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Solar Energy in Sarasota, FL

Solar Energy in Sarasota

The month of March has the highest historical solar radition values in Sarasota with an average of 6.59 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Sarasota

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Sarasota

The total length of the day in Sarasota, FL today (March 29, 2024) will be 12 hours and 23 minutes. [More]

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Sarasota, FL Solar Energy

Solar Power in Sarasota, FL

Solar Energy Data in Sarasota, FL

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Sarasota, FL

Solar Radiation Data in Sarasota

Based on historical Sarasota, FL data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in Sarasota. [1]

Sarasota has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 5.15 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 0% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 5.13 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Sarasota that are always titled at the latitude of Sarasota (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.67 kWh/m2/day, or about 10% greater than the average monthly GHI of 5.15 kWh/m2/day and approximately 11% greater than the average monthly DNI of 5.13 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 Sarasota

Solar Radiation Data in Sarasota, FL

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Sarasota, FL

Solar Radiation Data in Sarasota

Sarasota, FL has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.81 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Sarasota is March with an average of 6.59 kWh/m2/day, followed by April at 6.41 kWh/m2/day and October at 6.26 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Sarasota (Florida) are July with an average of 5.23 kWh/m2/day, followed by December with an average of 5.3 kWh/m2/day and August at 5.34 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Sarasota

The average monthly solar radiation level in Sarasota, FL, of 5.81 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 48% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 12% 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: Sarasota vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Sarasota

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 29, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:23 am
    • Sunset: 7:46 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:23
Solar Energy Statistics for Sarasota

Best Months for Solar in Sarasota

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation March (6.59 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: April (6.7 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: April (6.43 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: May (6.91 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Sarasota

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Solar Power Output in Sarasota

The Power of Solar in Sarasota, FL

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Sarasota, FL

Solar Radiation Data in Sarasota

Sarasota (FL) has a average annual solar AC output value of 6392.72 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Sarasota is March with an average of 631.98 kWhac, followed by October at 582.19 kWhac and April at 576.6 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Sarasota (Florida) are June with an average of 478.07 kWhac, followed by July with an average of 481.16 kWhac and August at 487.09 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Sarasota

Sarasota Electricity Costs

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Sarasota Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Sarasota, FL [5]

Fri Mar 29
71°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 61°F
Max: 76°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps N
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 40%
Cloud cover: 0%
Sat Mar 30
74°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 62°F
Max: 75°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 49%
Cloud cover: 67%
Sun Mar 31
76°F
Few Clouds
Min: 64°F
Max: 76°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 53%
Cloud cover: 17%
Mon Apr 1
78°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 66°F
Max: 78°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 56%
Cloud cover: 89%
Tue Apr 2
78°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 69°F
Max: 78°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 65%
Cloud cover: 73%
Wed Apr 3
78°F
Light Rain
Min: 69°F
Max: 78°F
Fresh Breeze: 22 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 79%
Cloud cover: 84%

More about Sarasota

About Sarasota

The city of Sarasota, FL in Sarasota County has an approximate population of 51,917. [6]

Sarasota Solar Power

Sarasota, FL Solar Energy

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

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