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Solar Power in 75074 (Plano, TX)

Solar Energy in 75074

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in 75074 with an average of 6.5 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 75074

Solar panels in 75074 that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 75074

The total length of the day in 75074 (Plano, TX) today (November 07, 2024) will be 10 hours and 42 minutes. [More]

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75074 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 75074 (Plano, TX)

Solar Energy Data for 75074

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 75074.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 75074

Solar Radiation Data in 75074

Based on historical 75074 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 75074. [1]

The region associated with 75074 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.7 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 5% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.93 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 75074 that are always titled at the latitude of Plano (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.28 kWh/m2/day, or about 12% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.7 kWh/m2/day and approximately 7% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.93 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 75074

Solar Radiation Data in 75074

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 75074.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 75074

Solar Radiation Data in 75074

The region associated with 75074 has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.57 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 75074 is August with an average of 6.5 kWh/m2/day, followed by July at 6.21 kWh/m2/day and September at 6.21 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 75074 are December with an average of 4.34 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.97 kWh/m2/day and February at 5.11 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 75074 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 75074

The average monthly solar radiation level in 75074, of 5.57 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 42% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 16% 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: 75074 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 75074 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 75074

Sunrise / Sunset in 75074

  • Sunrise/Sunset for November 07, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:49 am
    • Sunset: 5:31 pm
    • Length of Day: 10:42
Solar Energy Statistics for 75074

Best Months for Solar in 75074

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (6.5 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: August (6.31 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (6.44 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.84 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 75074

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 75074 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 75074

The Power of Solar in 75074

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 75074. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 75074. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 75074

Solar Radiation Data in 75074

75074 has a average annual solar AC output value of 6202.68 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 75074 is August with an average of 584.01 kWhac, followed by July at 565.86 kWhac and September at 551.12 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 75074 are December with an average of 427.2 kWhac, followed by February with an average of 450.28 kWhac and January at 495.14 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 75074 [5]

Thu Nov 7
68°F
Light Rain
Min: 58°F
Max: 73°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps E
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 76%
Cloud cover: 99%
Fri Nov 8
67°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 63°F
Max: 69°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps E
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 93%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat Nov 9
67°F
Light Rain
Min: 55°F
Max: 70°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 38%
Cloud cover: 0%
Sun Nov 10
71°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 57°F
Max: 74°F
Light breeze: 7 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 38%
Cloud cover: 0%
Mon Nov 11
75°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 60°F
Max: 79°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 54%
Cloud cover: 0%
Tue Nov 12
72°F
Few Clouds
Min: 60°F
Max: 75°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 39%
Cloud cover: 20%

More about 75074

About 75074

The ZIP code 75074 is associated with the city of Plano in Collin County in Texas.

75074 Solar Power

75074 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 75074, or for more solar-related resources for TX, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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