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Solar Energy in Orinda, CA

Solar Energy in Orinda

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in Orinda with an average of 7.28 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Orinda

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Orinda

The total length of the day in Orinda, CA today (March 29, 2024) will be 12 hours and 32 minutes. [More]

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Orinda, CA Solar Energy

Solar Power in Orinda, CA

Solar Energy Data in Orinda, CA

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Orinda, CA

Solar Radiation Data in Orinda

Based on historical Orinda, 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 Orinda. [1]

Orinda has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.86 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 7% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 5.21 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Orinda that are always titled at the latitude of Orinda (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.55 kWh/m2/day, or about 14% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.86 kWh/m2/day and approximately 7% greater than the average monthly DNI of 5.21 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 Orinda

Solar Radiation Data in Orinda, CA

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Orinda, CA

Solar Radiation Data in Orinda

Orinda, CA has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.89 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Orinda is August with an average of 7.28 kWh/m2/day, followed by July at 7.17 kWh/m2/day and September at 7.14 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Orinda (California) are January with an average of 3.66 kWh/m2/day, followed by December with an average of 3.97 kWh/m2/day and February at 4.35 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Orinda

The average monthly solar radiation level in Orinda, CA, of 5.89 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 50% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 11% 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: Orinda vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Orinda

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 29, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:57 am
    • Sunset: 7:29 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:32
Solar Energy Statistics for Orinda

Best Months for Solar in Orinda

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (7.28 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (6.97 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (7.22 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (7.55 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Orinda

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Solar Power Output in Orinda

The Power of Solar in Orinda, CA

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Orinda, CA

Solar Radiation Data in Orinda

Orinda (CA) has a average annual solar AC output value of 6614.98 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Orinda is July with an average of 677.34 kWhac, followed by August at 676.29 kWhac and May at 648.56 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Orinda (California) are January with an average of 360.01 kWhac, followed by February with an average of 387.87 kWhac and December at 392.41 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Orinda

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Weather Forecast for Orinda, CA [5]

Fri Mar 29
47°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 46°F
Max: 50°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 82%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat Mar 30
57°F
Light Rain
Min: 43°F
Max: 57°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps NNE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 56%
Cloud cover: 66%
Sun Mar 31
54°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 45°F
Max: 55°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 72%
Cloud cover: 93%
Mon Apr 1
64°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 46°F
Max: 64°F
Light breeze: 6 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 41%
Cloud cover: 0%
Tue Apr 2
69°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 49°F
Max: 69°F
Light breeze: 7 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 46%
Cloud cover: 0%
Wed Apr 3
60°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 45°F
Max: 60°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 64%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Orinda

About Orinda

The city of Orinda, CA in Contra Costa County has an approximate population of 17,643. [6]

Orinda Solar Power

Orinda, CA Solar Energy

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

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