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Solar Energy in Barstow, TX

Solar Energy in Barstow

The month of April has the highest historical solar radition values in Barstow with an average of 7.15 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Barstow

Solar panels in Barstow that always track the sun throughout the day will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in Barstow

The total length of the day in Barstow, TX today (November 23, 2024) will be 10 hours and 25 minutes. [More]

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Barstow, TX Solar Energy

Solar Power in Barstow, TX

Solar Energy Data in Barstow, TX

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Barstow, TX

Solar Radiation Data in Barstow

Based on historical Barstow, TX data, solar panels that always track the sun throughout the day will produce the maximum solar energy output in Barstow. [1]

Barstow has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 5.61 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 16% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 6.68 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Barstow that are always titled at the latitude of Barstow (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 6.36 kWh/m2/day, or about 13% greater than the average monthly GHI of 5.61 kWh/m2/day and approximately 5% less than the average monthly DNI of 6.68 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 Barstow

Solar Radiation Data in Barstow, TX

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Barstow, TX

Solar Radiation Data in Barstow

Barstow, TX has a average annual solar radiation value of 6.55 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Barstow is April with an average of 7.15 kWh/m2/day, followed by March at 7.05 kWh/m2/day and October at 6.89 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Barstow (Texas) are December with an average of 5.88 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 6.14 kWh/m2/day and November at 6.24 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Barstow

The average monthly solar radiation level in Barstow, TX, of 6.55 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 67% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 1% 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: Barstow vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Barstow

  • Sunrise/Sunset for November 23, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:27 am
    • Sunset: 5:52 pm
    • Length of Day: 10:25
Solar Energy Statistics for Barstow

Best Months for Solar in Barstow

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation April (7.15 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: April (7.12 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: June (7.84 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (7.61 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Barstow

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Solar Power Output in Barstow

The Power of Solar in Barstow, TX

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Barstow, TX

Solar Radiation Data in Barstow

Barstow (TX) has a average annual solar AC output value of 7187.63 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Barstow is March with an average of 665.64 kWhac, followed by April at 647.67 kWhac and October at 626.07 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Barstow (Texas) are June with an average of 562 kWhac, followed by February with an average of 569.08 kWhac and December at 574.76 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Barstow

Barstow Electricity Costs

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Barstow Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Barstow, TX [5]

Fri Nov 22
65°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 47°F
Max: 72°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps E
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 26%
Cloud cover: 0%
Sat Nov 23
69°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 48°F
Max: 78°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 22%
Cloud cover: 0%
Sun Nov 24
79°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 60°F
Max: 83°F
Fresh Breeze: 20 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 14%
Cloud cover: 43%
Mon Nov 25
73°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 54°F
Max: 73°F
Fresh Breeze: 19 mps ENE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 16%
Cloud cover: 95%
Tue Nov 26
59°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 48°F
Max: 66°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps E
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 37%
Cloud cover: 49%
Wed Nov 27
72°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 58°F
Max: 77°F
Light breeze: 7 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 23%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Barstow

About Barstow

The city of Barstow, TX in Ward County has an approximate population of 349. [6]

Barstow Solar Power

Barstow, TX Solar Energy

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

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