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Solar Energy in Madera, CA

Solar Energy in Madera

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in Madera with an average of 7.44 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Madera

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Madera

The total length of the day in Madera, CA today (April 19, 2024) will be 13 hours and 22 minutes. [More]

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Madera, CA Solar Energy

Solar Power in Madera, CA

Solar Energy Data in Madera, CA

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Madera, CA

Solar Radiation Data in Madera

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

Madera has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 5.25 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 12% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 5.95 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Madera that are always titled at the latitude of Madera (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.93 kWh/m2/day, or about 13% greater than the average monthly GHI of 5.25 kWh/m2/day and approximately 0% less than the average monthly DNI of 5.95 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 Madera

Solar Radiation Data in Madera, CA

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Madera, CA

Solar Radiation Data in Madera

Madera, CA has a average annual solar radiation value of 6.11 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Madera is August with an average of 7.44 kWh/m2/day, followed by September at 7.39 kWh/m2/day and July at 7.26 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Madera (California) are January with an average of 3.51 kWh/m2/day, followed by December with an average of 3.9 kWh/m2/day and November at 4.84 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Madera

The average monthly solar radiation level in Madera, CA, of 6.11 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 55% 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: Madera vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Madera

  • Sunrise/Sunset for April 19, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:18 am
    • Sunset: 7:40 pm
    • Length of Day: 13:22
Solar Energy Statistics for Madera

Best Months for Solar in Madera

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (7.44 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: August (7.36 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: June (8.7 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (8.19 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Madera

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Solar Power Output in Madera

The Power of Solar in Madera, CA

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Madera, CA

Solar Radiation Data in Madera

Madera (CA) has a average annual solar AC output value of 6647.88 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Madera is August with an average of 658.98 kWhac, followed by May at 646.11 kWhac and July at 645.99 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Madera (California) are January with an average of 337.71 kWhac, followed by December with an average of 382.08 kWhac and February at 435.9 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Madera

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Weather Forecast for Madera, CA [5]

Fri Apr 19
76°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 58°F
Max: 77°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 41%
Cloud cover: 0%
Sat Apr 20
74°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 57°F
Max: 79°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 49%
Cloud cover: 91%
Sun Apr 21
74°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 54°F
Max: 79°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 45%
Cloud cover: 5%
Mon Apr 22
75°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 59°F
Max: 84°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 54%
Cloud cover: 5%
Tue Apr 23
65°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 53°F
Max: 73°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 53%
Cloud cover: 9%
Wed Apr 24
61°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 51°F
Max: 70°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 56%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Madera

About Madera

The city of Madera, CA in Madera County has an approximate population of 61,416. [6]

Madera Solar Power

Madera, CA Solar Energy

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

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