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Solar Energy in Arlington, TX

Solar Energy in Arlington

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in Arlington with an average of 6.36 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Arlington

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Arlington

The total length of the day in Arlington, TX today (November 07, 2024) will be 10 hours and 43 minutes. [More]

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Arlington, TX Solar Energy

Solar Power in Arlington, TX

Solar Energy Data in Arlington, TX

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Arlington, TX

Solar Radiation Data in Arlington

Based on historical Arlington, 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 Arlington. [1]

Arlington has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.77 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 6% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 5.08 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Arlington that are always titled at the latitude of Arlington (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.36 kWh/m2/day, or about 12% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.77 kWh/m2/day and approximately 6% greater than the average monthly DNI of 5.08 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 Arlington

Solar Radiation Data in Arlington, TX

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Arlington, TX

Solar Radiation Data in Arlington

Arlington, 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 Arlington is August with an average of 6.36 kWh/m2/day, followed by July at 6.24 kWh/m2/day and September at 6.22 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Arlington (Texas) are December with an average of 4.67 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.81 kWh/m2/day and February at 5.06 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Arlington

The average monthly solar radiation level in Arlington, 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: Arlington vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Arlington

  • Sunrise/Sunset for November 07, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:50 am
    • Sunset: 5:33 pm
    • Length of Day: 10:43
Solar Energy Statistics for Arlington

Best Months for Solar in Arlington

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (6.36 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (6.39 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (6.7 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.99 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Arlington

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Solar Power Output in Arlington

The Power of Solar in Arlington, TX

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Arlington, TX

Solar Radiation Data in Arlington

Arlington (TX) has a average annual solar AC output value of 6175 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Arlington is August with an average of 573.24 kWhac, followed by July at 563.52 kWhac and September at 556.22 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Arlington (Texas) are February with an average of 445.72 kWhac, followed by December with an average of 458.9 kWhac and January at 474.44 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Arlington

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Arlington Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Arlington, TX [5]

Thu Nov 7
70°F
Light Rain
Min: 63°F
Max: 73°F
Moderate breeze: 12 mps ESE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 75%
Cloud cover: 98%
Fri Nov 8
70°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 66°F
Max: 73°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps ESE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 91%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat Nov 9
70°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 59°F
Max: 74°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 26%
Cloud cover: 0%
Sun Nov 10
74°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 61°F
Max: 78°F
Light breeze: 6 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 30%
Cloud cover: 0%
Mon Nov 11
78°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 63°F
Max: 81°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 45%
Cloud cover: 2%
Tue Nov 12
73°F
Few Clouds
Min: 63°F
Max: 76°F
Light breeze: 6 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 44%
Cloud cover: 14%

More about Arlington

About Arlington

The city of Arlington, TX in Tarrant County has an approximate population of 365,438. [6]

Arlington Solar Power

Arlington, TX Solar Energy

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

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About half of the sun's energy is absorbed by the Earth's surface; about 30 percent is reflected back from the surface.

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