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Solar Energy in Woodfin, NC

Solar Energy in Woodfin

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in Woodfin with an average of 5.9 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Woodfin

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Woodfin

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

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Woodfin, NC Solar Energy

Solar Power in Woodfin, NC

Solar Energy Data in Woodfin, NC

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Woodfin, NC

Solar Radiation Data in Woodfin

Based on historical Woodfin, 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 Woodfin. [1]

Woodfin has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.43 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 3% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.31 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Woodfin that are always titled at the latitude of Woodfin (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.09 kWh/m2/day, or about 15% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.43 kWh/m2/day and approximately 18% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.31 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 Woodfin

Solar Radiation Data in Woodfin, NC

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Woodfin, NC

Solar Radiation Data in Woodfin

Woodfin, 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 Woodfin is August with an average of 5.9 kWh/m2/day, followed by June at 5.76 kWh/m2/day and May at 5.73 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Woodfin (North Carolina) are December with an average of 3.88 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.6 kWh/m2/day and November at 4.88 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Woodfin

The average monthly solar radiation level in Woodfin, 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: Woodfin vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Woodfin

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 28, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:21 am
    • Sunset: 7:49 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:28
Solar Energy Statistics for Woodfin

Best Months for Solar in Woodfin

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (5.9 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: May (5.79 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: May (4.83 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.2 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Woodfin

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Solar Power Output in Woodfin

The Power of Solar in Woodfin, NC

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Woodfin, NC

Solar Radiation Data in Woodfin

Woodfin (NC) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5793.7 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Woodfin is August with an average of 531.88 kWhac, followed by May at 524.26 kWhac and March at 511.75 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Woodfin (North Carolina) are December with an average of 374.39 kWhac, followed by February with an average of 447.06 kWhac and January at 449.53 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Woodfin

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Weather Forecast for Woodfin, NC [5]

Thu Mar 28
49°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 40°F
Max: 53°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 52%
Cloud cover: 100%
Fri Mar 29
58°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 33°F
Max: 60°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 38%
Cloud cover: 1%
Sat Mar 30
67°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 42°F
Max: 69°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 35%
Cloud cover: 50%
Sun Mar 31
72°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 48°F
Max: 73°F
Light breeze: 7 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 47%
Cloud cover: 89%
Mon Apr 1
72°F
Light Rain
Min: 54°F
Max: 72°F
Calm: 2 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 57%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 2
76°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 57°F
Max: 76°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 51%
Cloud cover: 43%

More about Woodfin

About Woodfin

The town of Woodfin, NC in Buncombe County has an approximate population of 6,123. [6]

Woodfin Solar Power

Woodfin, NC Solar Energy

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

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