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Solar Energy in Santa Maria, CA

Solar Energy in Santa Maria

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Solar Panels in Santa Maria

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Santa Maria

The total length of the day in Santa Maria, CA today (April 18, 2025) will be 13 hours and 15 minutes. [More]

Solar Power in Santa Maria, CA

Solar Energy Data in Santa Maria, CA

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Solar Energy Analysis for Santa Maria, 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 Maria

Solar Radiation Data in Santa Maria, CA

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Solar Radiation Analysis for Santa Maria, CA

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

Solar Power Levels in Santa Maria

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

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Santa Maria

Sunrise/Sunset for April 18, 2025 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 6:23 am
- Sunset: 7:38 pm
- Length of Day: 13:15

Best Months for Solar in Santa Maria

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Solar Panel Installs in Santa Maria

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Solar Power Output in Santa Maria

The Power of Solar in Santa Maria, CA

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

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Solar Output Analysis for Santa Maria, CA

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Cost of Utilities in Santa Maria

Santa Maria Electricity Costs

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Solar Power Poll: Santa Maria

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Santa Maria Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Santa Maria, CA ^[5]

Fri Apr 18

67°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 52°F
Max: 67°F

Moderate breeze: 13 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 58%
Cloud cover: 1%

Sat Apr 19

67°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 48°F
Max: 68°F

Gentle Breeze: 10 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 54%
Cloud cover: 0%

Sun Apr 20

66°F

Scattered Clouds
Min: 47°F
Max: 67°F

Gentle Breeze: 10 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 56%
Cloud cover: 33%

Mon Apr 21

66°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 45°F
Max: 67°F

Gentle Breeze: 10 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 54%
Cloud cover: 4%

Tue Apr 22

64°F

Scattered Clouds
Min: 45°F
Max: 65°F

Gentle Breeze: 10 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 56%
Cloud cover: 44%

Wed Apr 23

63°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 47°F
Max: 63°F

Gentle Breeze: 11 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 53%
Cloud cover: 93%

More about Santa Maria

About Santa Maria

The city of Santa Maria, CA in Santa Barbara County has an approximate population of 99,553. ^[6]

Santa Maria, CA Solar Energy

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