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Solar Energy in Minnesott Beach, NC

Solar Energy in Minnesott Beach

The month of April has the highest historical solar radition values in Minnesott Beach with an average of 5.75 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Minnesott Beach

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Minnesott Beach

The total length of the day in Minnesott Beach, NC today (March 18, 2024) will be 12 hours and 5 minutes. [More]

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Minnesott Beach, NC Solar Energy

Solar Power in Minnesott Beach, NC

Solar Energy Data in Minnesott Beach, NC

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Minnesott Beach, NC

Solar Radiation Data in Minnesott Beach

Based on historical Minnesott Beach, 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 Minnesott Beach. [1]

Minnesott Beach has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.4 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 2% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.32 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Minnesott Beach that are always titled at the latitude of Minnesott Beach (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.03 kWh/m2/day, or about 14% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.4 kWh/m2/day and approximately 16% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.32 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 Minnesott Beach

Solar Radiation Data in Minnesott Beach, NC

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in Minnesott Beach.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Minnesott Beach, NC

Solar Radiation Data in Minnesott Beach

Minnesott Beach, NC has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.12 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Minnesott Beach is April with an average of 5.75 kWh/m2/day, followed by May at 5.69 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.62 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Minnesott Beach (North Carolina) are December with an average of 3.71 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.32 kWh/m2/day and November at 4.73 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: Minnesott Beach vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in Minnesott Beach

The average monthly solar radiation level in Minnesott Beach, NC, of 5.12 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 30% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 23% 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: Minnesott Beach vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average Minnesott Beach 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 Minnesott Beach

Sunrise / Sunset in Minnesott Beach

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 18, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:12 am
    • Sunset: 7:17 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:5
Solar Energy Statistics for Minnesott Beach

Best Months for Solar in Minnesott Beach

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation April (5.75 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: April (5.72 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: April (5.05 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.19 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Minnesott Beach

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Solar Power Output in Minnesott Beach

The Power of Solar in Minnesott Beach, NC

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Minnesott Beach, NC

Solar Radiation Data in Minnesott Beach

Minnesott Beach (NC) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5678.96 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Minnesott Beach is April with an average of 527.15 kWhac, followed by May at 526.4 kWhac and March at 525.43 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Minnesott Beach (North Carolina) are December with an average of 361.1 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 423.25 kWhac and February at 425.5 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Minnesott Beach

Minnesott Beach Electricity Costs

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Minnesott Beach Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Minnesott Beach, NC [5]

Mon Mar 18
59°F
Light Rain
Min: 49°F
Max: 64°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 62%
Cloud cover: 95%
Tue Mar 19
49°F
Light Rain
Min: 36°F
Max: 53°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 33%
Cloud cover: 0%
Wed Mar 20
63°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 42°F
Max: 66°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 38%
Cloud cover: 0%
Thu Mar 21
58°F
Few Clouds
Min: 44°F
Max: 59°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps NNE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 34%
Cloud cover: 18%
Fri Mar 22
58°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 47°F
Max: 59°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps E
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 65%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat Mar 23
69°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 50°F
Max: 69°F
Fresh Breeze: 21 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 76%
Cloud cover: 60%

More about Minnesott Beach

About Minnesott Beach

The town of Minnesott Beach, NC in Pamlico County has an approximate population of 440. [6]

Minnesott Beach Solar Power

Minnesott Beach, NC Solar Energy

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

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