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Solar Power in 78540 (Edinburg, TX)

Solar Energy in 78540

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Solar Panels in 78540

Solar panels in 78540 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 78540

The total length of the day in 78540 (Edinburg, TX) today (January 30, 2025) will be 10 hours and 59 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 78540 (Edinburg, TX)

Solar Energy Data for 78540

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Solar Energy Analysis for 78540

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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 78540

Solar Radiation Data in 78540

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 78540

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Solar Power Comparison: 78540 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 78540

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Solar Power: 78540 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 78540 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 78540

Sunrise / Sunset in 78540

Sunrise/Sunset for January 30, 2025 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 7:16 am
- Sunset: 6:15 pm
- Length of Day: 10:59

Best Months for Solar in 78540

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Solar Panel Installs in 78540

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Solar Power Output in 78540

The Power of Solar in 78540

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 78540. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 78540. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 78540

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Weather Forecast for 78540 ^[5]

Thu Jan 30

77°F

Light Rain
Min: 66°F
Max: 78°F

Fresh Breeze: 20 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 67%
Cloud cover: 98%

Fri Jan 31

75°F

Broken Clouds
Min: 61°F
Max: 78°F

Moderate breeze: 13 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 23%
Cloud cover: 65%

Sat Feb 1

71°F

Light Rain
Min: 60°F
Max: 76°F

Gentle Breeze: 11 mps E
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 31%
Cloud cover: 91%

Sun Feb 2

76°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 60°F
Max: 81°F

Moderate breeze: 14 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 43%
Cloud cover: 0%

Mon Feb 3

81°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 67°F
Max: 86°F

Moderate breeze: 17 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 58%
Cloud cover: 1%

Tue Feb 4

81°F

Broken Clouds
Min: 69°F
Max: 81°F

Fresh Breeze: 19 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 55%
Cloud cover: 72%

More about 78540

About 78540

The ZIP code 78540 is associated with the city of Edinburg in Hidalgo County in Texas.

78540 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 78540, or for more solar-related resources for TX, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.