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Solar Power in 78342 (Ben Bolt, TX)

Solar Energy in 78342

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Solar Panels in 78342

Solar panels in 78342 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 78342

The total length of the day in 78342 (Ben Bolt, TX) today (April 19, 2025) will be 12 hours and 59 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 78342 (Ben Bolt, TX)

Solar Energy Data for 78342

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Solar Energy Analysis for 78342

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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 78342

Solar Radiation Data in 78342

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 78342

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Solar Power Comparison: 78342 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 78342

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Solar Power: 78342 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 78342 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 78342

Sunrise / Sunset in 78342

Sunrise/Sunset for April 19, 2025 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 7:01 am
- Sunset: 8:00 pm
- Length of Day: 12:59

Best Months for Solar in 78342

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Solar Panel Installs in 78342

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Solar Power Output in 78342

The Power of Solar in 78342

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 78342. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 78342. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 78342

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Weather Forecast for 78342 ^[5]

Sat Apr 19

80°F

Light Rain
Min: 71°F
Max: 82°F

Fresh Breeze: 24 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 58%
Cloud cover: 99%

Sun Apr 20

86°F

Light Rain
Min: 68°F
Max: 86°F

Fresh Breeze: 21 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 47%
Cloud cover: 66%

Mon Apr 21

87°F

Light Rain
Min: 70°F
Max: 87°F

Moderate breeze: 14 mps ESE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 51%
Cloud cover: 65%

Tue Apr 22

88°F

Broken Clouds
Min: 70°F
Max: 88°F

Fresh Breeze: 20 mps ESE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 48%
Cloud cover: 62%

Wed Apr 23

82°F

Light Rain
Min: 72°F
Max: 83°F

Fresh Breeze: 19 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 60%
Cloud cover: 81%

Thu Apr 24

88°F

Light Rain
Min: 71°F
Max: 88°F

Fresh Breeze: 20 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 45%
Cloud cover: 30%

More about 78342

About 78342

The ZIP code 78342 is associated with the city of Ben Bolt in Jim Wells County in Texas.

78342 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 78342, or for more solar-related resources for TX, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.