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Solar Power in 89509 (Reno, NV)

Solar Energy in 89509

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in 89509 with an average of 7.57 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 89509

Solar panels in 89509 that always track the sun throughout the day will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 89509

The total length of the day in 89509 (Reno, NV) today (October 14, 2024) will be 11 hours and 15 minutes. [More]

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89509 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 89509 (Reno, NV)

Solar Energy Data for 89509

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 89509.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 89509

Solar Radiation Data in 89509

Based on historical 89509 data, solar panels that always track the sun throughout the day will produce the maximum solar energy output in 89509. [1]

The region associated with 89509 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 5.1 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 26% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 6.85 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 89509 that are always titled at the latitude of Reno (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 6 kWh/m2/day, or about 18% greater than the average monthly GHI of 5.1 kWh/m2/day and approximately 12% less than the average monthly DNI of 6.85 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 89509

Solar Radiation Data in 89509

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 89509.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 89509

Solar Radiation Data in 89509

The region associated with 89509 has a average annual solar radiation value of 6.14 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 89509 is August with an average of 7.57 kWh/m2/day, followed by September at 7.24 kWh/m2/day and July at 7.22 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 89509 are December with an average of 4.29 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.43 kWh/m2/day and November at 4.78 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 89509 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 89509

The average monthly solar radiation level in 89509, of 6.14 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 56% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 7% 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: 89509 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 89509 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 89509

Sunrise / Sunset in 89509

  • Sunrise/Sunset for October 14, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:07 am
    • Sunset: 6:22 pm
    • Length of Day: 11:15
Solar Energy Statistics for 89509

Best Months for Solar in 89509

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (7.57 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: August (7.28 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (9.6 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (7.97 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 89509

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 89509 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 89509

The Power of Solar in 89509

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 89509. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 89509. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 89509

Solar Radiation Data in 89509

89509 has a average annual solar AC output value of 6836.15 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 89509 is August with an average of 674.51 kWhac, followed by May at 642.71 kWhac and September at 642.06 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 89509 are December with an average of 433.73 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 447.33 kWhac and November at 455.01 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 89509 [5]

Mon Oct 14
70°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 49°F
Max: 75°F
Light breeze: 6 mps ENE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 22%
Cloud cover: 7%
Tue Oct 15
73°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 53°F
Max: 78°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 19%
Cloud cover: 0%
Wed Oct 16
61°F
Light Rain
Min: 48°F
Max: 65°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 45%
Cloud cover: 100%
Thu Oct 17
58°F
Rain And Snow
Min: 37°F
Max: 58°F
Strong breeze: 25 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 31%
Cloud cover: 2%
Fri Oct 18
37°F
Few Clouds
Min: 28°F
Max: 47°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps NNE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 60%
Cloud cover: 13%
Sat Oct 19
46°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 35°F
Max: 53°F
Light breeze: 7 mps NE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 29%
Cloud cover: 0%

More about 89509

About 89509

The ZIP code 89509 is associated with the city of Reno in Washoe County in Nevada.

89509 Solar Power

89509 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 89509, or for more solar-related resources for NV, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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