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Solar Energy in Renton, WA

Solar Energy in Renton

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Renton with an average of 6.28 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Renton

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Renton

The total length of the day in Renton, WA today (March 28, 2024) will be 12 hours and 40 minutes. [More]

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Renton, WA Solar Energy

Solar Power in Renton, WA

Solar Energy Data in Renton, WA

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Renton, WA

Solar Radiation Data in Renton

Based on historical Renton, WA data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in Renton. [1]

Renton has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.44 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 3% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.33 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Renton that are always titled at the latitude of Renton (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 3.95 kWh/m2/day, or about 15% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.44 kWh/m2/day and approximately 19% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.33 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 Renton

Solar Radiation Data in Renton, WA

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Renton, WA

Solar Radiation Data in Renton

Renton, WA has a average annual solar radiation value of 3.95 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Renton is July with an average of 6.28 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 5.77 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.39 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Renton (Washington) are January with an average of 1.82 kWh/m2/day, followed by December with an average of 1.93 kWh/m2/day and November at 2.01 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Renton

The average monthly solar radiation level in Renton, WA, of 3.95 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 1% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 40% 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: Renton vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Renton

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 28, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:53 am
    • Sunset: 7:33 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:40
Solar Energy Statistics for Renton

Best Months for Solar in Renton

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.28 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.97 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (6.18 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.34 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Renton

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Solar Power Output in Renton

The Power of Solar in Renton, WA

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Renton, WA

Solar Radiation Data in Renton

Renton (WA) has a average annual solar AC output value of 4413.44 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Renton is July with an average of 571.98 kWhac, followed by August at 526.1 kWhac and May at 488.71 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Renton (Washington) are January with an average of 180.92 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 191.76 kWhac and December at 194.04 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Renton

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Renton Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Renton, WA [5]

Thu Mar 28
47°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 42°F
Max: 51°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 84%
Cloud cover: 100%
Fri Mar 29
54°F
Light Rain
Min: 40°F
Max: 55°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps N
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 53%
Cloud cover: 87%
Sat Mar 30
56°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 38°F
Max: 58°F
Light breeze: 5 mps N
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 50%
Cloud cover: 85%
Sun Mar 31
59°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 40°F
Max: 59°F
Light breeze: 7 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 45%
Cloud cover: 1%
Mon Apr 1
64°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 42°F
Max: 66°F
Calm: 3 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 40%
Cloud cover: 38%
Tue Apr 2
68°F
Few Clouds
Min: 47°F
Max: 69°F
Light breeze: 6 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 48%
Cloud cover: 17%

More about Renton

About Renton

The city of Renton, WA in King County has an approximate population of 90,927. [6]

Renton Solar Power

Renton, WA Solar Energy

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

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