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Solar Energy in Gridley, CA

Solar Energy in Gridley

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in Gridley with an average of 7.48 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Gridley

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Gridley

The total length of the day in Gridley, CA today (March 28, 2024) will be 12 hours and 32 minutes. [More]

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Gridley, CA Solar Energy

Solar Power in Gridley, CA

Solar Energy Data in Gridley, CA

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Gridley, CA

Solar Radiation Data in Gridley

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

Gridley has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 5.01 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 14% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 5.82 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Gridley that are always titled at the latitude of Gridley (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.74 kWh/m2/day, or about 15% greater than the average monthly GHI of 5.01 kWh/m2/day and approximately 1% less than the average monthly DNI of 5.82 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 Gridley

Solar Radiation Data in Gridley, CA

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Gridley, CA

Solar Radiation Data in Gridley

Gridley, CA has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.77 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Gridley is August with an average of 7.48 kWh/m2/day, followed by July at 7.41 kWh/m2/day and September at 7.13 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Gridley (California) are January with an average of 3.17 kWh/m2/day, followed by December with an average of 3.53 kWh/m2/day and February at 4.14 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Gridley

The average monthly solar radiation level in Gridley, CA, of 5.77 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 47% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 13% 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: Gridley vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Gridley

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 28, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:55 am
    • Sunset: 7:27 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:32
Solar Energy Statistics for Gridley

Best Months for Solar in Gridley

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (7.48 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (7.41 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (8.83 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (8.07 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Gridley

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Solar Power Output in Gridley

The Power of Solar in Gridley, CA

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Gridley, CA

Solar Radiation Data in Gridley

Gridley (CA) has a average annual solar AC output value of 6279.39 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Gridley is August with an average of 663.27 kWhac, followed by July at 658.44 kWhac and June at 618.58 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Gridley (California) are January with an average of 312.2 kWhac, followed by December with an average of 343.48 kWhac and February at 362.44 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Gridley

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Gridley Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Gridley, CA [5]

Thu Mar 28
56°F
Light Rain
Min: 44°F
Max: 58°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 62%
Cloud cover: 19%
Fri Mar 29
51°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 44°F
Max: 53°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps ESE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 70%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat Mar 30
51°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 45°F
Max: 56°F
Light breeze: 7 mps NNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 85%
Cloud cover: 98%
Sun Mar 31
57°F
Light Rain
Min: 47°F
Max: 58°F
Light breeze: 7 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 69%
Cloud cover: 98%
Mon Apr 1
66°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 41°F
Max: 68°F
Light breeze: 5 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 43%
Cloud cover: 0%
Tue Apr 2
67°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 47°F
Max: 68°F
Light breeze: 5 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 53%
Cloud cover: 0%

More about Gridley

About Gridley

The city of Gridley, CA in Butte County has an approximate population of 6,584. [6]

Gridley Solar Power

Gridley, CA Solar Energy

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

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