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Solar Energy in Berkeley, CA

Solar Energy in Berkeley

The month of June has the highest historical solar radition values in Berkeley with an average of 6.8 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Berkeley

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Berkeley

The total length of the day in Berkeley, CA today (March 28, 2024) will be 12 hours and 30 minutes. [More]

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Berkeley, CA Solar Energy

Solar Power in Berkeley, CA

Solar Energy Data in Berkeley, CA

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Berkeley, CA

Solar Radiation Data in Berkeley

Based on historical Berkeley, 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 Berkeley. [1]

Berkeley has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.82 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 3% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.95 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Berkeley that are always titled at the latitude of Berkeley (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.5 kWh/m2/day, or about 14% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.82 kWh/m2/day and approximately 11% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.95 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 Berkeley

Solar Radiation Data in Berkeley, CA

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Berkeley, CA

Solar Radiation Data in Berkeley

Berkeley, CA has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.68 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Berkeley is June with an average of 6.8 kWh/m2/day, followed by July at 6.74 kWh/m2/day and August at 6.66 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Berkeley (California) are January with an average of 3.79 kWh/m2/day, followed by December with an average of 3.9 kWh/m2/day and February at 4.39 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Berkeley

The average monthly solar radiation level in Berkeley, CA, of 5.68 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 45% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 14% 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: Berkeley vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Berkeley

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 28, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:58 am
    • Sunset: 7:28 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:30
Solar Energy Statistics for Berkeley

Best Months for Solar in Berkeley

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation June (6.8 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (6.79 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: June (6.73 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (7.45 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Berkeley

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Solar Power Output in Berkeley

The Power of Solar in Berkeley, CA

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Berkeley, CA

Solar Radiation Data in Berkeley

Berkeley (CA) has a average annual solar AC output value of 6350.33 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Berkeley is July with an average of 628.31 kWhac, followed by August at 618.35 kWhac and June at 615.07 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Berkeley (California) are January with an average of 373.14 kWhac, followed by December with an average of 383.82 kWhac and February at 389.56 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Berkeley

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Weather Forecast for Berkeley, CA [5]

Thu Mar 28
58°F
Light Rain
Min: 49°F
Max: 58°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 55%
Cloud cover: 40%
Fri Mar 29
49°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 48°F
Max: 50°F
Fresh Breeze: 18 mps ESE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 83%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat Mar 30
53°F
Light Rain
Min: 46°F
Max: 58°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps NNE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 72%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Mar 31
56°F
Light Rain
Min: 48°F
Max: 57°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 63%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Apr 1
63°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 47°F
Max: 63°F
Light breeze: 7 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 47%
Cloud cover: 0%
Tue Apr 2
67°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 51°F
Max: 67°F
Light breeze: 6 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 49%
Cloud cover: 0%

More about Berkeley

About Berkeley

The city of Berkeley, CA in Alameda County has an approximate population of 112,580. [6]

Berkeley Solar Power

Berkeley, CA Solar Energy

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

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