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Solar Energy in Franklinville, NC

Solar Energy in Franklinville

The month of May has the highest historical solar radition values in Franklinville with an average of 5.85 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Franklinville

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Franklinville

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

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Franklinville, NC Solar Energy

Solar Power in Franklinville, NC

Solar Energy Data in Franklinville, NC

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Franklinville, NC

Solar Radiation Data in Franklinville

Based on historical Franklinville, 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 Franklinville. [1]

Franklinville has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.45 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 3% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.58 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Franklinville that are always titled at the latitude of Franklinville (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.14 kWh/m2/day, or about 16% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.45 kWh/m2/day and approximately 12% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.58 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 Franklinville

Solar Radiation Data in Franklinville, NC

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Franklinville, NC

Solar Radiation Data in Franklinville

Franklinville, NC has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.3 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Franklinville is May with an average of 5.85 kWh/m2/day, followed by April at 5.79 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.77 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Franklinville (North Carolina) are December with an average of 4.38 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.52 kWh/m2/day and February at 4.77 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Franklinville

The average monthly solar radiation level in Franklinville, NC, of 5.3 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: Franklinville vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Franklinville

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 28, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:09 am
    • Sunset: 7:37 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:28
Solar Energy Statistics for Franklinville

Best Months for Solar in Franklinville

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation May (5.85 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: May (5.8 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: May (5.19 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.33 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Franklinville

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Solar Power Output in Franklinville

The Power of Solar in Franklinville, NC

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Franklinville, NC

Solar Radiation Data in Franklinville

Franklinville (NC) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5793.15 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Franklinville is May with an average of 533.25 kWhac, followed by April at 523.46 kWhac and March at 505.24 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Franklinville (North Carolina) are February with an average of 417.81 kWhac, followed by December with an average of 426.81 kWhac and January at 446.3 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Franklinville

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Franklinville Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Franklinville, NC [5]

Thu Mar 28
53°F
Light Rain
Min: 45°F
Max: 56°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps N
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 85%
Cloud cover: 100%
Fri Mar 29
60°F
Few Clouds
Min: 38°F
Max: 65°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 47%
Cloud cover: 11%
Sat Mar 30
66°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 46°F
Max: 70°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 46%
Cloud cover: 96%
Sun Mar 31
76°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 52°F
Max: 76°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 48%
Cloud cover: 3%
Mon Apr 1
78°F
Light Rain
Min: 60°F
Max: 78°F
Light breeze: 7 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 52%
Cloud cover: 66%
Tue Apr 2
80°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 62°F
Max: 80°F
Fresh Breeze: 19 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 53%
Cloud cover: 30%

More about Franklinville

About Franklinville

The town of Franklinville, NC in Randolph County has an approximate population of 1,164. [6]

Franklinville Solar Power

Franklinville, NC Solar Energy

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

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