Based on historical 95405 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 95405.[1]
The region associated with 95405 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.89 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 10% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 5.45 kWh/m2/day. [1]
Solar installations in 95405 that are always titled at the latitude of Santa Rosa (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.6 kWh/m2/day, or about 15% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.89 kWh/m2/day and approximately 3% greater than the average monthly DNI of 5.45 kWh/m2/day. [1]
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 95405
Solar Radiation Data in 95405
See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 95405.
* Amounts listed in kWh/m2/day (kilowatt hours per square meter per day)
Solar Radiation Analysis for 95405
The region associated with 95405 has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.44 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]
The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 95405 is July with an average of 6.97 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 6.65 kWh/m2/day and September at 6.62 kWh/m2/day. [1]
The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 95405 are December with an average of 3.37 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.64 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.89 kWh/m2/day. [1]
Solar Power Comparison: 95405 vs. the U.S.
Solar Power Levels in 95405
The average monthly solar radiation level in 95405, of 5.44 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 46% greater than the average level of 3.73 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 18% less than the average level of 6.6 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically high levels (NV). [1]
→ Values listed as 0 (zero) are not available (N/A).
Solar Power: 95405 vs. the U.S.
Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 95405 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).
We do not currently have data on solar panel installations in 95405 at this current time.
However, 95405 is in Sonoma County and Sonoma County (CA) has at least 14,575 solar insallations right now. [1]
Solar Power Output in 95405
The Power of Solar in 95405
Monthly AC solar system output averages for 95405. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 95405. [2]
* Amounts listed in kWhac (kilowatt hours (AC))
Solar Output Analysis for 95405
95405 has a average annual solar AC output value of 6312.26 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]
The month with the highest historical solar power output in 95405 is July with an average of 680.81 kWhac, followed by August at 648.69 kWhac and May at 625.19 kWhac. [2]
The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 95405 are December with an average of 340.74 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 363.08 kWhac and November at 373.32 kWhac. [2]
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More about 95405
About 95405
The ZIP code 95405 is associated with the city of Santa Rosa in Sonoma County in California.
95405 Solar Energy & Power
To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 95405, or for more solar-related resources for CA, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
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