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Solar Energy in Fountain Valley, CA

Solar Energy in Fountain Valley

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in Fountain Valley with an average of 6.88 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Fountain Valley

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Fountain Valley

The total length of the day in Fountain Valley, CA today (April 19, 2024) will be 13 hours and 14 minutes. [More]

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Fountain Valley, CA Solar Energy

Solar Power in Fountain Valley, CA

Solar Energy Data in Fountain Valley, CA

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Fountain Valley, CA

Solar Radiation Data in Fountain Valley

Based on historical Fountain Valley, 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 Fountain Valley. [1]

Fountain Valley has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 5.26 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 4% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 5.48 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Fountain Valley that are always titled at the latitude of Fountain Valley (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 6 kWh/m2/day, or about 14% greater than the average monthly GHI of 5.26 kWh/m2/day and approximately 9% greater than the average monthly DNI of 5.48 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 Fountain Valley

Solar Radiation Data in Fountain Valley, CA

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in Fountain Valley.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Fountain Valley, CA

Solar Radiation Data in Fountain Valley

Fountain Valley, CA has a average annual solar radiation value of 6.1 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Fountain Valley is August with an average of 6.88 kWh/m2/day, followed by April at 6.71 kWh/m2/day and September at 6.64 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Fountain Valley (California) are December with an average of 5.02 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 5.32 kWh/m2/day and February at 5.6 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: Fountain Valley vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in Fountain Valley

The average monthly solar radiation level in Fountain Valley, CA, of 6.1 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: Fountain Valley vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average Fountain Valley 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 Fountain Valley

Sunrise / Sunset in Fountain Valley

  • Sunrise/Sunset for April 19, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:13 am
    • Sunset: 7:27 pm
    • Length of Day: 13:14
Solar Energy Statistics for Fountain Valley

Best Months for Solar in Fountain Valley

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (6.88 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: August (6.93 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (6.71 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (7.36 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Fountain Valley

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Solar Power Output in Fountain Valley

The Power of Solar in Fountain Valley, CA

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Fountain Valley, CA

Solar Radiation Data in Fountain Valley

Fountain Valley (CA) has a average annual solar AC output value of 6781.11 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Fountain Valley is August with an average of 632.46 kWhac, followed by April at 617.7 kWhac and March at 611.75 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Fountain Valley (California) are February with an average of 483.79 kWhac, followed by December with an average of 487.07 kWhac and January at 501.89 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Fountain Valley

Fountain Valley Electricity Costs

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Fountain Valley Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Fountain Valley, CA [5]

Fri Apr 19
63°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 58°F
Max: 63°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 61%
Cloud cover: 95%
Sat Apr 20
65°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 58°F
Max: 65°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 60%
Cloud cover: 0%
Sun Apr 21
69°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 60°F
Max: 69°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 56%
Cloud cover: 0%
Mon Apr 22
67°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 60°F
Max: 68°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 63%
Cloud cover: 76%
Tue Apr 23
64°F
Light Rain
Min: 59°F
Max: 64°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 60%
Cloud cover: 93%
Wed Apr 24
62°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 57°F
Max: 62°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 61%
Cloud cover: 35%

More about Fountain Valley

About Fountain Valley

The city of Fountain Valley, CA in Orange County has an approximate population of 55,313. [6]

Fountain Valley Solar Power

Fountain Valley, CA Solar Energy

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

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