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Solar Energy in Tempe, AZ

Solar Energy in Tempe

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Solar Panels in Tempe

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Tempe

The total length of the day in Tempe, AZ today (May 28, 2025) will be 14 hours and 13 minutes. [More]

Solar Power in Tempe, AZ

Solar Energy Data in Tempe, AZ

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Solar Energy Analysis for Tempe, AZ

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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 Tempe

Solar Radiation Data in Tempe, AZ

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Solar Radiation Analysis for Tempe, AZ

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

Solar Power Levels in Tempe

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Solar Power: Tempe vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Tempe

Sunrise/Sunset for May 28, 2025 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 5:18 am
- Sunset: 7:31 pm
- Length of Day: 14:13

Best Months for Solar in Tempe

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Solar Panel Installs in Tempe

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Solar Power Output in Tempe

The Power of Solar in Tempe, AZ

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

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Solar Output Analysis for Tempe, AZ

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Cost of Utilities in Tempe

Tempe Electricity Costs

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Solar Power Poll: Tempe

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Tempe Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Tempe, AZ ^[5]

Wed May 28

93°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 73°F
Max: 97°F

Moderate breeze: 13 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 9%
Cloud cover: 9%

Thu May 29

92°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 80°F
Max: 97°F

Gentle Breeze: 8 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 9%
Cloud cover: 100%

Fri May 30

96°F

Scattered Clouds
Min: 81°F
Max: 102°F

Moderate breeze: 13 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 9%
Cloud cover: 47%

Sat May 31

95°F

Light Rain
Min: 84°F
Max: 103°F

Moderate breeze: 12 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 11%
Cloud cover: 38%

Sun Jun 1

90°F

Light Rain
Min: 75°F
Max: 92°F

Moderate breeze: 13 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 22%
Cloud cover: 63%

Mon Jun 2

85°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 74°F
Max: 96°F

Fresh Breeze: 20 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 19%
Cloud cover: 0%

More about Tempe

About Tempe

The city of Tempe, AZ in Maricopa County has an approximate population of 161,719. ^[6]

Tempe, AZ Solar Energy

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