Solar Energy Data for North Carolina
Detailed solar irradiance and production data for 1 cities in North Carolina. The state averages 5.0 kWh/m²/day GHI — Average solar resources.
North Carolina near the national average for solar energy production. Solar installations are economically viable across most of North Carolina, particularly where electricity rates are above the national average.
North Carolina Overview
- Cities with data
- 1
- Avg. GHI
- 5.0 kWh/m²/day
- Solar Rating
- Average
- Best City
- Charlotte (5.0 kWh/m²/d)
Cities in North Carolina — Ranked by Solar Potential
1 cities| Rank | City | GHI (kWh/m²/d) | Peak Sun Hours | 5kW Production | Est. Annual Savings | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Charlotte (pop. 885,708) | 5.0 | 5.8 | 8,468 kWh | $999 | 10.5 yrs |
Analyze any North Carolina location
These figures are city-level averages. For your exact address in North Carolina, use SolarScope's Site Studio to account for roof orientation, shading, and your utility rate.