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Solar Energy in Buellton, CA

Solar Energy in Buellton

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in Buellton with an average of 7.11 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Buellton

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Buellton

The total length of the day in Buellton, CA today (April 25, 2024) will be 13 hours and 28 minutes. [More]

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Buellton, CA Solar Energy

Solar Power in Buellton, CA

Solar Energy Data in Buellton, CA

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Buellton, CA

Solar Radiation Data in Buellton

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

Buellton has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 5.47 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 16% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 6.51 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Buellton that are always titled at the latitude of Buellton (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 6.3 kWh/m2/day, or about 15% greater than the average monthly GHI of 5.47 kWh/m2/day and approximately 3% less than the average monthly DNI of 6.51 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 Buellton

Solar Radiation Data in Buellton, CA

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Buellton, CA

Solar Radiation Data in Buellton

Buellton, CA has a average annual solar radiation value of 6.25 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Buellton is August with an average of 7.11 kWh/m2/day, followed by September at 7 kWh/m2/day and July at 6.84 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Buellton (California) are January with an average of 4.9 kWh/m2/day, followed by December with an average of 5.14 kWh/m2/day and February at 5.4 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Buellton

The average monthly solar radiation level in Buellton, CA, of 6.25 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 59% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 5% 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: Buellton vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Buellton

  • Sunrise/Sunset for April 25, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:14 am
    • Sunset: 7:42 pm
    • Length of Day: 13:28
Solar Energy Statistics for Buellton

Best Months for Solar in Buellton

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (7.11 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: August (7.26 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (7.97 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (7.83 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Buellton

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Solar Power Output in Buellton

The Power of Solar in Buellton, CA

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Buellton, CA

Solar Radiation Data in Buellton

Buellton (CA) has a average annual solar AC output value of 6983.81 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Buellton is August with an average of 661.32 kWhac, followed by July at 641.14 kWhac and May at 637.97 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Buellton (California) are January with an average of 474.99 kWhac, followed by February with an average of 475.54 kWhac and December at 497.79 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Buellton

Buellton Electricity Costs

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Weather Forecast for Buellton, CA [5]

Thu Apr 25
65°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 50°F
Max: 66°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 54%
Cloud cover: 57%
Fri Apr 26
67°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 49°F
Max: 67°F
Fresh Breeze: 19 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 48%
Cloud cover: 0%
Sat Apr 27
71°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 45°F
Max: 72°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 35%
Cloud cover: 0%
Sun Apr 28
73°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 49°F
Max: 73°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 36%
Cloud cover: 0%
Mon Apr 29
72°F
Few Clouds
Min: 50°F
Max: 74°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 42%
Cloud cover: 16%
Tue Apr 30
73°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 53°F
Max: 75°F
Light breeze: 6 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 33%
Cloud cover: 0%

More about Buellton

About Buellton

The city of Buellton, CA in Santa Barbara County has an approximate population of 4,828. [6]

Buellton Solar Power

Buellton, CA Solar Energy

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

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