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Solar Energy in Imperial Beach, CA

Solar Energy in Imperial Beach

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in Imperial Beach with an average of 6.73 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Imperial Beach

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Imperial Beach

The total length of the day in Imperial Beach, CA today (March 29, 2024) will be 12 hours and 27 minutes. [More]

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Imperial Beach, CA Solar Energy

Solar Power in Imperial Beach, CA

Solar Energy Data in Imperial Beach, CA

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Imperial Beach, CA

Solar Radiation Data in Imperial Beach

Based on historical Imperial Beach, 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 Imperial Beach. [1]

Imperial Beach has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 5.08 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 5% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 5.32 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Imperial Beach that are always titled at the latitude of Imperial Beach (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.81 kWh/m2/day, or about 14% greater than the average monthly GHI of 5.08 kWh/m2/day and approximately 9% greater than the average monthly DNI of 5.32 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 Imperial Beach

Solar Radiation Data in Imperial Beach, CA

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in Imperial Beach.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Imperial Beach, CA

Solar Radiation Data in Imperial Beach

Imperial Beach, CA has a average annual solar radiation value of 6.2 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Imperial Beach is August with an average of 6.73 kWh/m2/day, followed by September at 6.68 kWh/m2/day and April at 6.61 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Imperial Beach (California) are December with an average of 5.39 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 5.54 kWh/m2/day and November at 5.97 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: Imperial Beach vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in Imperial Beach

The average monthly solar radiation level in Imperial Beach, CA, of 6.2 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 58% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 6% 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: Imperial Beach vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average Imperial Beach 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 Imperial Beach

Sunrise / Sunset in Imperial Beach

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 29, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:39 am
    • Sunset: 7:06 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:27
Solar Energy Statistics for Imperial Beach

Best Months for Solar in Imperial Beach

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (6.73 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: April (6.58 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: April (6.13 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.52 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Imperial Beach

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Solar Power Output in Imperial Beach

The Power of Solar in Imperial Beach, CA

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Imperial Beach, CA

Solar Radiation Data in Imperial Beach

Imperial Beach (CA) has a average annual solar AC output value of 6901.04 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Imperial Beach is March with an average of 623.09 kWhac, followed by August at 617.14 kWhac and October at 609.16 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Imperial Beach (California) are December with an average of 522.47 kWhac, followed by February with an average of 528.66 kWhac and January at 541.05 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Imperial Beach

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Weather Forecast for Imperial Beach, CA [5]

Fri Mar 29
61°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 51°F
Max: 61°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 56%
Cloud cover: 2%
Sat Mar 30
54°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 54°F
Max: 58°F
Fresh Breeze: 24 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 91%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Mar 31
58°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 54°F
Max: 59°F
Moderate breeze: 18 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 73%
Cloud cover: 99%
Mon Apr 1
60°F
Light Rain
Min: 54°F
Max: 62°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 68%
Cloud cover: 43%
Tue Apr 2
64°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 56°F
Max: 67°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 56%
Cloud cover: 0%
Wed Apr 3
69°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 60°F
Max: 71°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 51%
Cloud cover: 0%

More about Imperial Beach

About Imperial Beach

The city of Imperial Beach, CA in San Diego County has an approximate population of 26,324. [6]

Imperial Beach Solar Power

Imperial Beach, CA Solar Energy

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

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