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Solar Energy in San Buenaventura, CA

Solar Energy in San Buenaventura

The month of April has the highest historical solar radition values in San Buenaventura with an average of 6.43 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in San Buenaventura

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

Sunrise & Sunset in San Buenaventura

The total length of the day in San Buenaventura, CA today (March 29, 2024) will be 12 hours and 30 minutes. [More]

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San Buenaventura, CA Solar Energy

Solar Power in San Buenaventura, CA

Solar Energy Data in San Buenaventura, CA

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for San Buenaventura, CA

Solar Radiation Data in San Buenaventura

Based on historical San Buenaventura, 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 San Buenaventura. [1]

San Buenaventura has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 5.01 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 6% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 5.33 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in San Buenaventura that are always titled at the latitude of San Buenaventura (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.76 kWh/m2/day, or about 15% greater than the average monthly GHI of 5.01 kWh/m2/day and approximately 8% greater than the average monthly DNI of 5.33 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 San Buenaventura

Solar Radiation Data in San Buenaventura, CA

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in San Buenaventura.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for San Buenaventura, CA

Solar Radiation Data in San Buenaventura

San Buenaventura, CA has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.94 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in San Buenaventura is April with an average of 6.43 kWh/m2/day, followed by March at 6.41 kWh/m2/day and August at 6.4 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in San Buenaventura (California) are December with an average of 4.99 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 5.36 kWh/m2/day and February at 5.42 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: San Buenaventura vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in San Buenaventura

The average monthly solar radiation level in San Buenaventura, CA, of 5.94 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 51% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 10% 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: San Buenaventura vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average San Buenaventura 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 San Buenaventura

Sunrise / Sunset in San Buenaventura

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 29, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:46 am
    • Sunset: 7:16 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:30
Solar Energy Statistics for San Buenaventura

Best Months for Solar in San Buenaventura

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation April (6.43 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: April (6.63 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: April (6.37 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.72 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in San Buenaventura

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Solar Power Output in San Buenaventura

The Power of Solar in San Buenaventura, CA

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for San Buenaventura, CA

Solar Radiation Data in San Buenaventura

San Buenaventura (CA) has a average annual solar AC output value of 6410.36 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in San Buenaventura is March with an average of 586.11 kWhac, followed by April at 570.42 kWhac and August at 569.41 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in San Buenaventura (California) are February with an average of 463.36 kWhac, followed by December with an average of 474.75 kWhac and January at 502.64 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in San Buenaventura

San Buenaventura Electricity Costs

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San Buenaventura Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for San Buenaventura, CA [5]

Fri Mar 29
54°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 48°F
Max: 56°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 67%
Cloud cover: 94%
Sat Mar 30
56°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 51°F
Max: 56°F
Fresh Breeze: 20 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 66%
Cloud cover: 13%
Sun Mar 31
58°F
Light Rain
Min: 52°F
Max: 60°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps ENE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 70%
Cloud cover: 30%
Mon Apr 1
59°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 53°F
Max: 59°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 59%
Cloud cover: 2%
Tue Apr 2
59°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 56°F
Max: 63°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 66%
Cloud cover: 3%
Wed Apr 3
64°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 57°F
Max: 64°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 48%
Cloud cover: 0%

More about San Buenaventura

About San Buenaventura

The city of San Buenaventura, CA in Ventura County has an approximate population of 106,433. [6]

San Buenaventura Solar Power

San Buenaventura, CA Solar Energy

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

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