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Solar Energy in Fletcher, NC

Solar Energy in Fletcher

The month of October has the highest historical solar radition values in Fletcher with an average of 5.81 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Fletcher

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Fletcher

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

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Fletcher, NC Solar Energy

Solar Power in Fletcher, NC

Solar Energy Data in Fletcher, NC

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Fletcher, NC

Solar Radiation Data in Fletcher

Based on historical Fletcher, 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 Fletcher. [1]

Fletcher 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% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.39 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Fletcher that are always titled at the latitude of Fletcher (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.09 kWh/m2/day, or about 15% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.41 kWh/m2/day and approximately 16% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.39 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 Fletcher

Solar Radiation Data in Fletcher, NC

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Fletcher, NC

Solar Radiation Data in Fletcher

Fletcher, NC has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.29 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Fletcher is October with an average of 5.81 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 5.71 kWh/m2/day and September at 5.67 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Fletcher (North Carolina) are December with an average of 4.05 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.73 kWh/m2/day and November at 5.01 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Fletcher

The average monthly solar radiation level in Fletcher, NC, of 5.29 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 35% 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: Fletcher vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Fletcher

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 28, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:21 am
    • Sunset: 7:48 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:27
Solar Energy Statistics for Fletcher

Best Months for Solar in Fletcher

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation October (5.81 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: May (5.65 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: March (4.84 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.12 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Fletcher

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Solar Power Output in Fletcher

The Power of Solar in Fletcher, NC

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Fletcher, NC

Solar Radiation Data in Fletcher

Fletcher (NC) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5807.13 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Fletcher is October with an average of 532.46 kWhac, followed by May at 518.77 kWhac and March at 517.95 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Fletcher (North Carolina) are December with an average of 394.29 kWhac, followed by February with an average of 454.51 kWhac and November at 456.59 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Fletcher

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Weather Forecast for Fletcher, NC [5]

Thu Mar 28
53°F
Few Clouds
Min: 41°F
Max: 54°F
Moderate breeze: 18 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 42%
Cloud cover: 20%
Fri Mar 29
59°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 33°F
Max: 62°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 34%
Cloud cover: 1%
Sat Mar 30
67°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 41°F
Max: 70°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 33%
Cloud cover: 45%
Sun Mar 31
72°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 46°F
Max: 74°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 48%
Cloud cover: 93%
Mon Apr 1
73°F
Light Rain
Min: 54°F
Max: 73°F
Light breeze: 5 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 53%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 2
77°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 57°F
Max: 77°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 47%
Cloud cover: 58%

More about Fletcher

About Fletcher

The town of Fletcher, NC in Henderson County has an approximate population of 7,187. [6]

Fletcher Solar Power

Fletcher, NC Solar Energy

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

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