Solar Energy LocalSolar Energy Local
Solar Energy & Solar Power Resources

Solar Energy in Aliso Viejo, CA

Solar Energy in Aliso Viejo

The month of September has the highest historical solar radition values in Aliso Viejo with an average of 6.85 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Aliso Viejo

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Aliso Viejo

The total length of the day in Aliso Viejo, CA today (March 29, 2024) will be 12 hours and 28 minutes. [More]

Compare Solar Quotes
Compare Solar Quotes
Aliso Viejo, CA Solar Energy

Solar Power in Aliso Viejo, CA

Solar Energy Data in Aliso Viejo, CA

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Aliso Viejo, CA

Solar Radiation Data in Aliso Viejo

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

Aliso Viejo has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 5.11 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 1% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 5.15 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Aliso Viejo that are always titled at the latitude of Aliso Viejo (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.83 kWh/m2/day, or about 14% greater than the average monthly GHI of 5.11 kWh/m2/day and approximately 13% greater than the average monthly DNI of 5.15 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 Aliso Viejo

Solar Radiation Data in Aliso Viejo, CA

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in Aliso Viejo.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Aliso Viejo, CA

Solar Radiation Data in Aliso Viejo

Aliso Viejo, CA has a average annual solar radiation value of 6.11 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Aliso Viejo is September with an average of 6.85 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 6.85 kWh/m2/day and April at 6.67 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Aliso Viejo (California) are December with an average of 5 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 5.16 kWh/m2/day and February at 5.65 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Compare Solar Quotes
Compare Solar Quotes

Solar Power Comparison: Aliso Viejo vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in Aliso Viejo

The average monthly solar radiation level in Aliso Viejo, CA, of 6.11 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 55% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 8% 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: Aliso Viejo vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average Aliso Viejo 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 Aliso Viejo

Sunrise / Sunset in Aliso Viejo

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 29, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:41 am
    • Sunset: 7:09 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:28
Solar Energy Statistics for Aliso Viejo

Best Months for Solar in Aliso Viejo

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation September (6.85 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: August (6.71 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: April (6.25 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.98 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Aliso Viejo

We do not currently have data on solar panel installations in the city of Aliso Viejo, CA at this current time.

Solar Power Output in Aliso Viejo

The Power of Solar in Aliso Viejo, CA

Monthly AC solar system output averages for Aliso Viejo (ca). Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in Aliso Viejo. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for Aliso Viejo, CA

Solar Radiation Data in Aliso Viejo

Aliso Viejo (CA) has a average annual solar AC output value of 6782.36 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Aliso Viejo is August with an average of 632.41 kWhac, followed by September at 614.39 kWhac and April at 609.78 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Aliso Viejo (California) are December with an average of 483.52 kWhac, followed by February with an average of 491.9 kWhac and January at 496.68 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Aliso Viejo

Aliso Viejo Electricity Costs

Sorry, Aliso Viejo residential electricity prices are currently unavailable.

Please check back later.

Solar Power Poll: Aliso Viejo

Vote now: Given all of the data and analysis provided for Aliso Viejo, is solar power a good choice for residents of this city?

Yes, solar power is a great option  
No, solar power isn't a good option

Aliso Viejo Natural Gas Costs

Sorry, California residential natural gas prices are currently unavailable.

Please check back later.

Weather Forecast for Aliso Viejo, CA [5]

Fri Mar 29
57°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 51°F
Max: 57°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 56%
Cloud cover: 8%
Sat Mar 30
52°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 51°F
Max: 55°F
Fresh Breeze: 21 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 83%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Mar 31
55°F
Light Rain
Min: 52°F
Max: 56°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 77%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Apr 1
57°F
Light Rain
Min: 52°F
Max: 59°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 67%
Cloud cover: 6%
Tue Apr 2
62°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 54°F
Max: 64°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 58%
Cloud cover: 0%
Wed Apr 3
64°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 56°F
Max: 65°F
Light breeze: 7 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 54%
Cloud cover: 0%

More about Aliso Viejo

About Aliso Viejo

The city of Aliso Viejo, CA in Orange County has an approximate population of 47,823. [6]

Aliso Viejo Solar Power

Aliso Viejo, CA Solar Energy

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

Did you know?

Various missions to space by different countries are known to utilize solar energy as a main power source.

Other Cities in California

ZIP Codes in CA


Go

References

[ X ]

Is solar right for your home?

Take the first step toward powering your home with solar energy.

Start now with an online solar savings estimate.