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Solar Energy in China Grove, NC

Solar Energy in China Grove

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

Solar Panels in China Grove

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

Sunrise & Sunset in China Grove

The total length of the day in China Grove, NC today (March 29, 2024) will be 12 hours and 30 minutes. [More]

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China Grove, NC Solar Energy

Solar Power in China Grove, NC

Solar Energy Data in China Grove, NC

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for China Grove, NC

Solar Radiation Data in China Grove

Based on historical China Grove, 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 China Grove. [1]

China Grove has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.49 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 3% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.61 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in China Grove that are always titled at the latitude of China Grove (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.17 kWh/m2/day, or about 15% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.49 kWh/m2/day and approximately 12% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.61 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 China Grove

Solar Radiation Data in China Grove, NC

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in China Grove.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for China Grove, NC

Solar Radiation Data in China Grove

China Grove, 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 China Grove is May with an average of 5.89 kWh/m2/day, followed by September at 5.81 kWh/m2/day and April at 5.8 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in China Grove (North Carolina) are December with an average of 4.01 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.59 kWh/m2/day and February at 4.81 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: China Grove vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in China Grove

The average monthly solar radiation level in China Grove, 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: China Grove vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average China Grove 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 China Grove

Sunrise / Sunset in China Grove

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 29, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:11 am
    • Sunset: 7:41 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:30
Solar Energy Statistics for China Grove

Best Months for Solar in China Grove

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation May (5.89 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: May (5.89 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: May (5.29 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.36 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in China Grove

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Solar Power Output in China Grove

The Power of Solar in China Grove, NC

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for China Grove, NC

Solar Radiation Data in China Grove

China Grove (NC) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5977.36 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in China Grove is May with an average of 555.14 kWhac, followed by October at 544.87 kWhac and April at 534.48 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in China Grove (North Carolina) are December with an average of 393.53 kWhac, followed by February with an average of 424.77 kWhac and January at 458.71 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in China Grove

China Grove Electricity Costs

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China Grove Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for China Grove, NC [5]

Fri Mar 29
62°F
Few Clouds
Min: 38°F
Max: 66°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 39%
Cloud cover: 11%
Sat Mar 30
66°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 46°F
Max: 71°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 44%
Cloud cover: 71%
Sun Mar 31
73°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 53°F
Max: 76°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 50%
Cloud cover: 0%
Mon Apr 1
76°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 59°F
Max: 76°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 57%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 2
78°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 63°F
Max: 78°F
Fresh Breeze: 22 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 59%
Cloud cover: 74%
Wed Apr 3
58°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 43°F
Max: 62°F
Fresh Breeze: 22 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 47%
Cloud cover: 58%

More about China Grove

About China Grove

The town of China Grove, NC in Rowan County has an approximate population of 3,563. [6]

China Grove Solar Power

China Grove, NC Solar Energy

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

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