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Solar Energy in Lakewood, CA

Solar Energy in Lakewood

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in Lakewood with an average of 7.01 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Lakewood

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Lakewood

The total length of the day in Lakewood, CA today (March 28, 2024) will be 12 hours and 26 minutes. [More]

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Lakewood, CA Solar Energy

Solar Power in Lakewood, CA

Solar Energy Data in Lakewood, CA

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Lakewood, CA

Solar Radiation Data in Lakewood

Based on historical Lakewood, 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 Lakewood. [1]

Lakewood has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 5.21 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 4% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 5.4 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Lakewood that are always titled at the latitude of Lakewood (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.94 kWh/m2/day, or about 14% greater than the average monthly GHI of 5.21 kWh/m2/day and approximately 10% greater than the average monthly DNI of 5.4 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 Lakewood

Solar Radiation Data in Lakewood, CA

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Lakewood, CA

Solar Radiation Data in Lakewood

Lakewood, CA has a average annual solar radiation value of 6.13 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Lakewood is August with an average of 7.01 kWh/m2/day, followed by September at 6.71 kWh/m2/day and July at 6.6 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Lakewood (California) are December with an average of 5.19 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 5.32 kWh/m2/day and February at 5.47 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Lakewood

The average monthly solar radiation level in Lakewood, CA, of 6.13 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 56% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 7% 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: Lakewood vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Lakewood

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 28, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:44 am
    • Sunset: 7:10 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:26
Solar Energy Statistics for Lakewood

Best Months for Solar in Lakewood

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (7.01 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: August (6.99 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (6.89 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (7.47 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Lakewood

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Solar Power Output in Lakewood

The Power of Solar in Lakewood, CA

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Lakewood, CA

Solar Radiation Data in Lakewood

Lakewood (CA) has a average annual solar AC output value of 6748.3 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Lakewood is August with an average of 643.62 kWhac, followed by July at 607.78 kWhac and March at 606.23 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Lakewood (California) are February with an average of 474.18 kWhac, followed by December with an average of 493.37 kWhac and January at 508.19 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Lakewood

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Lakewood Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Lakewood, CA [5]

Thu Mar 28
62°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 55°F
Max: 65°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 62%
Cloud cover: 0%
Fri Mar 29
60°F
Light Rain
Min: 54°F
Max: 61°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 46%
Cloud cover: 22%
Sat Mar 30
56°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 53°F
Max: 58°F
Fresh Breeze: 20 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 60%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Mar 31
57°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 53°F
Max: 60°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 67%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Apr 1
60°F
Light Rain
Min: 54°F
Max: 64°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 61%
Cloud cover: 2%
Tue Apr 2
65°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 57°F
Max: 70°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 49%
Cloud cover: 0%

More about Lakewood

About Lakewood

The city of Lakewood, CA in Los Angeles County has an approximate population of 80,048. [6]

Lakewood Solar Power

Lakewood, CA Solar Energy

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

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