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Solar Energy in Lafayette, CA

Solar Energy in Lafayette

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Solar Panels in Lafayette

Solar panels in Lafayette that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in Lafayette

The total length of the day in Lafayette, CA today (December 26, 2024) will be 9 hours and 36 minutes. [More]

Solar Power in Lafayette, CA

Solar Energy Data in Lafayette, CA

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Solar Energy Analysis for Lafayette, CA

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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 Lafayette

Solar Radiation Data in Lafayette, CA

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Solar Radiation Analysis for Lafayette, CA

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

Solar Power Levels in Lafayette

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Solar Power: Lafayette vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average Lafayette solar radiation levels compare to average levels in a city with historcially high levels (NV) and a city with historically low levels (WA). ^[1]

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Solar Data & Statistics for Lafayette

Sunrise / Sunset in Lafayette

Sunrise/Sunset for December 26, 2024 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 7:21 am
- Sunset: 4:57 pm
- Length of Day: 9:36

Best Months for Solar in Lafayette

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Solar Panel Installs in Lafayette

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Solar Power Output in Lafayette

The Power of Solar in Lafayette, CA

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

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Solar Output Analysis for Lafayette, CA

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Cost of Utilities in Lafayette

Lafayette Electricity Costs

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Solar Power Poll: Lafayette

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Lafayette Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Lafayette, CA ^[5]

Thu Dec 26

57°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 50°F
Max: 57°F

Gentle Breeze: 10 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 90%
Cloud cover: 100%

Fri Dec 27

59°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 53°F
Max: 59°F

Moderate breeze: 14 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 78%
Cloud cover: 33%

Sat Dec 28

59°F

Light Rain
Min: 54°F
Max: 60°F

Light breeze: 5 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 88%
Cloud cover: 100%

Sun Dec 29

55°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 49°F
Max: 58°F

Fresh Breeze: 18 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 91%
Cloud cover: 91%

Mon Dec 30

52°F

Few Clouds
Min: 44°F
Max: 53°F

Light breeze: 6 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 55%
Cloud cover: 17%

Tue Dec 31

54°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 42°F
Max: 54°F

Light breeze: 4 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 38%
Cloud cover: 1%

More about Lafayette

About Lafayette

The city of Lafayette, CA in Contra Costa County has an approximate population of 23,893. ^[6]

Lafayette, CA Solar Energy

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