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Solar Power in 94023 (Los Altos, CA)

Solar Energy in 94023

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in 94023 with an average of 7.31 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 94023

Solar panels in 94023 that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 94023

The total length of the day in 94023 (Los Altos, CA) today (May 07, 2024) will be 14 hours and 1 minutes. [More]

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94023 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 94023 (Los Altos, CA)

Solar Energy Data for 94023

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 94023.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 94023

Solar Radiation Data in 94023

Based on historical 94023 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 94023. [1]

The region associated with 94023 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 5.11 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 12% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 5.82 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 94023 that are always titled at the latitude of Los Altos (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.84 kWh/m2/day, or about 14% greater than the average monthly GHI of 5.11 kWh/m2/day and approximately 0% greater than the average monthly DNI of 5.82 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 94023

Solar Radiation Data in 94023

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 94023.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 94023

Solar Radiation Data in 94023

The region associated with 94023 has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.96 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 94023 is August with an average of 7.31 kWh/m2/day, followed by July at 7.19 kWh/m2/day and June at 7.07 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 94023 are January with an average of 3.9 kWh/m2/day, followed by December with an average of 4.02 kWh/m2/day and February at 4.81 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 94023 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 94023

The average monthly solar radiation level in 94023, of 5.96 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: 94023 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 94023 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 94023

Sunrise / Sunset in 94023

  • Sunrise/Sunset for May 07, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:04 am
    • Sunset: 8:05 pm
    • Length of Day: 14:1
Solar Energy Statistics for 94023

Best Months for Solar in 94023

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (7.31 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (7.3 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (8.28 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (7.92 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 94023

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 94023 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 94023

The Power of Solar in 94023

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 94023. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 94023. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 94023

Solar Radiation Data in 94023

94023 has a average annual solar AC output value of 6695.63 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 94023 is August with an average of 679.11 kWhac, followed by July at 677.73 kWhac and June at 647.34 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 94023 are January with an average of 382.07 kWhac, followed by December with an average of 392.71 kWhac and February at 427.29 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 94023 [5]

Tue May 7
66°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 48°F
Max: 70°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 41%
Cloud cover: 6%
Wed May 8
75°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 51°F
Max: 79°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps N
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 16%
Cloud cover: 0%
Thu May 9
82°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 54°F
Max: 84°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 21%
Cloud cover: 0%
Fri May 10
85°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 59°F
Max: 85°F
Light breeze: 7 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 21%
Cloud cover: 0%
Sat May 11
86°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 61°F
Max: 86°F
Light breeze: 7 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 18%
Cloud cover: 0%
Sun May 12
82°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 56°F
Max: 82°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 20%
Cloud cover: 0%

More about 94023

About 94023

The ZIP code 94023 is associated with the city of Los Altos in Santa Clara County in California.

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94023 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 94023, or for more solar-related resources for CA, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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