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Solar Energy in Orinda, CA

Solar Energy in Orinda

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Solar Panels in Orinda

Solar panels in Orinda that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in Orinda

The total length of the day in Orinda, CA today (October 10, 2026) will be 11 hours and 28 minutes. [More]

Solar Power in Orinda, CA

Solar Energy Data in Orinda, CA

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Solar Energy Analysis for Orinda, CA

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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 Orinda

Solar Radiation Data in Orinda, CA

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Solar Radiation Analysis for Orinda, CA

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

Solar Power Levels in Orinda

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Solar Power: Orinda vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average Orinda solar radiation levels compare to average levels in a city with historcially high levels (NV) and a city with historically low levels (WA). ^[1]

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Solar Data & Statistics for Orinda

Sunrise / Sunset in Orinda

Sunrise/Sunset for October 10, 2026 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 7:11 am
- Sunset: 6:39 pm
- Length of Day: 11:28

Best Months for Solar in Orinda

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Solar Panel Installs in Orinda

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Solar Power Output in Orinda

The Power of Solar in Orinda, CA

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

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Solar Output Analysis for Orinda, CA

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Cost of Utilities in Orinda

Orinda Electricity Costs

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Solar Power Poll: Orinda

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Orinda Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Orinda, CA ^[5]

Sat Oct 10

69°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 56°F
Max: 70°F

Moderate breeze: 13 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 60%
Cloud cover: 9%

Sun Oct 11

67°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 50°F
Max: 71°F

Gentle Breeze: 9 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 52%
Cloud cover: 1%

Mon Oct 12

68°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 50°F
Max: 71°F

Gentle Breeze: 9 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 44%
Cloud cover: 0%

Tue Oct 13

71°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 52°F
Max: 77°F

Gentle Breeze: 8 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 26%
Cloud cover: 2%

Wed Oct 14

70°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 54°F
Max: 79°F

Light breeze: 6 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 53%
Cloud cover: 0%

Thu Oct 15

74°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 55°F
Max: 84°F

Light breeze: 5 mps NNE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 36%
Cloud cover: 3%

More about Orinda

About Orinda

The city of Orinda, CA in Contra Costa County has an approximate population of 17,643. ^[6]

Orinda, CA Solar Energy

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