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Solar Power in 78520 (Brownsville, TX)

Solar Energy in 78520

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Solar Panels in 78520

Solar panels in 78520 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 78520

The total length of the day in 78520 (Brownsville, TX) today (April 19, 2025) will be 12 hours and 55 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 78520 (Brownsville, TX)

Solar Energy Data for 78520

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Solar Energy Analysis for 78520

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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 78520

Solar Radiation Data in 78520

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 78520

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Solar Power Comparison: 78520 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 78520

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Solar Power: 78520 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 78520 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 78520

Sunrise / Sunset in 78520

Sunrise/Sunset for April 19, 2025 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 7:01 am
- Sunset: 7:56 pm
- Length of Day: 12:55

Best Months for Solar in 78520

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Solar Panel Installs in 78520

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Solar Power Output in 78520

The Power of Solar in 78520

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 78520. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 78520. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 78520

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Weather Forecast for 78520 ^[5]

Sat Apr 19

84°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 74°F
Max: 86°F

Fresh Breeze: 24 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 53%
Cloud cover: 99%

Sun Apr 20

83°F

Light Rain
Min: 72°F
Max: 85°F

Fresh Breeze: 20 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 58%
Cloud cover: 63%

Mon Apr 21

85°F

Light Rain
Min: 72°F
Max: 86°F

Moderate breeze: 16 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 57%
Cloud cover: 48%

Tue Apr 22

87°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 73°F
Max: 87°F

Fresh Breeze: 19 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 51%
Cloud cover: 87%

Wed Apr 23

87°F

Broken Clouds
Min: 74°F
Max: 87°F

Fresh Breeze: 22 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 45%
Cloud cover: 83%

Thu Apr 24

87°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 74°F
Max: 87°F

Fresh Breeze: 20 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 55%
Cloud cover: 98%

More about 78520

About 78520

The ZIP code 78520 is associated with the city of Brownsville in Cameron County in Texas.

78520 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 78520, or for more solar-related resources for TX, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.