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Solar Power in 89501 (Reno, NV)

Solar Energy in 89501

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in 89501 with an average of 7.63 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 89501

Solar panels in 89501 that always track the sun throughout the day will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 89501

The total length of the day in 89501 (Reno, NV) today (May 03, 2024) will be 14 hours and 1 minutes. [More]

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89501 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 89501 (Reno, NV)

Solar Energy Data for 89501

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 89501.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 89501

Solar Radiation Data in 89501

Based on historical 89501 data, solar panels that always track the sun throughout the day will produce the maximum solar energy output in 89501. [1]

The region associated with 89501 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 5.21 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 26% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 7.07 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 89501 that are always titled at the latitude of Reno (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 6.16 kWh/m2/day, or about 18% greater than the average monthly GHI of 5.21 kWh/m2/day and approximately 13% less than the average monthly DNI of 7.07 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 89501

Solar Radiation Data in 89501

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 89501.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 89501

Solar Radiation Data in 89501

The region associated with 89501 has a average annual solar radiation value of 6.17 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 89501 is August with an average of 7.63 kWh/m2/day, followed by July at 7.24 kWh/m2/day and September at 7.22 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 89501 are December with an average of 4.36 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.58 kWh/m2/day and November at 4.81 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 89501 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 89501

The average monthly solar radiation level in 89501, of 6.17 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 57% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 7% 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: 89501 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 89501 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 89501

Sunrise / Sunset in 89501

  • Sunrise/Sunset for May 03, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 5:55 am
    • Sunset: 7:56 pm
    • Length of Day: 14:1
Solar Energy Statistics for 89501

Best Months for Solar in 89501

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (7.63 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: August (7.4 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (9.71 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (8.05 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 89501

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 89501 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 89501

The Power of Solar in 89501

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 89501. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 89501. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 89501

Solar Radiation Data in 89501

89501 has a average annual solar AC output value of 6870.5 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 89501 is August with an average of 676.94 kWhac, followed by May at 644.37 kWhac and July at 644.08 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 89501 are December with an average of 439.73 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 453.26 kWhac and November at 457.66 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 89501 [5]

Fri May 3
61°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 45°F
Max: 69°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 33%
Cloud cover: 3%
Sat May 4
48°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 34°F
Max: 55°F
Strong breeze: 25 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 69%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun May 5
44°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 28°F
Max: 47°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 38%
Cloud cover: 30%
Mon May 6
55°F
Few Clouds
Min: 35°F
Max: 55°F
Fresh Breeze: 19 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 36%
Cloud cover: 24%
Tue May 7
49°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 37°F
Max: 57°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 36%
Cloud cover: 28%
Wed May 8
50°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 38°F
Max: 58°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps NNE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 27%
Cloud cover: 0%

More about 89501

About 89501

The ZIP code 89501 is associated with the city of Reno in Washoe County in Nevada.

89501 Solar Power

89501 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 89501, or for more solar-related resources for NV, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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