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Solar Energy in Alton, TX

Solar Energy in Alton

The month of October has the highest historical solar radition values in Alton with an average of 6.39 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Alton

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Alton

The total length of the day in Alton, TX today (March 28, 2024) will be 12 hours and 21 minutes. [More]

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Alton, TX Solar Energy

Solar Power in Alton, TX

Solar Energy Data in Alton, TX

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Alton, TX

Solar Radiation Data in Alton

Based on historical Alton, 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 Alton. [1]

Alton has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 5.08 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 5% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.83 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Alton that are always titled at the latitude of Alton (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.44 kWh/m2/day, or about 7% greater than the average monthly GHI of 5.08 kWh/m2/day and approximately 13% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.83 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 Alton

Solar Radiation Data in Alton, TX

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Alton, TX

Solar Radiation Data in Alton

Alton, TX has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.7 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Alton is October with an average of 6.39 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 6.09 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 Alton (Texas) are January with an average of 5.11 kWh/m2/day, followed by December with an average of 5.13 kWh/m2/day and November at 5.5 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Alton

The average monthly solar radiation level in Alton, TX, of 5.7 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 45% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 14% 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: Alton vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Alton

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 28, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:27 am
    • Sunset: 7:48 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:21
Solar Energy Statistics for Alton

Best Months for Solar in Alton

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation October (6.39 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: August (6.28 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (6.07 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.95 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Alton

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Solar Power Output in Alton

The Power of Solar in Alton, TX

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Alton, TX

Solar Radiation Data in Alton

Alton (TX) has a average annual solar AC output value of 6238.31 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Alton is October with an average of 589.23 kWhac, followed by August at 552.97 kWhac and March at 538.17 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Alton (Texas) are February with an average of 482.64 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 489.46 kWhac and December at 491.87 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Alton

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Weather Forecast for Alton, TX [5]

Thu Mar 28
80°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 60°F
Max: 82°F
Fresh Breeze: 19 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 33%
Cloud cover: 0%
Fri Mar 29
81°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 67°F
Max: 83°F
Fresh Breeze: 23 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 42%
Cloud cover: 40%
Sat Mar 30
84°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 68°F
Max: 85°F
Fresh Breeze: 19 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 48%
Cloud cover: 52%
Sun Mar 31
85°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 70°F
Max: 93°F
Fresh Breeze: 20 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 56%
Cloud cover: 66%
Mon Apr 1
93°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 73°F
Max: 100°F
Fresh Breeze: 20 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 37%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 2
76°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 70°F
Max: 86°F
Fresh Breeze: 21 mps N
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 45%
Cloud cover: 94%

More about Alton

About Alton

The city of Alton, TX in Hidalgo County has an approximate population of 12,341. [6]

Alton Solar Power

Alton, TX Solar Energy

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

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