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Solar Power in 96151 (South Lake Tahoe, CA)

Solar Energy in 96151

The month of September has the highest historical solar radition values in 96151 with an average of 7.31 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 96151

Solar panels in 96151 that always track the sun throughout the day will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 96151

The total length of the day in 96151 (South Lake Tahoe, CA) today (January 14, 2025) will be 9 hours and 47 minutes. [More]

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96151 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 96151 (South Lake Tahoe, CA)

Solar Energy Data for 96151

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 96151.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 96151

Solar Radiation Data in 96151

Based on historical 96151 data, solar panels that always track the sun throughout the day will produce the maximum solar energy output in 96151. [1]

The region associated with 96151 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 5.23 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 27% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 7.2 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 96151 that are always titled at the latitude of South Lake Tahoe (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 6.16 kWh/m2/day, or about 18% greater than the average monthly GHI of 5.23 kWh/m2/day and approximately 14% less than the average monthly DNI of 7.2 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 96151

Solar Radiation Data in 96151

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 96151.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 96151

Solar Radiation Data in 96151

The region associated with 96151 has a average annual solar radiation value of 6.47 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 96151 is September with an average of 7.31 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 7.29 kWh/m2/day and July at 7.27 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 96151 are December with an average of 4.57 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 5.25 kWh/m2/day and February at 5.54 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 96151 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 96151

The average monthly solar radiation level in 96151, of 6.47 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 65% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 2% 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: 96151 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 96151 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 96151

Sunrise / Sunset in 96151

  • Sunrise/Sunset for January 14, 2025 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:15 am
    • Sunset: 5:02 pm
    • Length of Day: 9:47
Solar Energy Statistics for 96151

Best Months for Solar in 96151

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation September (7.31 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: August (7.41 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (9.97 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (8.13 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 96151

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 96151 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 96151

The Power of Solar in 96151

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 96151. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 96151. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 96151

Solar Radiation Data in 96151

96151 has a average annual solar AC output value of 7206.56 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 96151 is April with an average of 668.04 kWhac, followed by May at 667.8 kWhac and June at 659.88 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 96151 are December with an average of 460.8 kWhac, followed by February with an average of 494.82 kWhac and January at 517.89 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 96151 [5]

Tue Jan 14
38°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 27°F
Max: 40°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps E
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 42%
Cloud cover: 0%
Wed Jan 15
42°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 30°F
Max: 42°F
Light breeze: 7 mps ESE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 41%
Cloud cover: 0%
Thu Jan 16
44°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 34°F
Max: 45°F
Light breeze: 6 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 49%
Cloud cover: 0%
Fri Jan 17
43°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 34°F
Max: 44°F
Light breeze: 7 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 48%
Cloud cover: 0%
Sat Jan 18
41°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 33°F
Max: 41°F
Light breeze: 6 mps E
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 46%
Cloud cover: 0%
Sun Jan 19
47°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 37°F
Max: 47°F
Light breeze: 7 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 29%
Cloud cover: 4%

More about 96151

About 96151

The ZIP code 96151 is associated with the city of South Lake Tahoe in El Dorado County in California.

96151 Solar Power

96151 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 96151, or for more solar-related resources for CA, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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