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Solar Energy in South Lake Tahoe, CA

Solar Energy in South Lake Tahoe

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in South Lake Tahoe with an average of 7.6 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in South Lake Tahoe

Solar panels in South Lake Tahoe that always track the sun throughout the day will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in South Lake Tahoe

The total length of the day in South Lake Tahoe, CA today (March 28, 2024) will be 12 hours and 31 minutes. [More]

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South Lake Tahoe, CA Solar Energy

Solar Power in South Lake Tahoe, CA

Solar Energy Data in South Lake Tahoe, CA

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for South Lake Tahoe, CA

Solar Radiation Data in South Lake Tahoe

Based on historical South Lake Tahoe, CA data, solar panels that always track the sun throughout the day will produce the maximum solar energy output in South Lake Tahoe. [1]

South Lake Tahoe has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 5.23 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 27% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 7.2 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in South Lake Tahoe that are always titled at the latitude of South Lake Tahoe (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 6.16 kWh/m2/day, or about 18% greater than the average monthly GHI of 5.23 kWh/m2/day and approximately 14% less than the average monthly DNI of 7.2 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 South Lake Tahoe

Solar Radiation Data in South Lake Tahoe, CA

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in South Lake Tahoe.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for South Lake Tahoe, CA

Solar Radiation Data in South Lake Tahoe

South Lake Tahoe, CA has a average annual solar radiation value of 6.5 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in South Lake Tahoe is August with an average of 7.6 kWh/m2/day, followed by June at 7.29 kWh/m2/day and September at 7.28 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in South Lake Tahoe (California) are December with an average of 4.56 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 5.15 kWh/m2/day and November at 5.44 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: South Lake Tahoe vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in South Lake Tahoe

The average monthly solar radiation level in South Lake Tahoe, CA, of 6.5 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 65% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 2% 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: South Lake Tahoe vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average South Lake Tahoe 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 South Lake Tahoe

Sunrise / Sunset in South Lake Tahoe

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 28, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:49 am
    • Sunset: 7:20 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:31
Solar Energy Statistics for South Lake Tahoe

Best Months for Solar in South Lake Tahoe

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (7.6 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: August (7.41 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (9.97 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (8.13 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in South Lake Tahoe

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Solar Power Output in South Lake Tahoe

The Power of Solar in South Lake Tahoe, CA

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for South Lake Tahoe, CA

Solar Radiation Data in South Lake Tahoe

South Lake Tahoe (CA) has a average annual solar AC output value of 7243.14 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in South Lake Tahoe is August with an average of 680.6 kWhac, followed by May at 678.3 kWhac and June at 662.5 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in South Lake Tahoe (California) are December with an average of 459.78 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 506.48 kWhac and February at 511.39 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in South Lake Tahoe

South Lake Tahoe Electricity Costs

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South Lake Tahoe Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for South Lake Tahoe, CA [5]

Thu Mar 28
36°F
Heavy Snow
Min: 21°F
Max: 37°F
Fresh Breeze: 23 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 61%
Cloud cover: 45%
Fri Mar 29
32°F
Snow
Min: 24°F
Max: 32°F
Light breeze: 6 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 90%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat Mar 30
32°F
Snow
Min: 20°F
Max: 32°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 91%
Cloud cover: 99%
Sun Mar 31
34°F
Snow
Min: 24°F
Max: 34°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 78%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Apr 1
39°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 23°F
Max: 41°F
Light breeze: 5 mps ESE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 67%
Cloud cover: 7%
Tue Apr 2
46°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 30°F
Max: 47°F
Light breeze: 6 mps E
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 72%
Cloud cover: 31%

More about South Lake Tahoe

About South Lake Tahoe

The city of South Lake Tahoe, CA in El Dorado County has an approximate population of 21,403. [6]

South Lake Tahoe Solar Power

South Lake Tahoe, CA Solar Energy

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

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