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Solar Energy in Macon, NC

Solar Energy in Macon

The month of June has the highest historical solar radition values in Macon with an average of 5.72 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Macon

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Macon

The total length of the day in Macon, NC today (April 18, 2024) will be 13 hours and 16 minutes. [More]

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Macon, NC Solar Energy

Solar Power in Macon, NC

Solar Energy Data in Macon, NC

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Macon, NC

Solar Radiation Data in Macon

Based on historical Macon, 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 Macon. [1]

Macon has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.39 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 2% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.48 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Macon that are always titled at the latitude of Macon (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.08 kWh/m2/day, or about 16% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.39 kWh/m2/day and approximately 13% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.48 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 Macon

Solar Radiation Data in Macon, NC

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Macon, NC

Solar Radiation Data in Macon

Macon, NC has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.13 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Macon is June with an average of 5.72 kWh/m2/day, followed by July at 5.71 kWh/m2/day and May at 5.6 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Macon (North Carolina) are December with an average of 3.98 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.28 kWh/m2/day and November at 4.83 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Macon

The average monthly solar radiation level in Macon, NC, of 5.13 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 31% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 22% 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: Macon vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Macon

  • Sunrise/Sunset for April 18, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:33 am
    • Sunset: 7:49 pm
    • Length of Day: 13:16
Solar Energy Statistics for Macon

Best Months for Solar in Macon

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation June (5.72 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: May (5.71 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: May (5 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.29 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Macon

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Solar Power Output in Macon

The Power of Solar in Macon, NC

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Macon, NC

Solar Radiation Data in Macon

Macon (NC) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5585.91 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Macon is July with an average of 508.77 kWhac, followed by May at 507.64 kWhac and June at 498.47 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Macon (North Carolina) are December with an average of 384.39 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 416.15 kWhac and February at 423.24 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Macon

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Weather Forecast for Macon, NC [5]

Thu Apr 18
79°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 59°F
Max: 80°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 41%
Cloud cover: 0%
Fri Apr 19
74°F
Light Rain
Min: 52°F
Max: 76°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps E
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 51%
Cloud cover: 98%
Sat Apr 20
60°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 54°F
Max: 62°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps NNE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 66%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Apr 21
53°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 50°F
Max: 59°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps N
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 82%
Cloud cover: 98%
Mon Apr 22
49°F
Light Rain
Min: 47°F
Max: 50°F
Light breeze: 6 mps NE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 96%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 23
69°F
Few Clouds
Min: 42°F
Max: 69°F
Light breeze: 6 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 35%
Cloud cover: 17%

More about Macon

About Macon

The town of Macon, NC in Warren County has an approximate population of 119. [6]

Macon Solar Power

Macon, NC Solar Energy

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

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