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Solar Energy in Elizabeth City, NC

Solar Energy in Elizabeth City

The month of May has the highest historical solar radition values in Elizabeth City with an average of 6.07 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Elizabeth City

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Elizabeth City

The total length of the day in Elizabeth City, NC today (April 25, 2024) will be 13 hours and 33 minutes. [More]

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Elizabeth City, NC Solar Energy

Solar Power in Elizabeth City, NC

Solar Energy Data in Elizabeth City, NC

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Elizabeth City, NC

Solar Radiation Data in Elizabeth City

Based on historical Elizabeth City, 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 Elizabeth City. [1]

Elizabeth City has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.46 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 9% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.91 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Elizabeth City that are always titled at the latitude of Elizabeth City (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.18 kWh/m2/day, or about 16% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.46 kWh/m2/day and approximately 5% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.91 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 Elizabeth City

Solar Radiation Data in Elizabeth City, NC

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in Elizabeth City.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Elizabeth City, NC

Solar Radiation Data in Elizabeth City

Elizabeth City, NC has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.28 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Elizabeth City is May with an average of 6.07 kWh/m2/day, followed by April at 5.89 kWh/m2/day and August at 5.77 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Elizabeth City (North Carolina) are December with an average of 4.16 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.45 kWh/m2/day and November at 4.85 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: Elizabeth City vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in Elizabeth City

The average monthly solar radiation level in Elizabeth City, NC, of 5.28 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 34% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 20% 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: Elizabeth City vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average Elizabeth City 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 Elizabeth City

Sunrise / Sunset in Elizabeth City

  • Sunrise/Sunset for April 25, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:16 am
    • Sunset: 7:49 pm
    • Length of Day: 13:33
Solar Energy Statistics for Elizabeth City

Best Months for Solar in Elizabeth City

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation May (6.07 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: May (5.78 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.85 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.34 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Elizabeth City

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Solar Power Output in Elizabeth City

The Power of Solar in Elizabeth City, NC

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Elizabeth City, NC

Solar Radiation Data in Elizabeth City

Elizabeth City (NC) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5982.17 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Elizabeth City is May with an average of 572.82 kWhac, followed by April at 548.22 kWhac and March at 540.15 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Elizabeth City (North Carolina) are December with an average of 417.73 kWhac, followed by February with an average of 440.62 kWhac and January at 450.69 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Elizabeth City

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Elizabeth City Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Elizabeth City, NC [5]

Thu Apr 25
64°F
Light Rain
Min: 50°F
Max: 66°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps NE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 64%
Cloud cover: 0%
Fri Apr 26
63°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 48°F
Max: 63°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps NE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 59%
Cloud cover: 34%
Sat Apr 27
61°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 49°F
Max: 62°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps ESE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 59%
Cloud cover: 96%
Sun Apr 28
74°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 56°F
Max: 78°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 52%
Cloud cover: 42%
Mon Apr 29
85°F
Few Clouds
Min: 59°F
Max: 85°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 45%
Cloud cover: 20%
Tue Apr 30
84°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 62°F
Max: 84°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 43%
Cloud cover: 0%

More about Elizabeth City

About Elizabeth City

The city of Elizabeth City, NC in Pasquotank County has an approximate population of 18,683. [6]

Elizabeth City Solar Power

Elizabeth City, NC Solar Energy

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

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