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Solar Energy in Ballinger, TX

Solar Energy in Ballinger

The month of April has the highest historical solar radition values in Ballinger with an average of 6.44 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Ballinger

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Ballinger

The total length of the day in Ballinger, TX today (November 23, 2024) will be 10 hours and 24 minutes. [More]

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Ballinger, TX Solar Energy

Solar Power in Ballinger, TX

Solar Energy Data in Ballinger, TX

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Ballinger, TX

Solar Radiation Data in Ballinger

Based on historical Ballinger, 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 Ballinger. [1]

Ballinger has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 5.11 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 10% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 5.65 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Ballinger that are always titled at the latitude of Ballinger (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.74 kWh/m2/day, or about 12% greater than the average monthly GHI of 5.11 kWh/m2/day and approximately 2% greater than the average monthly DNI of 5.65 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 Ballinger

Solar Radiation Data in Ballinger, TX

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Ballinger, TX

Solar Radiation Data in Ballinger

Ballinger, TX has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.96 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Ballinger is April with an average of 6.44 kWh/m2/day, followed by September at 6.42 kWh/m2/day and August at 6.38 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Ballinger (Texas) are December with an average of 5.12 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 5.54 kWh/m2/day and February at 5.75 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Ballinger

The average monthly solar radiation level in Ballinger, TX, of 5.96 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 52% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 10% 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: Ballinger vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Ballinger

  • Sunrise/Sunset for November 23, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:14 am
    • Sunset: 5:38 pm
    • Length of Day: 10:24
Solar Energy Statistics for Ballinger

Best Months for Solar in Ballinger

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation April (6.44 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: April (6.44 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (6.72 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (7.03 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Ballinger

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Solar Power Output in Ballinger

The Power of Solar in Ballinger, TX

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Ballinger, TX

Solar Radiation Data in Ballinger

Ballinger (TX) has a average annual solar AC output value of 6616.32 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Ballinger is April with an average of 583.28 kWhac, followed by March at 582.88 kWhac and August at 578.05 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Ballinger (Texas) are February with an average of 505.48 kWhac, followed by December with an average of 505.6 kWhac and June at 532.52 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Ballinger

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Weather Forecast for Ballinger, TX [5]

Sat Nov 23
70°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 51°F
Max: 75°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 49%
Cloud cover: 0%
Sun Nov 24
75°F
Few Clouds
Min: 56°F
Max: 79°F
Fresh Breeze: 18 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 48%
Cloud cover: 11%
Mon Nov 25
66°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 50°F
Max: 69°F
Fresh Breeze: 19 mps N
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 40%
Cloud cover: 35%
Tue Nov 26
56°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 43°F
Max: 67°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 40%
Cloud cover: 50%
Wed Nov 27
71°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 53°F
Max: 78°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 42%
Cloud cover: 100%
Thu Nov 28
50°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 43°F
Max: 62°F
Strong breeze: 25 mps N
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 41%
Cloud cover: 93%

More about Ballinger

About Ballinger

The city of Ballinger, TX in Runnels County has an approximate population of 3,767. [6]

Ballinger Solar Power

Ballinger, TX Solar Energy

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

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