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Solar Energy in Palo Alto, CA

Solar Energy in Palo Alto

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in Palo Alto with an average of 7.18 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Palo Alto

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Palo Alto

The total length of the day in Palo Alto, CA today (December 02, 2024) will be 9 hours and 48 minutes. [More]

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Palo Alto, CA Solar Energy

Solar Power in Palo Alto, CA

Solar Energy Data in Palo Alto, CA

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Palo Alto, CA

Solar Radiation Data in Palo Alto

Based on historical Palo Alto, 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 Palo Alto. [1]

Palo Alto has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 5.01 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 7% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 5.4 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Palo Alto that are always titled at the latitude of Palo Alto (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.72 kWh/m2/day, or about 14% greater than the average monthly GHI of 5.01 kWh/m2/day and approximately 6% greater than the average monthly DNI of 5.4 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 Palo Alto

Solar Radiation Data in Palo Alto, CA

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in Palo Alto.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Palo Alto, CA

Solar Radiation Data in Palo Alto

Palo Alto, CA has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.91 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Palo Alto is August with an average of 7.18 kWh/m2/day, followed by July at 7.05 kWh/m2/day and September at 6.88 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Palo Alto (California) are December with an average of 4.04 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.38 kWh/m2/day and February at 4.79 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: Palo Alto vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in Palo Alto

The average monthly solar radiation level in Palo Alto, CA, of 5.91 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 50% 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: Palo Alto vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average Palo Alto 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 Palo Alto

Sunrise / Sunset in Palo Alto

  • Sunrise/Sunset for December 02, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:04 am
    • Sunset: 4:52 pm
    • Length of Day: 9:48
Solar Energy Statistics for Palo Alto

Best Months for Solar in Palo Alto

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (7.18 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (7.2 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (7.66 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (7.8 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Palo Alto

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Solar Power Output in Palo Alto

The Power of Solar in Palo Alto, CA

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Palo Alto, CA

Solar Radiation Data in Palo Alto

Palo Alto (CA) has a average annual solar AC output value of 6640.2 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Palo Alto is August with an average of 671.13 kWhac, followed by July at 664.55 kWhac and May at 631.1 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Palo Alto (California) are December with an average of 393.74 kWhac, followed by February with an average of 425.74 kWhac and January at 426.29 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Palo Alto

Palo Alto Electricity Costs

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Palo Alto Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Palo Alto, CA [5]

Mon Dec 2
64°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 53°F
Max: 66°F
Calm: 3 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 44%
Cloud cover: 9%
Tue Dec 3
62°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 53°F
Max: 64°F
Calm: 3 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 39%
Cloud cover: 0%
Wed Dec 4
62°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 53°F
Max: 65°F
Light breeze: 5 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 44%
Cloud cover: 0%
Thu Dec 5
61°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 53°F
Max: 64°F
Light breeze: 4 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 52%
Cloud cover: 51%
Fri Dec 6
64°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 54°F
Max: 64°F
Calm: 3 mps NNE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 54%
Cloud cover: 40%
Sat Dec 7
65°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 56°F
Max: 65°F
Light breeze: 5 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 57%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Palo Alto

About Palo Alto

The city of Palo Alto, CA in Santa Clara County has an approximate population of 64,403. [6]

Palo Alto Solar Power

Palo Alto, CA Solar Energy

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

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