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Solar Energy in Redwood City, CA

Solar Energy in Redwood City

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in Redwood City with an average of 7.29 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Redwood City

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Redwood City

The total length of the day in Redwood City, CA today (March 29, 2024) will be 12 hours and 32 minutes. [More]

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Redwood City, CA Solar Energy

Solar Power in Redwood City, CA

Solar Energy Data in Redwood City, CA

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Redwood City, CA

Solar Radiation Data in Redwood City

Based on historical Redwood City, 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 Redwood City. [1]

Redwood City has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 5.09 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 10% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 5.65 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Redwood City that are always titled at the latitude of Redwood City (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.83 kWh/m2/day, or about 15% greater than the average monthly GHI of 5.09 kWh/m2/day and approximately 3% greater than the average monthly DNI of 5.65 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 Redwood City

Solar Radiation Data in Redwood City, CA

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in Redwood City.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Redwood City, CA

Solar Radiation Data in Redwood City

Redwood City, CA has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.97 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Redwood City is August with an average of 7.29 kWh/m2/day, followed by July at 7.19 kWh/m2/day and September at 7.11 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Redwood City (California) are December with an average of 4.01 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.04 kWh/m2/day and February at 4.48 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: Redwood City vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in Redwood City

The average monthly solar radiation level in Redwood City, CA, of 5.97 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 52% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 10% 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: Redwood City vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average Redwood City 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 Redwood City

Sunrise / Sunset in Redwood City

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 29, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:57 am
    • Sunset: 7:29 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:32
Solar Energy Statistics for Redwood City

Best Months for Solar in Redwood City

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (7.29 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (7.3 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (8.02 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (7.88 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Redwood City

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Solar Power Output in Redwood City

The Power of Solar in Redwood City, CA

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Redwood City, CA

Solar Radiation Data in Redwood City

Redwood City (CA) has a average annual solar AC output value of 6776.97 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Redwood City is August with an average of 686.57 kWhac, followed by July at 685.3 kWhac and June at 648.16 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Redwood City (California) are February with an average of 396.65 kWhac, followed by December with an average of 399.03 kWhac and January at 401.82 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Redwood City

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Redwood City Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Redwood City, CA [5]

Fri Mar 29
47°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 46°F
Max: 51°F
Fresh Breeze: 19 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 88%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat Mar 30
58°F
Light Rain
Min: 45°F
Max: 58°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps NNE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 53%
Cloud cover: 79%
Sun Mar 31
52°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 47°F
Max: 53°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 83%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Apr 1
62°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 47°F
Max: 62°F
Light breeze: 6 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 44%
Cloud cover: 0%
Tue Apr 2
65°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 51°F
Max: 67°F
Light breeze: 6 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 51%
Cloud cover: 0%
Wed Apr 3
66°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 51°F
Max: 66°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 59%
Cloud cover: 32%

More about Redwood City

About Redwood City

The city of Redwood City, CA in San Mateo County has an approximate population of 76,815. [6]

Redwood City Solar Power

Redwood City, CA Solar Energy

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

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