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Solar Energy in Palos Verdes Estates, CA

Solar Energy in Palos Verdes Estates

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in Palos Verdes Estates with an average of 6.89 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Palos Verdes Estates

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Palos Verdes Estates

The total length of the day in Palos Verdes Estates, CA today (November 14, 2024) will be 10 hours and 28 minutes. [More]

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Palos Verdes Estates, CA Solar Energy

Solar Power in Palos Verdes Estates, CA

Solar Energy Data in Palos Verdes Estates, CA

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Palos Verdes Estates, CA

Solar Radiation Data in Palos Verdes Estates

Based on historical Palos Verdes Estates, 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 Palos Verdes Estates. [1]

Palos Verdes Estates has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 5.16 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 3% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 5.3 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Palos Verdes Estates that are always titled at the latitude of Palos Verdes Estates (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.88 kWh/m2/day, or about 14% greater than the average monthly GHI of 5.16 kWh/m2/day and approximately 11% greater than the average monthly DNI of 5.3 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 Palos Verdes Estates

Solar Radiation Data in Palos Verdes Estates, CA

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in Palos Verdes Estates.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Palos Verdes Estates, CA

Solar Radiation Data in Palos Verdes Estates

Palos Verdes Estates, CA has a average annual solar radiation value of 6.22 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Palos Verdes Estates is August with an average of 6.89 kWh/m2/day, followed by September at 6.78 kWh/m2/day and April at 6.62 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Palos Verdes Estates (California) are December with an average of 5.17 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 5.46 kWh/m2/day and February at 5.82 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: Palos Verdes Estates vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in Palos Verdes Estates

The average monthly solar radiation level in Palos Verdes Estates, CA, of 6.22 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: Palos Verdes Estates vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average Palos Verdes Estates 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 Palos Verdes Estates

Sunrise / Sunset in Palos Verdes Estates

  • Sunrise/Sunset for November 14, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:24 am
    • Sunset: 4:52 pm
    • Length of Day: 10:28
Solar Energy Statistics for Palos Verdes Estates

Best Months for Solar in Palos Verdes Estates

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (6.89 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: August (6.81 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: April (6.42 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (7.14 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Palos Verdes Estates

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Solar Power Output in Palos Verdes Estates

The Power of Solar in Palos Verdes Estates, CA

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Palos Verdes Estates, CA

Solar Radiation Data in Palos Verdes Estates

Palos Verdes Estates (CA) has a average annual solar AC output value of 6903.41 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Palos Verdes Estates is August with an average of 636.8 kWhac, followed by March at 621.79 kWhac and May at 607.69 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Palos Verdes Estates (California) are December with an average of 500.28 kWhac, followed by February with an average of 502.22 kWhac and January at 515.55 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Palos Verdes Estates

Palos Verdes Estates Electricity Costs

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Weather Forecast for Palos Verdes Estates, CA [5]

Thu Nov 14
64°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 59°F
Max: 64°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 56%
Cloud cover: 0%
Fri Nov 15
58°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 57°F
Max: 60°F
Strong breeze: 28 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 60%
Cloud cover: 0%
Sat Nov 16
59°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 56°F
Max: 60°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 41%
Cloud cover: 0%
Sun Nov 17
60°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 57°F
Max: 62°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 37%
Cloud cover: 6%
Mon Nov 18
60°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 58°F
Max: 61°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps ESE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 67%
Cloud cover: 0%
Tue Nov 19
61°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 58°F
Max: 66°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 47%
Cloud cover: 64%

More about Palos Verdes Estates

About Palos Verdes Estates

The city of Palos Verdes Estates, CA in Los Angeles County has an approximate population of 13,438. [6]

Palos Verdes Estates Solar Power

Palos Verdes Estates, CA Solar Energy

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

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