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Solar Energy in Richmond, CA

Solar Energy in Richmond

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Solar Panels in Richmond

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Richmond

The total length of the day in Richmond, CA today (November 24, 2024) will be 9 hours and 55 minutes. [More]

Solar Power in Richmond, CA

Solar Energy Data in Richmond, CA

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

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Solar Energy Analysis for Richmond, 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 Richmond

Solar Radiation Data in Richmond, CA

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Solar Radiation Analysis for Richmond, CA

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

Solar Power Levels in Richmond

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Solar Power: Richmond vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Richmond

Sunrise/Sunset for November 24, 2024 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 6:58 am
- Sunset: 4:53 pm
- Length of Day: 9:55

Best Months for Solar in Richmond

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Solar Panel Installs in Richmond

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Solar Power Output in Richmond

The Power of Solar in Richmond, CA

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

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Solar Output Analysis for Richmond, CA

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Cost of Utilities in Richmond

Richmond Electricity Costs

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Solar Power Poll: Richmond

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Richmond Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Richmond, CA ^[5]

Sun Nov 24

56°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 48°F
Max: 58°F

Light breeze: 6 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 60%
Cloud cover: 10%

Mon Nov 25

56°F

Light Rain
Min: 54°F
Max: 56°F

Light breeze: 7 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 71%
Cloud cover: 100%

Tue Nov 26

54°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 52°F
Max: 55°F

Gentle Breeze: 11 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 88%
Cloud cover: 100%

Wed Nov 27

54°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 51°F
Max: 57°F

Gentle Breeze: 12 mps ENE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 79%
Cloud cover: 94%

Thu Nov 28

53°F

Light Rain
Min: 50°F
Max: 53°F

Gentle Breeze: 9 mps ENE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 59%
Cloud cover: 100%

Fri Nov 29

55°F

Scattered Clouds
Min: 51°F
Max: 60°F

Gentle Breeze: 8 mps ENE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 70%
Cloud cover: 43%

More about Richmond

About Richmond

The city of Richmond, CA in Contra Costa County has an approximate population of 103,701. ^[6]

Richmond, CA Solar Energy

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