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Solar Power in 96140 (Carnelian Bay, CA)

Solar Energy in 96140

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Solar Panels in 96140

Solar panels in 96140 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 96140

The total length of the day in 96140 (Carnelian Bay, CA) today (August 18, 2026) will be 13 hours and 38 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 96140 (Carnelian Bay, CA)

Solar Energy Data for 96140

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Solar Energy Analysis for 96140

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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 96140

Solar Radiation Data in 96140

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 96140

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Solar Power Comparison: 96140 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 96140

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Solar Power: 96140 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 96140 solar radiation levels compare to average levels in a city with historcially high levels (NV) and a city with historically low levels (WA). ^[1]

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Solar Data & Statistics for 96140

Sunrise / Sunset in 96140

Sunrise/Sunset for August 18, 2026 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 6:15 am
- Sunset: 7:53 pm
- Length of Day: 13:38

Best Months for Solar in 96140

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Solar Panel Installs in 96140

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Solar Power Output in 96140

The Power of Solar in 96140

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 96140. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 96140. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 96140

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Weather Forecast for 96140 ^[5]

Tue Aug 18

82°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 56°F
Max: 83°F

Moderate breeze: 14 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 21%
Cloud cover: 2%

Wed Aug 19

84°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 56°F
Max: 85°F

Moderate breeze: 14 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 18%
Cloud cover: 0%

Thu Aug 20

77°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 56°F
Max: 80°F

Moderate breeze: 14 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 20%
Cloud cover: 95%

Fri Aug 21

76°F

Few Clouds
Min: 55°F
Max: 76°F

Moderate breeze: 14 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 22%
Cloud cover: 24%

Sat Aug 22

76°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 54°F
Max: 76°F

Moderate breeze: 14 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 25%
Cloud cover: 86%

Sun Aug 23

78°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 56°F
Max: 78°F

Moderate breeze: 14 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 25%
Cloud cover: 0%

More about 96140

About 96140

The ZIP code 96140 is associated with the city of Carnelian Bay in Placer County in California.

96140 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 96140, or for more solar-related resources for CA, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.