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Solar Power in 96158 (South Lake Tahoe, CA)

Solar Energy in 96158

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Solar Panels in 96158

Solar panels in 96158 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 96158

The total length of the day in 96158 (South Lake Tahoe, CA) today (September 13, 2025) will be 12 hours and 34 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 96158 (South Lake Tahoe, CA)

Solar Energy Data for 96158

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Solar Energy Analysis for 96158

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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 96158

Solar Radiation Data in 96158

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 96158

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Solar Power Comparison: 96158 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 96158

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Solar Power: 96158 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 96158 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 96158

Sunrise / Sunset in 96158

Sunrise/Sunset for September 13, 2025 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 6:38 am
- Sunset: 7:12 pm
- Length of Day: 12:34

Best Months for Solar in 96158

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Solar Panel Installs in 96158

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Solar Power Output in 96158

The Power of Solar in 96158

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 96158. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 96158. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 96158

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Weather Forecast for 96158 ^[5]

Sat Sep 13

64°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 42°F
Max: 67°F

Moderate breeze: 15 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 38%
Cloud cover: 0%

Sun Sep 14

68°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 44°F
Max: 69°F

Moderate breeze: 14 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 28%
Cloud cover: 0%

Mon Sep 15

71°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 50°F
Max: 74°F

Gentle Breeze: 11 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 22%
Cloud cover: 0%

Tue Sep 16

74°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 53°F
Max: 76°F

Gentle Breeze: 12 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 24%
Cloud cover: 0%

Wed Sep 17

72°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 56°F
Max: 77°F

Gentle Breeze: 9 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 27%
Cloud cover: 0%

Thu Sep 18

67°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 54°F
Max: 70°F

Moderate breeze: 13 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 31%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about 96158

About 96158

The ZIP code 96158 is associated with the city of South Lake Tahoe in El Dorado County in California.

96158 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 96158, or for more solar-related resources for CA, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.