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Solar Energy in Belton, TX

Solar Energy in Belton

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in Belton with an average of 6.28 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Belton

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Belton

The total length of the day in Belton, TX today (November 07, 2024) will be 10 hours and 48 minutes. [More]

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Belton, TX Solar Energy

Solar Power in Belton, TX

Solar Energy Data in Belton, TX

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Belton, TX

Solar Radiation Data in Belton

Based on historical Belton, 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 Belton. [1]

Belton has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.74 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 2% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.84 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Belton that are always titled at the latitude of Belton (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.25 kWh/m2/day, or about 11% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.74 kWh/m2/day and approximately 8% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.84 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 Belton

Solar Radiation Data in Belton, TX

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Belton, TX

Solar Radiation Data in Belton

Belton, TX has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.54 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Belton is August with an average of 6.28 kWh/m2/day, followed by September at 6.23 kWh/m2/day and July at 5.88 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Belton (Texas) are December with an average of 4.51 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.96 kWh/m2/day and November at 5.17 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Belton

The average monthly solar radiation level in Belton, TX, of 5.54 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 41% 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: Belton vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Belton

  • Sunrise/Sunset for November 07, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:49 am
    • Sunset: 5:37 pm
    • Length of Day: 10:48
Solar Energy Statistics for Belton

Best Months for Solar in Belton

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (6.28 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: August (6.28 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (6.14 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.73 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Belton

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Solar Power Output in Belton

The Power of Solar in Belton, TX

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Belton, TX

Solar Radiation Data in Belton

Belton (TX) has a average annual solar AC output value of 6139.33 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Belton is August with an average of 569.09 kWhac, followed by September at 554.19 kWhac and October at 540.39 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Belton (Texas) are December with an average of 440.7 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 481.4 kWhac and February at 483.86 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Belton

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Weather Forecast for Belton, TX [5]

Thu Nov 7
79°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 64°F
Max: 79°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 76%
Cloud cover: 97%
Fri Nov 8
78°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 64°F
Max: 80°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 75%
Cloud cover: 95%
Sat Nov 9
72°F
Few Clouds
Min: 58°F
Max: 75°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 32%
Cloud cover: 14%
Sun Nov 10
75°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 60°F
Max: 79°F
Light breeze: 7 mps ESE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 37%
Cloud cover: 0%
Mon Nov 11
82°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 64°F
Max: 85°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 49%
Cloud cover: 40%
Tue Nov 12
74°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 57°F
Max: 79°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 35%
Cloud cover: 29%

More about Belton

About Belton

The city of Belton, TX in Bell County has an approximate population of 18,216. [6]

Belton Solar Power

Belton, TX Solar Energy

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

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