The average incoming solar radiation in California is $9$ kWh$/$m$2/$day and the average annual household energy consumption is $18,000$ kWh$.$ If solar panels are $30\%$ efficient, how large would a solar panel have to be to fully supply the energy needs of $1$ household over the course of a year in California?

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