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Solar Energy in Palm Desert, CA

Solar Energy in Palm Desert

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Solar Panels in Palm Desert

Solar panels in Palm Desert that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in Palm Desert

The total length of the day in Palm Desert, CA today (September 10, 2026) will be 12 hours and 36 minutes. [More]

Solar Power in Palm Desert, CA

Solar Energy Data in Palm Desert, CA

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

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Solar Energy Analysis for Palm Desert, CA

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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 Palm Desert

Solar Radiation Data in Palm Desert, CA

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Solar Radiation Analysis for Palm Desert, CA

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Solar Power Comparison: Palm Desert vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in Palm Desert

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Solar Power: Palm Desert vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average Palm Desert solar radiation levels compare to average levels in a city with historcially high levels (NV) and a city with historically low levels (WA). ^[1]

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Solar Data & Statistics for Palm Desert

Sunrise / Sunset in Palm Desert

Sunrise/Sunset for September 10, 2026 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 6:24 am
- Sunset: 7:00 pm
- Length of Day: 12:36

Best Months for Solar in Palm Desert

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Solar Panel Installs in Palm Desert

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Solar Power Output in Palm Desert

The Power of Solar in Palm Desert, CA

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

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Solar Output Analysis for Palm Desert, CA

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Cost of Utilities in Palm Desert

Palm Desert Electricity Costs

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Solar Power Poll: Palm Desert

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Palm Desert Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Palm Desert, CA ^[5]

Thu Sep 10

100°F

Scattered Clouds
Min: 80°F
Max: 100°F

Gentle Breeze: 9 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 33%
Cloud cover: 41%

Fri Sep 11

97°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 80°F
Max: 101°F

Gentle Breeze: 9 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 28%
Cloud cover: 0%

Sat Sep 12

100°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 76°F
Max: 105°F

Gentle Breeze: 9 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 26%
Cloud cover: 9%

Sun Sep 13

99°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 85°F
Max: 104°F

Gentle Breeze: 9 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 9%
Cloud cover: 0%

Mon Sep 14

95°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 83°F
Max: 102°F

Gentle Breeze: 8 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 14%
Cloud cover: 0%

Tue Sep 15

92°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 81°F
Max: 100°F

Gentle Breeze: 9 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 12%
Cloud cover: 0%

More about Palm Desert

About Palm Desert

The city of Palm Desert, CA in Riverside County has an approximate population of 48,445. ^[6]

Palm Desert, CA Solar Energy

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