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Solar Energy in Bell Gardens, CA

Solar Energy in Bell Gardens

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in Bell Gardens with an average of 7.05 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Bell Gardens

Solar panels in Bell Gardens that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in Bell Gardens

The total length of the day in Bell Gardens, CA today (March 18, 2024) will be 12 hours and 6 minutes. [More]

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Bell Gardens, CA Solar Energy

Solar Power in Bell Gardens, CA

Solar Energy Data in Bell Gardens, CA

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Bell Gardens, CA

Solar Radiation Data in Bell Gardens

Based on historical Bell Gardens, CA data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in Bell Gardens. [1]

Bell Gardens has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 5.23 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 5% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 5.53 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Bell Gardens that are always titled at the latitude of Bell Gardens (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.96 kWh/m2/day, or about 14% greater than the average monthly GHI of 5.23 kWh/m2/day and approximately 8% greater than the average monthly DNI of 5.53 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 Bell Gardens

Solar Radiation Data in Bell Gardens, CA

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in Bell Gardens.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Bell Gardens, CA

Solar Radiation Data in Bell Gardens

Bell Gardens, CA has a average annual solar radiation value of 6.16 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Bell Gardens is August with an average of 7.05 kWh/m2/day, followed by September at 6.83 kWh/m2/day and July at 6.59 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Bell Gardens (California) are December with an average of 4.99 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 5.33 kWh/m2/day and February at 5.68 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: Bell Gardens vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in Bell Gardens

The average monthly solar radiation level in Bell Gardens, CA, of 6.16 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 57% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 7% 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: Bell Gardens vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average Bell Gardens 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 Bell Gardens

Sunrise / Sunset in Bell Gardens

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 18, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:57 am
    • Sunset: 7:03 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:6
Solar Energy Statistics for Bell Gardens

Best Months for Solar in Bell Gardens

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (7.05 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: August (7.06 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (7.14 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (7.57 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Bell Gardens

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Solar Power Output in Bell Gardens

The Power of Solar in Bell Gardens, CA

Monthly AC solar system output averages for Bell Gardens (ca). Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in Bell Gardens. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for Bell Gardens, CA

Solar Radiation Data in Bell Gardens

Bell Gardens (CA) has a average annual solar AC output value of 6778.84 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Bell Gardens is August with an average of 642.84 kWhac, followed by March at 608.96 kWhac and July at 606.61 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Bell Gardens (California) are December with an average of 483.55 kWhac, followed by February with an average of 486.84 kWhac and January at 503.33 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Bell Gardens

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Weather Forecast for Bell Gardens, CA [5]

Mon Mar 18
73°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 57°F
Max: 73°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 37%
Cloud cover: 9%
Tue Mar 19
72°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 59°F
Max: 73°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 39%
Cloud cover: 31%
Wed Mar 20
70°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 60°F
Max: 73°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 45%
Cloud cover: 0%
Thu Mar 21
67°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 60°F
Max: 73°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 54%
Cloud cover: 78%
Fri Mar 22
67°F
Few Clouds
Min: 59°F
Max: 72°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 53%
Cloud cover: 22%
Sat Mar 23
60°F
Light Rain
Min: 57°F
Max: 61°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 64%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Bell Gardens

About Bell Gardens

The city of Bell Gardens, CA in Los Angeles County has an approximate population of 42,072. [6]

Bell Gardens Solar Power

Bell Gardens, CA Solar Energy

To learn more about solar energy and solar power Bell Gardens, CA, or for more solar-related resources for Bell Gardens, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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