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Solar Energy in Tolleson, AZ

Solar Energy in Tolleson

The month of April has the highest historical solar radition values in Tolleson with an average of 7.36 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Tolleson

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Tolleson

The total length of the day in Tolleson, AZ today (March 28, 2024) will be 12 hours and 26 minutes. [More]

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Tolleson, AZ Solar Energy

Solar Power in Tolleson, AZ

Solar Energy Data in Tolleson, AZ

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Tolleson, AZ

Solar Radiation Data in Tolleson

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

Tolleson has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 5.79 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 22% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 7.42 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Tolleson that are always titled at the latitude of Tolleson (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 6.7 kWh/m2/day, or about 16% greater than the average monthly GHI of 5.79 kWh/m2/day and approximately 10% less than the average monthly DNI of 7.42 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 Tolleson

Solar Radiation Data in Tolleson, AZ

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Tolleson, AZ

Solar Radiation Data in Tolleson

Tolleson, AZ has a average annual solar radiation value of 6.65 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Tolleson is April with an average of 7.36 kWh/m2/day, followed by May at 7.17 kWh/m2/day and March at 7.08 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Tolleson (Arizona) are December with an average of 5.52 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 5.79 kWh/m2/day and November at 6.4 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Tolleson

The average monthly solar radiation level in Tolleson, AZ, of 6.65 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 69% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 1% greater 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: Tolleson vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Tolleson

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 28, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:20 am
    • Sunset: 6:46 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:26
Solar Energy Statistics for Tolleson

Best Months for Solar in Tolleson

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation April (7.36 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: April (7.49 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: June (9.21 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (8.28 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Tolleson

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Solar Power Output in Tolleson

The Power of Solar in Tolleson, AZ

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Tolleson, AZ

Solar Radiation Data in Tolleson

Tolleson (AZ) has a average annual solar AC output value of 7162.96 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Tolleson is March with an average of 662.76 kWhac, followed by April at 659.46 kWhac and May at 648.47 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Tolleson (Arizona) are December with an average of 530.38 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 548.05 kWhac and February at 550.2 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Tolleson

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Tolleson Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Tolleson, AZ [5]

Thu Mar 28
74°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 61°F
Max: 78°F
Light breeze: 6 mps ESE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 19%
Cloud cover: 100%
Fri Mar 29
74°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 63°F
Max: 80°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 20%
Cloud cover: 0%
Sat Mar 30
74°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 63°F
Max: 78°F
Fresh Breeze: 24 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 21%
Cloud cover: 8%
Sun Mar 31
51°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 50°F
Max: 61°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 72%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Apr 1
58°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 53°F
Max: 62°F
Light breeze: 7 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 54%
Cloud cover: 99%
Tue Apr 2
63°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 56°F
Max: 72°F
Light breeze: 6 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 44%
Cloud cover: 0%

More about Tolleson

About Tolleson

The city of Tolleson, AZ in Maricopa County has an approximate population of 6,545. [6]

Tolleson Solar Power

Tolleson, AZ Solar Energy

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

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