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Solar Power in 78542 (Edinburg, TX)

Solar Energy in 78542

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Solar Panels in 78542

Solar panels in 78542 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 78542

The total length of the day in 78542 (Edinburg, TX) today (May 15, 2025) will be 13 hours and 30 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 78542 (Edinburg, TX)

Solar Energy Data for 78542

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Solar Energy Analysis for 78542

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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 78542

Solar Radiation Data in 78542

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 78542

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Solar Power Comparison: 78542 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 78542

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Solar Power: 78542 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 78542 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 78542

Sunrise / Sunset in 78542

Sunrise/Sunset for May 15, 2025 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 6:43 am
- Sunset: 8:13 pm
- Length of Day: 13:30

Best Months for Solar in 78542

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Solar Panel Installs in 78542

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Solar Power Output in 78542

The Power of Solar in 78542

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 78542. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 78542. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 78542

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Weather Forecast for 78542 ^[5]

Thu May 15

96°F

Broken Clouds
Min: 77°F
Max: 96°F

Strong breeze: 27 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 51%
Cloud cover: 64%

Fri May 16

97°F

Few Clouds
Min: 77°F
Max: 99°F

Fresh Breeze: 19 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 39%
Cloud cover: 11%

Sat May 17

97°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 77°F
Max: 98°F

Fresh Breeze: 20 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 43%
Cloud cover: 8%

Sun May 18

95°F

Scattered Clouds
Min: 76°F
Max: 96°F

Fresh Breeze: 21 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 40%
Cloud cover: 41%

Mon May 19

93°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 78°F
Max: 97°F

Fresh Breeze: 22 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 50%
Cloud cover: 100%

Tue May 20

99°F

Broken Clouds
Min: 78°F
Max: 102°F

Fresh Breeze: 19 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 39%
Cloud cover: 58%

More about 78542

About 78542

The ZIP code 78542 is associated with the city of Edinburg in Hidalgo County in Texas.

78542 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 78542, or for more solar-related resources for TX, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.