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Solar Energy in Earl, NC

Solar Energy in Earl

The month of April has the highest historical solar radition values in Earl with an average of 6.01 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Earl

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Earl

The total length of the day in Earl, NC today (March 19, 2024) will be 12 hours and 8 minutes. [More]

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Earl, NC Solar Energy

Solar Power in Earl, NC

Solar Energy Data in Earl, NC

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Earl, NC

Solar Radiation Data in Earl

Based on historical Earl, 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 Earl. [1]

Earl has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.54 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 2% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.65 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Earl that are always titled at the latitude of Earl (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.22 kWh/m2/day, or about 15% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.54 kWh/m2/day and approximately 12% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.65 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 Earl

Solar Radiation Data in Earl, NC

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Earl, NC

Solar Radiation Data in Earl

Earl, NC has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.34 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Earl is April with an average of 6.01 kWh/m2/day, followed by September at 5.93 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.82 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Earl (North Carolina) are December with an average of 4.17 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.47 kWh/m2/day and November at 4.87 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Earl

The average monthly solar radiation level in Earl, NC, of 5.34 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: Earl vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Earl

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 19, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:29 am
    • Sunset: 7:37 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:8
Solar Energy Statistics for Earl

Best Months for Solar in Earl

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation April (6.01 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: May (5.9 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: May (5.25 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.39 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Earl

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Solar Power Output in Earl

The Power of Solar in Earl, NC

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Earl, NC

Solar Radiation Data in Earl

Earl (NC) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5840.52 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Earl is April with an average of 540.83 kWhac, followed by May at 532.6 kWhac and March at 526.27 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Earl (North Carolina) are December with an average of 402.49 kWhac, followed by February with an average of 430.82 kWhac and January at 435.98 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Earl

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Weather Forecast for Earl, NC [5]

Tue Mar 19
50°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 29°F
Max: 55°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 32%
Cloud cover: 1%
Wed Mar 20
63°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 37°F
Max: 67°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 43%
Cloud cover: 1%
Thu Mar 21
58°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 41°F
Max: 62°F
Light breeze: 7 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 47%
Cloud cover: 93%
Fri Mar 22
44°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 43°F
Max: 49°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps NE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 94%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat Mar 23
57°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 40°F
Max: 57°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps NNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 65%
Cloud cover: 99%
Sun Mar 24
53°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 33°F
Max: 55°F
Light breeze: 6 mps ESE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 38%
Cloud cover: 1%

More about Earl

About Earl

The town of Earl, NC in Cleveland County has an approximate population of 260. [6]

Earl Solar Power

Earl, NC Solar Energy

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

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