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Solar Energy in Corte Madera, CA

Solar Energy in Corte Madera

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in Corte Madera with an average of 7.25 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Corte Madera

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Corte Madera

The total length of the day in Corte Madera, CA today (March 18, 2024) will be 12 hours and 5 minutes. [More]

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Corte Madera, CA Solar Energy

Solar Power in Corte Madera, CA

Solar Energy Data in Corte Madera, CA

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Corte Madera, CA

Solar Radiation Data in Corte Madera

Based on historical Corte Madera, 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 Corte Madera. [1]

Corte Madera has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.96 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 8% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 5.42 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Corte Madera that are always titled at the latitude of Corte Madera (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.67 kWh/m2/day, or about 14% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.96 kWh/m2/day and approximately 5% greater than the average monthly DNI of 5.42 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 Corte Madera

Solar Radiation Data in Corte Madera, CA

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in Corte Madera.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Corte Madera, CA

Solar Radiation Data in Corte Madera

Corte Madera, CA has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.85 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Corte Madera is August with an average of 7.25 kWh/m2/day, followed by July at 7.16 kWh/m2/day and June at 7.04 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Corte Madera (California) are January with an average of 3.73 kWh/m2/day, followed by December with an average of 3.77 kWh/m2/day and February at 4.56 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: Corte Madera vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in Corte Madera

The average monthly solar radiation level in Corte Madera, CA, of 5.85 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 49% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 11% 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: Corte Madera vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average Corte Madera 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 Corte Madera

Sunrise / Sunset in Corte Madera

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 18, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:15 am
    • Sunset: 7:20 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:5
Solar Energy Statistics for Corte Madera

Best Months for Solar in Corte Madera

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (7.25 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (7.15 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (7.57 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (7.69 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Corte Madera

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Solar Power Output in Corte Madera

The Power of Solar in Corte Madera, CA

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Corte Madera, CA

Solar Radiation Data in Corte Madera

Corte Madera (CA) has a average annual solar AC output value of 6519.04 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Corte Madera is August with an average of 672.78 kWhac, followed by July at 672.72 kWhac and June at 638.71 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Corte Madera (California) are January with an average of 366.03 kWhac, followed by December with an average of 367.26 kWhac and February at 404.12 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Corte Madera

Corte Madera Electricity Costs

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Corte Madera Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Corte Madera, CA [5]

Mon Mar 18
57°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 51°F
Max: 60°F
Light breeze: 7 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 79%
Cloud cover: 55%
Tue Mar 19
59°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 51°F
Max: 60°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 75%
Cloud cover: 10%
Wed Mar 20
59°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 50°F
Max: 59°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 62%
Cloud cover: 100%
Thu Mar 21
60°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 51°F
Max: 60°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 68%
Cloud cover: 4%
Fri Mar 22
58°F
Light Rain
Min: 52°F
Max: 58°F
Fresh Breeze: 18 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 75%
Cloud cover: 86%
Sat Mar 23
56°F
Light Rain
Min: 50°F
Max: 56°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 68%
Cloud cover: 51%

More about Corte Madera

About Corte Madera

The town of Corte Madera, CA in Marin County has an approximate population of 9,253. [6]

Corte Madera Solar Power

Corte Madera, CA Solar Energy

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