Solar Energy & Solar Power Resources

Solar Energy in Boulder, CO

Solar Energy in Boulder

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Solar Panels in Boulder

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Boulder

The total length of the day in Boulder, CO today (June 13, 2026) will be 15 hours and 2 minutes. [More]

Solar Power in Boulder, CO

Solar Energy Data in Boulder, CO

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

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Solar Energy Analysis for Boulder, CO

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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 Boulder

Solar Radiation Data in Boulder, CO

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Solar Radiation Analysis for Boulder, CO

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

Solar Power Levels in Boulder

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Solar Power: Boulder vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Boulder

Sunrise/Sunset for June 13, 2026 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 5:30 am
- Sunset: 8:32 pm
- Length of Day: 15:2

Best Months for Solar in Boulder

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Solar Panel Installs in Boulder

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Solar Power Output in Boulder

The Power of Solar in Boulder, CO

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

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Solar Output Analysis for Boulder, CO

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Cost of Utilities in Boulder

Boulder Electricity Costs

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Solar Power Poll: Boulder

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Boulder Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Boulder, CO ^[5]

Sat Jun 13

77°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 59°F
Max: 78°F

Moderate breeze: 16 mps ENE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 34%
Cloud cover: 0%

Sun Jun 14

72°F

Light Rain
Min: 51°F
Max: 72°F

Gentle Breeze: 11 mps ENE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 34%
Cloud cover: 21%

Mon Jun 15

80°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 51°F
Max: 84°F

Gentle Breeze: 9 mps ENE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 23%
Cloud cover: 0%

Tue Jun 16

89°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 56°F
Max: 90°F

Fresh Breeze: 21 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 13%
Cloud cover: 8%

Wed Jun 17

89°F

Broken Clouds
Min: 70°F
Max: 92°F

Fresh Breeze: 24 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 11%
Cloud cover: 76%

Thu Jun 18

71°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 50°F
Max: 78°F

Gentle Breeze: 12 mps E
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 33%
Cloud cover: 0%

More about Boulder

About Boulder

The city of Boulder, CO in Boulder County has an approximate population of 97,385. ^[6]

Boulder, CO Solar Energy

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