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Solar Energy in Brentwood, CA

Solar Energy in Brentwood

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in Brentwood with an average of 7.53 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Brentwood

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Brentwood

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

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Brentwood, CA Solar Energy

Solar Power in Brentwood, CA

Solar Energy Data in Brentwood, CA

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Brentwood, CA

Solar Radiation Data in Brentwood

Based on historical Brentwood, 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 Brentwood. [1]

Brentwood has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 5.12 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 12% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 5.81 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Brentwood that are always titled at the latitude of Brentwood (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.83 kWh/m2/day, or about 14% greater than the average monthly GHI of 5.12 kWh/m2/day and approximately 0% greater than the average monthly DNI of 5.81 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 Brentwood

Solar Radiation Data in Brentwood, CA

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Brentwood, CA

Solar Radiation Data in Brentwood

Brentwood, CA has a average annual solar radiation value of 6.03 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Brentwood is August with an average of 7.53 kWh/m2/day, followed by September at 7.34 kWh/m2/day and July at 7.3 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Brentwood (California) are January with an average of 3.64 kWh/m2/day, followed by December with an average of 3.75 kWh/m2/day and February at 4.62 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Brentwood

The average monthly solar radiation level in Brentwood, CA, of 6.03 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 53% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 9% 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: Brentwood vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Brentwood

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 28, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:56 am
    • Sunset: 7:26 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:30
Solar Energy Statistics for Brentwood

Best Months for Solar in Brentwood

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (7.53 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: August (7.38 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (8.62 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (8.13 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Brentwood

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Solar Power Output in Brentwood

The Power of Solar in Brentwood, CA

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Brentwood, CA

Solar Radiation Data in Brentwood

Brentwood (CA) has a average annual solar AC output value of 6677.31 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Brentwood is August with an average of 686.96 kWhac, followed by July at 669.71 kWhac and May at 657.84 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Brentwood (California) are January with an average of 359.86 kWhac, followed by December with an average of 367.87 kWhac and February at 409.89 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Brentwood

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Weather Forecast for Brentwood, CA [5]

Thu Mar 28
59°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 47°F
Max: 61°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 52%
Cloud cover: 29%
Fri Mar 29
57°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 45°F
Max: 57°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps ESE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 48%
Cloud cover: 99%
Sat Mar 30
53°F
Light Rain
Min: 45°F
Max: 56°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 76%
Cloud cover: 97%
Sun Mar 31
57°F
Light Rain
Min: 43°F
Max: 57°F
Light breeze: 5 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 68%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Apr 1
65°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 45°F
Max: 66°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 47%
Cloud cover: 0%
Tue Apr 2
69°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 47°F
Max: 70°F
Light breeze: 5 mps E
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 49%
Cloud cover: 0%

More about Brentwood

About Brentwood

The city of Brentwood, CA in Contra Costa County has an approximate population of 51,481. [6]

Brentwood Solar Power

Brentwood, CA Solar Energy

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

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