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Solar Energy in Merced, CA

Solar Energy in Merced

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Solar Panels in Merced

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Merced

The total length of the day in Merced, CA today (February 28, 2025) will be 11 hours and 24 minutes. [More]

Solar Power in Merced, CA

Solar Energy Data in Merced, CA

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Solar Energy Analysis for Merced, 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 Merced

Solar Radiation Data in Merced, CA

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Solar Radiation Analysis for Merced, CA

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

Solar Power Levels in Merced

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Solar Power: Merced vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Merced

Sunrise/Sunset for February 28, 2025 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 6:32 am
- Sunset: 5:56 pm
- Length of Day: 11:24

Best Months for Solar in Merced

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Solar Panel Installs in Merced

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Solar Power Output in Merced

The Power of Solar in Merced, CA

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

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Solar Output Analysis for Merced, CA

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Cost of Utilities in Merced

Merced Electricity Costs

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Solar Power Poll: Merced

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Merced Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Merced, CA ^[5]

Fri Feb 28

71°F

Broken Clouds
Min: 51°F
Max: 74°F

Gentle Breeze: 9 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 45%
Cloud cover: 60%

Sat Mar 1

68°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 49°F
Max: 70°F

Gentle Breeze: 8 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 50%
Cloud cover: 0%

Sun Mar 2

56°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 47°F
Max: 56°F

Moderate breeze: 13 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 58%
Cloud cover: 70%

Mon Mar 3

55°F

Scattered Clouds
Min: 43°F
Max: 59°F

Gentle Breeze: 10 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 58%
Cloud cover: 41%

Tue Mar 4

57°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 42°F
Max: 57°F

Gentle Breeze: 10 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 61%
Cloud cover: 99%

Wed Mar 5

55°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 41°F
Max: 56°F

Light breeze: 7 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 68%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Merced

About Merced

The city of Merced, CA in Merced County has an approximate population of 78,958. ^[6]

Merced, CA Solar Energy

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