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Solar Energy in Chocowinity, NC

Solar Energy in Chocowinity

The month of June has the highest historical solar radition values in Chocowinity with an average of 5.75 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Chocowinity

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Chocowinity

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

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Chocowinity, NC Solar Energy

Solar Power in Chocowinity, NC

Solar Energy Data in Chocowinity, NC

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Chocowinity, NC

Solar Radiation Data in Chocowinity

Based on historical Chocowinity, 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 Chocowinity. [1]

Chocowinity has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.41 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 0% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.42 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Chocowinity that are always titled at the latitude of Chocowinity (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.07 kWh/m2/day, or about 15% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.41 kWh/m2/day and approximately 15% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.42 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 Chocowinity

Solar Radiation Data in Chocowinity, NC

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Chocowinity, NC

Solar Radiation Data in Chocowinity

Chocowinity, 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 Chocowinity is June with an average of 5.75 kWh/m2/day, followed by April at 5.72 kWh/m2/day and May at 5.63 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Chocowinity (North Carolina) are December with an average of 4.27 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.56 kWh/m2/day and November at 4.87 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Chocowinity

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

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Chocowinity

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 29, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:57 am
    • Sunset: 7:27 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:30
Solar Energy Statistics for Chocowinity

Best Months for Solar in Chocowinity

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation June (5.75 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: April (5.72 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: April (5.07 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.22 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Chocowinity

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Solar Power Output in Chocowinity

The Power of Solar in Chocowinity, NC

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Chocowinity, NC

Solar Radiation Data in Chocowinity

Chocowinity (NC) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5815.64 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Chocowinity is March with an average of 536.49 kWhac, followed by April at 527.7 kWhac and May at 523.69 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Chocowinity (North Carolina) are December with an average of 421.96 kWhac, followed by February with an average of 429.46 kWhac and January at 450.87 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Chocowinity

Chocowinity Electricity Costs

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Chocowinity Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Chocowinity, NC [5]

Fri Mar 29
61°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 39°F
Max: 64°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 48%
Cloud cover: 3%
Sat Mar 30
69°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 47°F
Max: 71°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 42%
Cloud cover: 84%
Sun Mar 31
75°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 53°F
Max: 77°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 50%
Cloud cover: 0%
Mon Apr 1
79°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 60°F
Max: 79°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 52%
Cloud cover: 98%
Tue Apr 2
78°F
Light Rain
Min: 65°F
Max: 80°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 54%
Cloud cover: 100%
Wed Apr 3
66°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 48°F
Max: 68°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 75%
Cloud cover: 97%

More about Chocowinity

About Chocowinity

The town of Chocowinity, NC in Beaufort County has an approximate population of 820. [6]

Chocowinity Solar Power

Chocowinity, NC Solar Energy

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

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