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Solar Energy in Central Pacolet, SC

Solar Energy in Central Pacolet

The month of June has the highest historical solar radition values in Central Pacolet with an average of 5.85 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Central Pacolet

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Central Pacolet

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

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Central Pacolet, SC Solar Energy

Solar Power in Central Pacolet, SC

Solar Energy Data in Central Pacolet, SC

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Central Pacolet, SC

Solar Radiation Data in Central Pacolet

Based on historical Central Pacolet, SC data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in Central Pacolet. [1]

Central Pacolet has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.56 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 2% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.66 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Central Pacolet that are always titled at the latitude of Central Pacolet (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.22 kWh/m2/day, or about 14% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.56 kWh/m2/day and approximately 12% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.66 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 Central Pacolet

Solar Radiation Data in Central Pacolet, SC

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in Central Pacolet.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Central Pacolet, SC

Solar Radiation Data in Central Pacolet

Central Pacolet, SC has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.37 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Central Pacolet is June with an average of 5.85 kWh/m2/day, followed by May at 5.83 kWh/m2/day and July at 5.72 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Central Pacolet (South Carolina) are December with an average of 4.35 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.54 kWh/m2/day and November at 5.07 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: Central Pacolet vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in Central Pacolet

The average monthly solar radiation level in Central Pacolet, SC, of 5.37 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 37% 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: Central Pacolet vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average Central Pacolet 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 Central Pacolet

Sunrise / Sunset in Central Pacolet

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 29, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:16 am
    • Sunset: 7:46 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:30
Solar Energy Statistics for Central Pacolet

Best Months for Solar in Central Pacolet

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation June (5.85 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: May (5.94 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: May (5.28 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.44 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Central Pacolet

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Solar Power Output in Central Pacolet

The Power of Solar in Central Pacolet, SC

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Central Pacolet, SC

Solar Radiation Data in Central Pacolet

Central Pacolet (SC) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5930.35 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Central Pacolet is May with an average of 541.59 kWhac, followed by April at 519.87 kWhac and March at 518.21 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Central Pacolet (South Carolina) are December with an average of 429.47 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 445.94 kWhac and February at 449.72 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Central Pacolet

Central Pacolet Electricity Costs

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Central Pacolet Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Central Pacolet, SC [5]

Fri Mar 29
65°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 43°F
Max: 69°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 30%
Cloud cover: 3%
Sat Mar 30
69°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 47°F
Max: 73°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 41%
Cloud cover: 58%
Sun Mar 31
74°F
Few Clouds
Min: 52°F
Max: 76°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 48%
Cloud cover: 21%
Mon Apr 1
78°F
Light Rain
Min: 61°F
Max: 78°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 53%
Cloud cover: 99%
Tue Apr 2
77°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 62°F
Max: 78°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 61%
Cloud cover: 88%
Wed Apr 3
59°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 45°F
Max: 64°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 46%
Cloud cover: 29%

More about Central Pacolet

About Central Pacolet

The town of Central Pacolet, SC in Spartanburg County has an approximate population of 216. [6]

Central Pacolet Solar Power

Central Pacolet, SC Solar Energy

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

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