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Solar Energy in Benjamin, TX

Solar Energy in Benjamin

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in Benjamin with an average of 6.57 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Benjamin

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Benjamin

The total length of the day in Benjamin, TX today (November 21, 2024) will be 10 hours and 19 minutes. [More]

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Benjamin, TX Solar Energy

Solar Power in Benjamin, TX

Solar Energy Data in Benjamin, 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 Benjamin, TX

Solar Radiation Data in Benjamin

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

Benjamin has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 5.09 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 13% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 5.83 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Benjamin that are always titled at the latitude of Benjamin (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.82 kWh/m2/day, or about 14% greater than the average monthly GHI of 5.09 kWh/m2/day and approximately 0% less than the average monthly DNI of 5.83 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 Benjamin

Solar Radiation Data in Benjamin, TX

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Benjamin, TX

Solar Radiation Data in Benjamin

Benjamin, TX has a average annual solar radiation value of 6.01 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Benjamin is August with an average of 6.57 kWh/m2/day, followed by April at 6.55 kWh/m2/day and July at 6.37 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Benjamin (Texas) are December with an average of 5.06 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 5.38 kWh/m2/day and November at 5.61 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Benjamin

The average monthly solar radiation level in Benjamin, TX, of 6.01 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 53% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 9% 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: Benjamin vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Benjamin

  • Sunrise/Sunset for November 21, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:15 am
    • Sunset: 5:34 pm
    • Length of Day: 10:19
Solar Energy Statistics for Benjamin

Best Months for Solar in Benjamin

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (6.57 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (6.59 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (7.17 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (7.22 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Benjamin

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Solar Power Output in Benjamin

The Power of Solar in Benjamin, TX

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Benjamin, TX

Solar Radiation Data in Benjamin

Benjamin (TX) has a average annual solar AC output value of 6662.03 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Benjamin is April with an average of 591.81 kWhac, followed by August at 590.74 kWhac and March at 589.03 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Benjamin (Texas) are December with an average of 501.82 kWhac, followed by February with an average of 507.84 kWhac and November at 531.22 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Benjamin

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Weather Forecast for Benjamin, TX [5]

Thu Nov 21
57°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 45°F
Max: 63°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 36%
Cloud cover: 0%
Fri Nov 22
61°F
Few Clouds
Min: 44°F
Max: 65°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 41%
Cloud cover: 12%
Sat Nov 23
66°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 49°F
Max: 72°F
Fresh Breeze: 19 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 48%
Cloud cover: 0%
Sun Nov 24
72°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 58°F
Max: 77°F
Fresh Breeze: 19 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 31%
Cloud cover: 0%
Mon Nov 25
55°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 48°F
Max: 61°F
Fresh Breeze: 20 mps N
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 57%
Cloud cover: 98%
Tue Nov 26
59°F
Few Clouds
Min: 43°F
Max: 69°F
Fresh Breeze: 18 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 53%
Cloud cover: 16%

More about Benjamin

About Benjamin

The city of Benjamin, TX in Knox County has an approximate population of 258. [6]

Benjamin Solar Power

Benjamin, TX Solar Energy

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

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