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Solar Power in 95945 (Grass Valley, CA)

Solar Energy in 95945

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in 95945 with an average of 7.62 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 95945

Solar panels in 95945 that always track the sun throughout the day will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 95945

The total length of the day in 95945 (Grass Valley, CA) today (March 28, 2024) will be 12 hours and 31 minutes. [More]

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95945 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 95945 (Grass Valley, CA)

Solar Energy Data for 95945

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 95945.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 95945

Solar Radiation Data in 95945

Based on historical 95945 data, solar panels that always track the sun throughout the day will produce the maximum solar energy output in 95945. [1]

The region associated with 95945 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 5.02 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 18% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 6.15 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 95945 that are always titled at the latitude of Grass Valley (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.78 kWh/m2/day, or about 15% greater than the average monthly GHI of 5.02 kWh/m2/day and approximately 6% less than the average monthly DNI of 6.15 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 95945

Solar Radiation Data in 95945

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 95945.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 95945

Solar Radiation Data in 95945

The region associated with 95945 has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.81 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 95945 is August with an average of 7.62 kWh/m2/day, followed by July at 7.48 kWh/m2/day and September at 7.28 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 95945 are December with an average of 3.69 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.1 kWh/m2/day and February at 4.23 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 95945 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 95945

The average monthly solar radiation level in 95945, of 5.81 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 48% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 12% 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: 95945 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 95945 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 95945

Sunrise / Sunset in 95945

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 28, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:53 am
    • Sunset: 7:24 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:31
Solar Energy Statistics for 95945

Best Months for Solar in 95945

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (7.62 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: August (7.54 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (9.46 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (8.16 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 95945

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 95945 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 95945

The Power of Solar in 95945

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 95945. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 95945. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 95945

Solar Radiation Data in 95945

95945 has a average annual solar AC output value of 6355.16 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 95945 is August with an average of 674.77 kWhac, followed by July at 664.23 kWhac and September at 630.64 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 95945 are December with an average of 365.05 kWhac, followed by February with an average of 371.3 kWhac and November at 395.33 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 95945 [5]

Thu Mar 28
44°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 35°F
Max: 47°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 78%
Cloud cover: 70%
Fri Mar 29
38°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 35°F
Max: 39°F
Light breeze: 6 mps E
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 92%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat Mar 30
39°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 35°F
Max: 47°F
Light breeze: 6 mps NE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 96%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Mar 31
46°F
Light Rain
Min: 35°F
Max: 51°F
Light breeze: 6 mps ENE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 77%
Cloud cover: 99%
Mon Apr 1
59°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 35°F
Max: 59°F
Light breeze: 7 mps NE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 38%
Cloud cover: 0%
Tue Apr 2
63°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 39°F
Max: 63°F
Light breeze: 7 mps ENE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 42%
Cloud cover: 0%

More about 95945

About 95945

The ZIP code 95945 is associated with the city of Grass Valley in Nevada County in California.

95945 Solar Power

95945 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 95945, or for more solar-related resources for CA, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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