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Solar Power in 95154 (San Jose, CA)

Solar Energy in 95154

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in 95154 with an average of 7.38 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 95154

Solar panels in 95154 that always track the sun throughout the day will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 95154

The total length of the day in 95154 (San Jose, CA) today (December 21, 2024) will be 9 hours and 39 minutes. [More]

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95154 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 95154 (San Jose, CA)

Solar Energy Data for 95154

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 95154.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 95154

Solar Radiation Data in 95154

Based on historical 95154 data, solar panels that always track the sun throughout the day will produce the maximum solar energy output in 95154. [1]

The region associated with 95154 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 5.15 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 13% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 5.94 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 95154 that are always titled at the latitude of San Jose (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.9 kWh/m2/day, or about 15% greater than the average monthly GHI of 5.15 kWh/m2/day and approximately 1% less than the average monthly DNI of 5.94 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 95154

Solar Radiation Data in 95154

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 95154.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 95154

Solar Radiation Data in 95154

The region associated with 95154 has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.88 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 95154 is August with an average of 7.38 kWh/m2/day, followed by July at 7.21 kWh/m2/day and September at 7.1 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 95154 are December with an average of 4 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.17 kWh/m2/day and February at 4.43 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 95154 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 95154

The average monthly solar radiation level in 95154, of 5.88 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 50% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 11% 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: 95154 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 95154 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 95154

Sunrise / Sunset in 95154

  • Sunrise/Sunset for December 21, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:16 am
    • Sunset: 4:55 pm
    • Length of Day: 9:39
Solar Energy Statistics for 95154

Best Months for Solar in 95154

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (7.38 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: August (7.34 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (8.5 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (8.01 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 95154

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 95154 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 95154

The Power of Solar in 95154

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 95154. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 95154. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 95154

Solar Radiation Data in 95154

95154 has a average annual solar AC output value of 6438.04 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 95154 is August with an average of 668.35 kWhac, followed by July at 656.38 kWhac and September at 619.41 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 95154 are February with an average of 385.91 kWhac, followed by December with an average of 386.09 kWhac and January at 397.18 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 95154 [5]

Sat Dec 21
60°F
Light Rain
Min: 52°F
Max: 62°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 71%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Dec 22
65°F
Light Rain
Min: 56°F
Max: 67°F
Light breeze: 5 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 72%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Dec 23
67°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 57°F
Max: 68°F
Light breeze: 6 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 67%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Dec 24
59°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 48°F
Max: 60°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 66%
Cloud cover: 35%
Wed Dec 25
56°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 45°F
Max: 56°F
Light breeze: 7 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 57%
Cloud cover: 66%
Thu Dec 26
56°F
Light Rain
Min: 48°F
Max: 56°F
Light breeze: 7 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 69%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about 95154

About 95154

The ZIP code 95154 is associated with the city of San Jose in Santa Clara County in California.

95154 Solar Power

95154 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 95154, or for more solar-related resources for CA, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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