Local context
What limits Concord roofs
Concord averages 5.2 peak sun hours per day in the regional data. Roof orientation, usable area, and shade can reduce production further for an individual property.
Solar data for Concord
- Peak sun hours / day
- 5.2 hrs
- Typical system size
- 5–8 kW
- Estimated first-year savings
- $825–$1,240
- Roofs suitable for solar
- 62–74%
- Primary utility
- PG&E
- Net metering
- NEM 3.0 (Net Billing)
Modeled annual average.
Residential, based on typical CA household load.
6 kW DC, 0.85 derate, 70% self-consumption, $0.33/kWh avg rate. Estimate only.
Modeled from regional adoption data.
Contact your utility for current NEM/NBT enrollment status.
Under California's Net Billing Tariff (NEM 3.0, April 2023), exported power earns avoided-cost rates (~$0.02–0.08/kWh); self-consumed solar saves at full retail rate, so battery storage maximizes value.
Estimates based on the average California residential electricity rate of $0.33/kWh (EIA, retrieved Aug 2026) and modeled solar production; your rate and usage will vary.
Frequently asked questions
How much sun does Concord get for solar?
Concord receives approximately 5.2 peak sun hours per day on average, based on modeled regional data.
What is the estimated first-year savings from solar in Concord?
For a typical 6 kW system in Concord, first-year savings are estimated at roughly $825–$1,240. Estimates based on the average California residential electricity rate of $0.33/kWh (EIA, retrieved Aug 2026) and modeled solar production; your rate and usage will vary. These are educational estimates, not guarantees.
What can limit solar production in Concord?
Concord averages 5.2 peak sun hours per day in the regional data. Roof orientation, usable area, and shade can reduce production further for an individual property.
Data source: City figures are modeled estimates for general guidance — not a quote for any specific property.
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Solar data for nearby California cities
- Anaheim, CA5.6 hrs/day
- Bakersfield, CA6 hrs/day
- Chico, CA5.7 hrs/day
- Corona, CA5.7 hrs/day
- Elk Grove, CA5.6 hrs/day
- Fontana, CA5.8 hrs/day