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Solar Power in 78836 (Catarina, TX)

Solar Energy in 78836

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in 78836 with an average of 6.38 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 78836

Solar panels in 78836 that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 78836

The total length of the day in 78836 (Catarina, TX) today (April 29, 2024) will be 13 hours and 16 minutes. [More]

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78836 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 78836 (Catarina, TX)

Solar Energy Data for 78836

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 78836.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 78836

Solar Radiation Data in 78836

Based on historical 78836 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 78836. [1]

The region associated with 78836 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.98 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 2% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 5.06 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 78836 that are always titled at the latitude of Catarina (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.41 kWh/m2/day, or about 9% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.98 kWh/m2/day and approximately 7% greater than the average monthly DNI of 5.06 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 78836

Solar Radiation Data in 78836

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 78836.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 78836

Solar Radiation Data in 78836

The region associated with 78836 has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.62 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 78836 is August with an average of 6.38 kWh/m2/day, followed by September at 6.22 kWh/m2/day and July at 5.9 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 78836 are December with an average of 4.86 kWh/m2/day, followed by November with an average of 5.06 kWh/m2/day and January at 5.12 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 78836 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 78836

The average monthly solar radiation level in 78836, of 5.62 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 43% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 15% 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: 78836 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 78836 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 78836

Sunrise / Sunset in 78836

  • Sunrise/Sunset for April 29, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:57 am
    • Sunset: 8:13 pm
    • Length of Day: 13:16
Solar Energy Statistics for 78836

Best Months for Solar in 78836

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (6.38 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: August (6.34 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (6.35 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.9 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 78836

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 78836 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 78836

The Power of Solar in 78836

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 78836. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 78836. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 78836

Solar Radiation Data in 78836

78836 has a average annual solar AC output value of 6133.72 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 78836 is August with an average of 578.94 kWhac, followed by September at 548.41 kWhac and October at 542.01 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 78836 are November with an average of 459.85 kWhac, followed by December with an average of 470.34 kWhac and February at 472.39 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 78836 [5]

Mon Apr 29
84°F
Light Rain
Min: 72°F
Max: 95°F
Fresh Breeze: 19 mps ESE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 60%
Cloud cover: 84%
Tue Apr 30
92°F
Few Clouds
Min: 72°F
Max: 99°F
Fresh Breeze: 22 mps ESE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 44%
Cloud cover: 23%
Wed May 1
87°F
Light Rain
Min: 73°F
Max: 91°F
Fresh Breeze: 20 mps ESE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 57%
Cloud cover: 94%
Thu May 2
85°F
Light Rain
Min: 74°F
Max: 86°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 66%
Cloud cover: 100%
Fri May 3
89°F
Light Rain
Min: 72°F
Max: 93°F
Fresh Breeze: 22 mps E
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 54%
Cloud cover: 73%
Sat May 4
87°F
Light Rain
Min: 73°F
Max: 95°F
Fresh Breeze: 23 mps ESE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 50%
Cloud cover: 89%

More about 78836

About 78836

The ZIP code 78836 is associated with the city of Catarina in Dimmit County in Texas.

78836 Solar Power

78836 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 78836, or for more solar-related resources for TX, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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