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Solar Energy in Carlsbad, CA

Solar Energy in Carlsbad

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in Carlsbad with an average of 6.69 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Carlsbad

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Carlsbad

The total length of the day in Carlsbad, CA today (March 29, 2024) will be 12 hours and 28 minutes. [More]

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Carlsbad, CA Solar Energy

Solar Power in Carlsbad, CA

Solar Energy Data in Carlsbad, CA

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Carlsbad, CA

Solar Radiation Data in Carlsbad

Based on historical Carlsbad, 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 Carlsbad. [1]

Carlsbad has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 5 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 1% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 5.06 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Carlsbad that are always titled at the latitude of Carlsbad (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.72 kWh/m2/day, or about 14% greater than the average monthly GHI of 5 kWh/m2/day and approximately 13% greater than the average monthly DNI of 5.06 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 Carlsbad

Solar Radiation Data in Carlsbad, CA

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Carlsbad, CA

Solar Radiation Data in Carlsbad

Carlsbad, CA has a average annual solar radiation value of 6.05 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Carlsbad is August with an average of 6.69 kWh/m2/day, followed by September at 6.58 kWh/m2/day and March at 6.47 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Carlsbad (California) are December with an average of 5.31 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 5.5 kWh/m2/day and November at 5.79 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Carlsbad

The average monthly solar radiation level in Carlsbad, CA, of 6.05 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 54% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 8% 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: Carlsbad vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Carlsbad

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 29, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:39 am
    • Sunset: 7:07 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:28
Solar Energy Statistics for Carlsbad

Best Months for Solar in Carlsbad

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (6.69 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: April (6.6 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: April (6.19 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.54 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Carlsbad

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Solar Power Output in Carlsbad

The Power of Solar in Carlsbad, CA

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Carlsbad, CA

Solar Radiation Data in Carlsbad

Carlsbad (CA) has a average annual solar AC output value of 6714.31 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Carlsbad is August with an average of 614.44 kWhac, followed by March at 612.02 kWhac and April at 589.23 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Carlsbad (California) are February with an average of 508.21 kWhac, followed by December with an average of 514.24 kWhac and January at 524.95 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Carlsbad

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Weather Forecast for Carlsbad, CA [5]

Fri Mar 29
59°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 53°F
Max: 60°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 58%
Cloud cover: 7%
Sat Mar 30
53°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 53°F
Max: 57°F
Strong breeze: 24 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 87%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Mar 31
57°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 53°F
Max: 59°F
Moderate breeze: 18 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 75%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Apr 1
59°F
Light Rain
Min: 52°F
Max: 61°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 65%
Cloud cover: 9%
Tue Apr 2
63°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 54°F
Max: 64°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 59%
Cloud cover: 0%
Wed Apr 3
66°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 57°F
Max: 66°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 58%
Cloud cover: 0%

More about Carlsbad

About Carlsbad

The city of Carlsbad, CA in San Diego County has an approximate population of 105,328. [6]

Carlsbad Solar Power

Carlsbad, CA Solar Energy

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

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