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Solar Energy in Alvin, TX

Solar Energy in Alvin

The month of October has the highest historical solar radition values in Alvin with an average of 6.07 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Alvin

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Alvin

The total length of the day in Alvin, TX today (November 07, 2024) will be 10 hours and 53 minutes. [More]

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Alvin, TX Solar Energy

Solar Power in Alvin, TX

Solar Energy Data in Alvin, TX

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Alvin, TX

Solar Radiation Data in Alvin

Based on historical Alvin, 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 Alvin. [1]

Alvin has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.61 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 8% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.27 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Alvin that are always titled at the latitude of Alvin (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.02 kWh/m2/day, or about 9% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.61 kWh/m2/day and approximately 18% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.27 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 Alvin

Solar Radiation Data in Alvin, TX

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Alvin, TX

Solar Radiation Data in Alvin

Alvin, TX has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.24 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Alvin is October with an average of 6.07 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 5.75 kWh/m2/day and September at 5.73 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Alvin (Texas) are January with an average of 4.24 kWh/m2/day, followed by December with an average of 4.36 kWh/m2/day and February at 4.9 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Alvin

The average monthly solar radiation level in Alvin, TX, of 5.24 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 33% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 21% 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: Alvin vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Alvin

  • Sunrise/Sunset for November 07, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:38 am
    • Sunset: 5:31 pm
    • Length of Day: 10:53
Solar Energy Statistics for Alvin

Best Months for Solar in Alvin

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation October (6.07 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: May (5.73 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: June (5.04 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.29 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Alvin

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Solar Power Output in Alvin

The Power of Solar in Alvin, TX

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Alvin, TX

Solar Radiation Data in Alvin

Alvin (TX) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5827.18 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Alvin is October with an average of 576.34 kWhac, followed by August at 520.64 kWhac and September at 509.46 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Alvin (Texas) are January with an average of 412.43 kWhac, followed by December with an average of 423.44 kWhac and February at 429.97 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Alvin

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Weather Forecast for Alvin, TX [5]

Thu Nov 7
85°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 73°F
Max: 85°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps ESE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 59%
Cloud cover: 5%
Fri Nov 8
84°F
Light Rain
Min: 74°F
Max: 85°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps ESE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 66%
Cloud cover: 39%
Sat Nov 9
76°F
Light Rain
Min: 70°F
Max: 78°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps N
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 84%
Cloud cover: 96%
Sun Nov 10
81°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 71°F
Max: 84°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps ENE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 66%
Cloud cover: 69%
Mon Nov 11
83°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 69°F
Max: 86°F
Light breeze: 7 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 50%
Cloud cover: 2%
Tue Nov 12
83°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 69°F
Max: 83°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 51%
Cloud cover: 1%

More about Alvin

About Alvin

The city of Alvin, TX in Brazoria County has an approximate population of 24,236. [6]

Alvin Solar Power

Alvin, TX Solar Energy

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

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