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Solar Energy in Indian Wells, CA

Solar Energy in Indian Wells

The month of September has the highest historical solar radition values in Indian Wells with an average of 7.27 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Indian Wells

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Indian Wells

The total length of the day in Indian Wells, CA today (October 14, 2024) will be 11 hours and 25 minutes. [More]

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Indian Wells, CA Solar Energy

Solar Power in Indian Wells, CA

Solar Energy Data in Indian Wells, CA

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Indian Wells, CA

Solar Radiation Data in Indian Wells

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

Indian Wells has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 5.81 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 23% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 7.52 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Indian Wells that are always titled at the latitude of Indian Wells (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 6.72 kWh/m2/day, or about 16% greater than the average monthly GHI of 5.81 kWh/m2/day and approximately 11% less than the average monthly DNI of 7.52 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 Indian Wells

Solar Radiation Data in Indian Wells, CA

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in Indian Wells.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Indian Wells, CA

Solar Radiation Data in Indian Wells

Indian Wells, CA has a average annual solar radiation value of 6.68 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Indian Wells is September with an average of 7.27 kWh/m2/day, followed by April at 7.17 kWh/m2/day and March at 7.12 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Indian Wells (California) are December with an average of 5.62 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 5.79 kWh/m2/day and November at 6.22 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: Indian Wells vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in Indian Wells

The average monthly solar radiation level in Indian Wells, CA, of 6.68 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 70% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 1% greater 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: Indian Wells vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average Indian Wells 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 Indian Wells

Sunrise / Sunset in Indian Wells

  • Sunrise/Sunset for October 14, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:48 am
    • Sunset: 6:13 pm
    • Length of Day: 11:25
Solar Energy Statistics for Indian Wells

Best Months for Solar in Indian Wells

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation September (7.27 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: May (7.42 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: June (9.41 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (8.29 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Indian Wells

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Solar Power Output in Indian Wells

The Power of Solar in Indian Wells, CA

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Indian Wells, CA

Solar Radiation Data in Indian Wells

Indian Wells (CA) has a average annual solar AC output value of 7260.96 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Indian Wells is March with an average of 674.67 kWhac, followed by April at 649.73 kWhac and May at 649.26 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Indian Wells (California) are December with an average of 543.05 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 548.89 kWhac and February at 549.34 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Indian Wells

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Weather Forecast for Indian Wells, CA [5]

Mon Oct 14
93°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 77°F
Max: 97°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 11%
Cloud cover: 0%
Tue Oct 15
93°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 77°F
Max: 97°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps ESE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 12%
Cloud cover: 0%
Wed Oct 16
87°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 74°F
Max: 92°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps ESE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 26%
Cloud cover: 8%
Thu Oct 17
82°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 69°F
Max: 87°F
Moderate breeze: 12 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 30%
Cloud cover: 0%
Fri Oct 18
73°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 63°F
Max: 77°F
Strong breeze: 25 mps N
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 28%
Cloud cover: 0%
Sat Oct 19
72°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 58°F
Max: 77°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps NNE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 10%
Cloud cover: 0%

More about Indian Wells

About Indian Wells

The city of Indian Wells, CA in Riverside County has an approximate population of 4,958. [6]

Indian Wells Solar Power

Indian Wells, CA Solar Energy

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

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