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Solar Energy in Belton, TX

Solar Energy in Belton

The month of September has the highest historical solar radition values in Belton with an average of 6.23 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 21, 2024) will be 10 hours and 29 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 5.5 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Belton is September with an average of 6.23 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 6.22 kWh/m2/day and July at 5.95 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 4.74 kWh/m2/day and November at 5.19 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 5.5 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 40% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 17% 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 21, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:01 am
    • Sunset: 5:30 pm
    • Length of Day: 10:29
Solar Energy Statistics for Belton

Best Months for Solar in Belton

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation September (6.23 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 6080.73 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Belton is August with an average of 559.34 kWhac, followed by September at 554.39 kWhac and July at 538.35 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Belton (Texas) are December with an average of 441 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 464.14 kWhac and February at 469.95 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Belton

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Weather Forecast for Belton, TX [5]

Thu Nov 21
63°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 47°F
Max: 68°F
Light breeze: 5 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 29%
Cloud cover: 0%
Fri Nov 22
63°F
Few Clouds
Min: 47°F
Max: 68°F
Light breeze: 7 mps ESE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 34%
Cloud cover: 13%
Sat Nov 23
68°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 49°F
Max: 73°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 37%
Cloud cover: 0%
Sun Nov 24
76°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 58°F
Max: 81°F
Fresh Breeze: 22 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 55%
Cloud cover: 7%
Mon Nov 25
79°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 60°F
Max: 83°F
Fresh Breeze: 19 mps N
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 50%
Cloud cover: 26%
Tue Nov 26
67°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 51°F
Max: 75°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 48%
Cloud cover: 50%

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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