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Solar Power in 96154 (South Lake Tahoe, CA)

Solar Energy in 96154

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in 96154 with an average of 7.57 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 96154

Solar panels in 96154 that always track the sun throughout the day will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 96154

The total length of the day in 96154 (South Lake Tahoe, CA) today (December 26, 2025) will be 9 hours and 31 minutes. [More]

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96154 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 96154 (South Lake Tahoe, CA)

Solar Energy Data for 96154

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 96154.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 96154

Solar Radiation Data in 96154

Based on historical 96154 data, solar panels that always track the sun throughout the day will produce the maximum solar energy output in 96154. [1]

The region associated with 96154 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.87 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 23% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 6.29 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 96154 that are always titled at the latitude of South Lake Tahoe (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.57 kWh/m2/day, or about 14% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.87 kWh/m2/day and approximately 11% less than the average monthly DNI of 6.29 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 96154

Solar Radiation Data in 96154

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 96154.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 96154

Solar Radiation Data in 96154

The region associated with 96154 has a average annual solar radiation value of 6.42 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 96154 is August with an average of 7.57 kWh/m2/day, followed by September at 7.34 kWh/m2/day and July at 7.32 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 96154 are December with an average of 4.58 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 5.07 kWh/m2/day and November at 5.32 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 96154 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 96154

The average monthly solar radiation level in 96154, of 6.42 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 63% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 3% 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: 96154 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 96154 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 96154

Sunrise / Sunset in 96154

  • Sunrise/Sunset for December 26, 2025 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:15 am
    • Sunset: 4:46 pm
    • Length of Day: 9:31
Solar Energy Statistics for 96154

Best Months for Solar in 96154

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (7.57 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: August (7.42 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (10.11 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (8.08 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 96154

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 96154 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 96154

The Power of Solar in 96154

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 96154. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 96154. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 96154

Solar Radiation Data in 96154

96154 has a average annual solar AC output value of 7163.33 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 96154 is August with an average of 676.88 kWhac, followed by April at 655.09 kWhac and July at 654.19 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 96154 are December with an average of 460.77 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 501.12 kWhac and November at 508.74 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 96154 [5]

Fri Dec 26
30°F
Heavy Snow
Min: 21°F
Max: 32°F
Strong breeze: 26 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 94%
Cloud cover: 98%
Sat Dec 27
30°F
Light Snow
Min: 15°F
Max: 31°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 83%
Cloud cover: 12%
Sun Dec 28
31°F
Few Clouds
Min: 15°F
Max: 31°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps E
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 84%
Cloud cover: 22%
Mon Dec 29
35°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 18°F
Max: 35°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps E
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 92%
Cloud cover: 5%
Tue Dec 30
36°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 25°F
Max: 37°F
Light breeze: 5 mps ESE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 99%
Cloud cover: 38%
Wed Dec 31
38°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 32°F
Max: 39°F
Light breeze: 5 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 98%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about 96154

About 96154

The ZIP code 96154 is associated with the city of South Lake Tahoe in El Dorado County in California.

96154 Solar Power

96154 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 96154, or for more solar-related resources for CA, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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