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Solar Power in 96157 (South Lake Tahoe, CA)

Solar Energy in 96157

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Solar Panels in 96157

Solar panels in 96157 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 96157

The total length of the day in 96157 (South Lake Tahoe, CA) today (September 16, 2025) will be 12 hours and 26 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 96157 (South Lake Tahoe, CA)

Solar Energy Data for 96157

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Solar Energy Analysis for 96157

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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 96157

Solar Radiation Data in 96157

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 96157

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Solar Power Comparison: 96157 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 96157

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Solar Power: 96157 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 96157 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 96157

Sunrise / Sunset in 96157

Sunrise/Sunset for September 16, 2025 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 6:41 am
- Sunset: 7:07 pm
- Length of Day: 12:26

Best Months for Solar in 96157

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Solar Panel Installs in 96157

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Solar Power Output in 96157

The Power of Solar in 96157

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 96157. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 96157. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 96157

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Weather Forecast for 96157 ^[5]

Tue Sep 16

75°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 49°F
Max: 79°F

Moderate breeze: 13 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 30%
Cloud cover: 0%

Wed Sep 17

72°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 55°F
Max: 74°F

Gentle Breeze: 8 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 29%
Cloud cover: 0%

Thu Sep 18

71°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 56°F
Max: 74°F

Gentle Breeze: 9 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 23%
Cloud cover: 100%

Fri Sep 19

53°F

Light Rain
Min: 50°F
Max: 56°F

Light breeze: 6 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 79%
Cloud cover: 100%

Sat Sep 20

63°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 50°F
Max: 68°F

Moderate breeze: 16 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 50%
Cloud cover: 2%

Sun Sep 21

66°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 52°F
Max: 70°F

Moderate breeze: 13 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 35%
Cloud cover: 0%

More about 96157

About 96157

The ZIP code 96157 is associated with the city of South Lake Tahoe in El Dorado County in California.

96157 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 96157, or for more solar-related resources for CA, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.