°F
Light Rain
Min: 64°F
Max: 80°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 55%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Chadbourn

About Chadbourn

The town of Chadbourn, NC in Columbus County has an approximate population of 1,856. [6]

Chadbourn Solar Power

Chadbourn, NC Solar Energy

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

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