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Solar Energy in Alamo, TX

Solar Energy in Alamo

The month of October has the highest historical solar radition values in Alamo with an average of 6.34 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Alamo

Solar panels in Alamo that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in Alamo

The total length of the day in Alamo, TX today (December 25, 2024) will be 10 hours and 33 minutes. [More]

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Alamo, TX Solar Energy

Solar Power in Alamo, TX

Solar Energy Data in Alamo, TX

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in Alamo.

* Amounts listed in kWh/m2/day (kilowatt hours per square meter per day).
* See glossary & definitions below.


Solar Energy Analysis for Alamo, TX

Solar Radiation Data in Alamo

Based on historical Alamo, TX data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in Alamo. [1]

Alamo has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 5.02 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 7% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.7 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Alamo that are always titled at the latitude of Alamo (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.37 kWh/m2/day, or about 7% greater than the average monthly GHI of 5.02 kWh/m2/day and approximately 14% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.7 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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 Alamo

Solar Radiation Data in Alamo, TX

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in Alamo.

* Amounts listed in kWh/m2/day (kilowatt hours per square meter per day)

Solar Radiation Analysis for Alamo, TX

Solar Radiation Data in Alamo

Alamo, TX has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.57 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Alamo is October with an average of 6.34 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 6.06 kWh/m2/day and September at 5.93 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Alamo (Texas) are January with an average of 4.87 kWh/m2/day, followed by December with an average of 4.91 kWh/m2/day and November at 5.32 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Alamo

The average monthly solar radiation level in Alamo, TX, of 5.57 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 42% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 16% less than the average level of 6.61 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically high levels (NV). [1]


→ Values listed as 0 (zero) are not available (N/A).

Solar Power: Alamo vs. the U.S.

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

→ k/m/d = kWh/m2/day = kilowatt hours per square meter per day.
→ Values listed as 0 (zero) are not available (N/A).

Solar Data & Statistics for Alamo

Sunrise / Sunset in Alamo

  • Sunrise/Sunset for December 25, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:16 am
    • Sunset: 5:49 pm
    • Length of Day: 10:33
Solar Energy Statistics for Alamo

Best Months for Solar in Alamo

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation October (6.34 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: June (6.15 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.91 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.84 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Alamo

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Solar Power Output in Alamo

The Power of Solar in Alamo, TX

Monthly AC solar system output averages for Alamo (tx). Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in Alamo. [2]

* Amounts listed in kWhac (kilowatt hours (AC))

Solar Output Analysis for Alamo, TX

Solar Radiation Data in Alamo

Alamo (TX) has a average annual solar AC output value of 6113.49 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Alamo is October with an average of 587.31 kWhac, followed by August at 552.64 kWhac and September at 529.04 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Alamo (Texas) are February with an average of 458.4 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 466.36 kWhac and December at 471.12 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Alamo

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Weather Forecast for Alamo, TX [5]

Wed Dec 25
78°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 68°F
Max: 82°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 58%
Cloud cover: 8%
Thu Dec 26
82°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 70°F
Max: 88°F
Fresh Breeze: 19 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 56%
Cloud cover: 27%
Fri Dec 27
84°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 71°F
Max: 87°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 49%
Cloud cover: 2%
Sat Dec 28
84°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 72°F
Max: 87°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 51%
Cloud cover: 1%
Sun Dec 29
83°F
Light Rain
Min: 70°F
Max: 87°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 54%
Cloud cover: 2%
Mon Dec 30
84°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 70°F
Max: 89°F
Fresh Breeze: 18 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 45%
Cloud cover: 7%

More about Alamo

About Alamo

The city of Alamo, TX in Hidalgo County has an approximate population of 18,353. [6]

Alamo Solar Power

Alamo, TX Solar Energy

To learn more about solar energy and solar power Alamo, TX, or for more solar-related resources for Alamo, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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