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Solar Energy in Concord, CA

Solar Energy in Concord

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in Concord with an average of 7.49 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Concord

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Concord

The total length of the day in Concord, CA today (March 18, 2024) will be 12 hours and 5 minutes. [More]

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Concord, CA Solar Energy

Solar Power in Concord, CA

Solar Energy Data in Concord, CA

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Concord, CA

Solar Radiation Data in Concord

Based on historical Concord, 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 Concord. [1]

Concord has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 5.05 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 10% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 5.59 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Concord that are always titled at the latitude of Concord (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.76 kWh/m2/day, or about 14% greater than the average monthly GHI of 5.05 kWh/m2/day and approximately 3% greater than the average monthly DNI of 5.59 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 Concord

Solar Radiation Data in Concord, CA

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Concord, CA

Solar Radiation Data in Concord

Concord, CA has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.93 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Concord is August with an average of 7.49 kWh/m2/day, followed by July at 7.31 kWh/m2/day and September at 7.22 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Concord (California) are January with an average of 3.91 kWh/m2/day, followed by December with an average of 3.93 kWh/m2/day and February at 4.39 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Concord

The average monthly solar radiation level in Concord, CA, of 5.93 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 51% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 10% 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: Concord vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Concord

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 18, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:13 am
    • Sunset: 7:18 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:5
Solar Energy Statistics for Concord

Best Months for Solar in Concord

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (7.49 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (7.33 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (8.19 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (7.95 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Concord

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Solar Power Output in Concord

The Power of Solar in Concord, CA

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Concord, CA

Solar Radiation Data in Concord

Concord (CA) has a average annual solar AC output value of 6604.7 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Concord is August with an average of 690.72 kWhac, followed by July at 673.68 kWhac and May at 656.21 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Concord (California) are January with an average of 384.5 kWhac, followed by December with an average of 388.71 kWhac and February at 391.11 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Concord

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Weather Forecast for Concord, CA [5]

Mon Mar 18
70°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 49°F
Max: 73°F
Light breeze: 5 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 42%
Cloud cover: 28%
Tue Mar 19
71°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 51°F
Max: 73°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 46%
Cloud cover: 5%
Wed Mar 20
67°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 48°F
Max: 67°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 37%
Cloud cover: 93%
Thu Mar 21
68°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 49°F
Max: 68°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 44%
Cloud cover: 1%
Fri Mar 22
69°F
Light Rain
Min: 51°F
Max: 69°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 40%
Cloud cover: 88%
Sat Mar 23
59°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 49°F
Max: 59°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 57%
Cloud cover: 63%

More about Concord

About Concord

The city of Concord, CA in Contra Costa County has an approximate population of 122,067. [6]

Concord Solar Power

Concord, CA Solar Energy

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

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