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Solar Energy in Golden, CO

Solar Energy in Golden

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Solar Panels in Golden

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Golden

The total length of the day in Golden, CO today (December 21, 2024) will be 9 hours and 24 minutes. [More]

Solar Power in Golden, CO

Solar Energy Data in Golden, CO

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Solar Energy Analysis for Golden, CO

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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 Golden

Solar Radiation Data in Golden, CO

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Solar Radiation Analysis for Golden, CO

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

Solar Power Levels in Golden

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Solar Power: Golden vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Golden

Sunrise/Sunset for December 21, 2024 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 7:17 am
- Sunset: 4:41 pm
- Length of Day: 9:24

Best Months for Solar in Golden

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Solar Panel Installs in Golden

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Solar Power Output in Golden

The Power of Solar in Golden, CO

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

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Solar Output Analysis for Golden, CO

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Cost of Utilities in Golden

Golden Electricity Costs

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Solar Power Poll: Golden

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Golden Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Golden, CO ^[5]

Sat Dec 21

51°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 43°F
Max: 56°F

Gentle Breeze: 8 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 24%
Cloud cover: 6%

Sun Dec 22

54°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 46°F
Max: 58°F

Gentle Breeze: 9 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 22%
Cloud cover: 100%

Mon Dec 23

51°F

Broken Clouds
Min: 44°F
Max: 51°F

Light breeze: 5 mps E
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 37%
Cloud cover: 72%

Tue Dec 24

45°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 39°F
Max: 47°F

Light breeze: 6 mps E
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 47%
Cloud cover: 9%

Wed Dec 25

44°F

Snow
Min: 37°F
Max: 45°F

Gentle Breeze: 8 mps NNW
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 34%
Cloud cover: 13%

Thu Dec 26

40°F

Light Snow
Min: 35°F
Max: 43°F

Light breeze: 5 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 63%
Cloud cover: 58%

More about Golden

About Golden

The city of Golden, CO in Jefferson County has an approximate population of 18,867. ^[6]

Golden, CO Solar Energy

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