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Solar Energy in Reidsville, NC

Solar Energy in Reidsville

The month of May has the highest historical solar radition values in Reidsville with an average of 5.73 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Reidsville

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Reidsville

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

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Reidsville, NC Solar Energy

Solar Power in Reidsville, NC

Solar Energy Data in Reidsville, NC

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Reidsville, NC

Solar Radiation Data in Reidsville

Based on historical Reidsville, 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 Reidsville. [1]

Reidsville 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 Reidsville that are always titled at the latitude of Reidsville (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 Reidsville

Solar Radiation Data in Reidsville, NC

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Reidsville, NC

Solar Radiation Data in Reidsville

Reidsville, NC has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.28 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Reidsville is May with an average of 5.73 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 5.71 kWh/m2/day and July at 5.66 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Reidsville (North Carolina) are December with an average of 4.32 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.51 kWh/m2/day and November at 4.97 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Reidsville

The average monthly solar radiation level in Reidsville, NC, of 5.28 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 34% 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: Reidsville vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Reidsville

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

Best Months for Solar in Reidsville

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation May (5.73 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: May (5.7 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: May (4.97 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.27 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Reidsville

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Solar Power Output in Reidsville

The Power of Solar in Reidsville, NC

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Reidsville, NC

Solar Radiation Data in Reidsville

Reidsville (NC) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5859.64 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Reidsville is May with an average of 529.13 kWhac, followed by August at 517.11 kWhac and March at 515.84 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Reidsville (North Carolina) are December with an average of 435.07 kWhac, followed by February with an average of 441.88 kWhac and January at 447.22 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Reidsville

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Reidsville Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Reidsville, NC [5]

Thu Mar 28
57°F
Light Rain
Min: 44°F
Max: 59°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps NNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 44%
Cloud cover: 79%
Fri Mar 29
62°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 38°F
Max: 65°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 40%
Cloud cover: 26%
Sat Mar 30
65°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 45°F
Max: 69°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 41%
Cloud cover: 97%
Sun Mar 31
75°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 52°F
Max: 75°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 47%
Cloud cover: 4%
Mon Apr 1
78°F
Light Rain
Min: 56°F
Max: 78°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 50%
Cloud cover: 87%
Tue Apr 2
79°F
Light Rain
Min: 64°F
Max: 79°F
Fresh Breeze: 19 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 50%
Cloud cover: 44%

More about Reidsville

About Reidsville

The city of Reidsville, NC in Rockingham County has an approximate population of 14,520. [6]

Reidsville Solar Power

Reidsville, NC Solar Energy

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

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