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Solar Power in 94547 (Hercules, CA)

Solar Energy in 94547

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in 94547 with an average of 7.17 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 94547

Solar panels in 94547 that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 94547

The total length of the day in 94547 (Hercules, CA) today (October 30, 2024) will be 10 hours and 41 minutes. [More]

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94547 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 94547 (Hercules, CA)

Solar Energy Data for 94547

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 94547.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 94547

Solar Radiation Data in 94547

Based on historical 94547 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 94547. [1]

The region associated with 94547 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.93 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 5% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 5.19 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 94547 that are always titled at the latitude of Hercules (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.61 kWh/m2/day, or about 14% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.93 kWh/m2/day and approximately 8% greater than the average monthly DNI of 5.19 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 94547

Solar Radiation Data in 94547

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 94547.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 94547

Solar Radiation Data in 94547

The region associated with 94547 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 94547 is July with an average of 7.17 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 7.11 kWh/m2/day and September at 6.92 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 94547 are December with an average of 3.82 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.83 kWh/m2/day and February at 4.44 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 94547 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 94547

The average monthly solar radiation level in 94547, 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: 94547 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 94547 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 94547

Sunrise / Sunset in 94547

  • Sunrise/Sunset for October 30, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:32 am
    • Sunset: 6:13 pm
    • Length of Day: 10:41
Solar Energy Statistics for 94547

Best Months for Solar in 94547

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (7.17 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (7.12 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (7.41 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (7.72 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 94547

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 94547 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 94547

The Power of Solar in 94547

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 94547. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 94547. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 94547

Solar Radiation Data in 94547

94547 has a average annual solar AC output value of 6471.53 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 94547 is July with an average of 667.24 kWhac, followed by August at 656.7 kWhac and May at 637.92 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 94547 are December with an average of 373.74 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 377.32 kWhac and February at 395.26 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 94547 [5]

Wed Oct 30
60°F
Light Rain
Min: 50°F
Max: 61°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 47%
Cloud cover: 6%
Thu Oct 31
60°F
Light Rain
Min: 54°F
Max: 64°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 54%
Cloud cover: 36%
Fri Nov 1
60°F
Light Rain
Min: 53°F
Max: 62°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 64%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat Nov 2
57°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 54°F
Max: 64°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 68%
Cloud cover: 2%
Sun Nov 3
58°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 50°F
Max: 67°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps N
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 38%
Cloud cover: 0%
Mon Nov 4
63°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 56°F
Max: 69°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps N
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 24%
Cloud cover: 6%

More about 94547

About 94547

The ZIP code 94547 is associated with the city of Hercules in Contra Costa County in California.

94547 Solar Power

94547 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 94547, or for more solar-related resources for CA, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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