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Solar Energy in La Grange, NC

Solar Energy in La Grange

The month of April has the highest historical solar radition values in La Grange with an average of 6.09 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in La Grange

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

Sunrise & Sunset in La Grange

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

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La Grange, NC Solar Energy

Solar Power in La Grange, NC

Solar Energy Data in La Grange, NC

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for La Grange, NC

Solar Radiation Data in La Grange

Based on historical La Grange, 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 La Grange. [1]

La Grange has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.45 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 0% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.46 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in La Grange that are always titled at the latitude of La Grange (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.1 kWh/m2/day, or about 15% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.45 kWh/m2/day and approximately 14% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.46 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 La Grange

Solar Radiation Data in La Grange, NC

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in La Grange.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for La Grange, NC

Solar Radiation Data in La Grange

La Grange, NC has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.35 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in La Grange is April with an average of 6.09 kWh/m2/day, followed by May at 5.81 kWh/m2/day and October at 5.76 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in La Grange (North Carolina) are January with an average of 4.49 kWh/m2/day, followed by December with an average of 4.56 kWh/m2/day and February at 4.84 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: La Grange vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in La Grange

The average monthly solar radiation level in La Grange, NC, of 5.35 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: La Grange vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average La Grange 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 La Grange

Sunrise / Sunset in La Grange

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 29, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:00 am
    • Sunset: 7:30 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:30
Solar Energy Statistics for La Grange

Best Months for Solar in La Grange

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation April (6.09 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: April (5.8 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: April (5.12 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.31 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in La Grange

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Solar Power Output in La Grange

The Power of Solar in La Grange, NC

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for La Grange, NC

Solar Radiation Data in La Grange

La Grange (NC) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5997.1 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in La Grange is April with an average of 559.19 kWhac, followed by October at 547.22 kWhac and May at 546.83 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in La Grange (North Carolina) are February with an average of 427.94 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 449.07 kWhac and December at 452.17 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in La Grange

La Grange Electricity Costs

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La Grange Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for La Grange, NC [5]

Fri Mar 29
59°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 42°F
Max: 65°F
Fresh Breeze: 19 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 47%
Cloud cover: 0%
Sat Mar 30
69°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 49°F
Max: 71°F
Fresh Breeze: 19 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 38%
Cloud cover: 64%
Sun Mar 31
76°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 54°F
Max: 79°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 49%
Cloud cover: 2%
Mon Apr 1
79°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 61°F
Max: 80°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 51%
Cloud cover: 87%
Tue Apr 2
81°F
Light Rain
Min: 66°F
Max: 81°F
Fresh Breeze: 20 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 47%
Cloud cover: 90%
Wed Apr 3
71°F
Light Rain
Min: 49°F
Max: 71°F
Strong breeze: 25 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 60%
Cloud cover: 94%

More about La Grange

About La Grange

The town of La Grange, NC in Lenoir County has an approximate population of 2,873. [6]

La Grange Solar Power

La Grange, NC Solar Energy

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

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