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Solar Energy in Santa Cruz, CA

Solar Energy in Santa Cruz

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Solar Panels in Santa Cruz

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Santa Cruz

The total length of the day in Santa Cruz, CA today (April 20, 2025) will be 13 hours and 24 minutes. [More]

Solar Power in Santa Cruz, CA

Solar Energy Data in Santa Cruz, CA

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

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Solar Energy Analysis for Santa Cruz, 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 Santa Cruz

Solar Radiation Data in Santa Cruz, CA

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Solar Radiation Analysis for Santa Cruz, CA

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Solar Power Comparison: Santa Cruz vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in Santa Cruz

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Solar Power: Santa Cruz vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average Santa Cruz 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 Santa Cruz

Sunrise / Sunset in Santa Cruz

Sunrise/Sunset for April 20, 2025 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 6:24 am
- Sunset: 7:48 pm
- Length of Day: 13:24

Best Months for Solar in Santa Cruz

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Solar Panel Installs in Santa Cruz

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Solar Power Output in Santa Cruz

The Power of Solar in Santa Cruz, CA

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

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Solar Output Analysis for Santa Cruz, CA

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Cost of Utilities in Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz Electricity Costs

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Solar Power Poll: Santa Cruz

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Santa Cruz Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Santa Cruz, CA ^[5]

Sun Apr 20

62°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 46°F
Max: 62°F

Gentle Breeze: 9 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 68%
Cloud cover: 9%

Mon Apr 21

57°F

Scattered Clouds
Min: 48°F
Max: 58°F

Light breeze: 5 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 64%
Cloud cover: 36%

Tue Apr 22

56°F

Scattered Clouds
Min: 46°F
Max: 57°F

Gentle Breeze: 11 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 69%
Cloud cover: 38%

Wed Apr 23

54°F

Few Clouds
Min: 44°F
Max: 54°F

Gentle Breeze: 11 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 66%
Cloud cover: 21%

Thu Apr 24

55°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 45°F
Max: 55°F

Moderate breeze: 18 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 60%
Cloud cover: 100%

Fri Apr 25

55°F

Few Clouds
Min: 45°F
Max: 55°F

Moderate breeze: 16 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 63%
Cloud cover: 11%

More about Santa Cruz

About Santa Cruz

The city of Santa Cruz, CA in Santa Cruz County has an approximate population of 59,946. ^[6]

Santa Cruz, CA Solar Energy

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