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Solar Power in 77242 (Houston, TX)

Solar Energy in 77242

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Solar Panels in 77242

Solar panels in 77242 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 77242

The total length of the day in 77242 (Houston, TX) today (January 08, 2025) will be 10 hours and 24 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 77242 (Houston, TX)

Solar Energy Data for 77242

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Solar Energy Analysis for 77242

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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 77242

Solar Radiation Data in 77242

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 77242

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Solar Power Comparison: 77242 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 77242

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Solar Power: 77242 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 77242 solar radiation levels compare to average levels in a city with historcially high levels (NV) and a city with historically low levels (WA). ^[1]

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Solar Data & Statistics for 77242

Sunrise / Sunset in 77242

Sunrise/Sunset for January 08, 2025 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 7:16 am
- Sunset: 5:40 pm
- Length of Day: 10:24

Best Months for Solar in 77242

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Solar Panel Installs in 77242

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Solar Power Output in 77242

The Power of Solar in 77242

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 77242. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 77242. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 77242

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Weather Forecast for 77242 ^[5]

Wed Jan 8

39°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 38°F
Max: 43°F

Gentle Breeze: 12 mps NNE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 42%
Cloud cover: 100%

Thu Jan 9

41°F

Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 39°F
Max: 44°F

Moderate breeze: 18 mps ENE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 80%
Cloud cover: 100%

Fri Jan 10

41°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 40°F
Max: 44°F

Moderate breeze: 14 mps N
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 84%
Cloud cover: 100%

Sat Jan 11

48°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 37°F
Max: 53°F

Gentle Breeze: 10 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 37%
Cloud cover: 3%

Sun Jan 12

60°F

Few Clouds
Min: 43°F
Max: 64°F

Light breeze: 6 mps N
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 53%
Cloud cover: 13%

Mon Jan 13

55°F

Scattered Clouds
Min: 45°F
Max: 60°F

Gentle Breeze: 11 mps NE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 40%
Cloud cover: 43%

More about 77242

About 77242

The ZIP code 77242 is associated with the city of Houston in Harris County in Texas.

77242 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 77242, or for more solar-related resources for TX, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.