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Solar Energy in Bowie, TX

Solar Energy in Bowie

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in Bowie with an average of 6.32 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Bowie

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Bowie

The total length of the day in Bowie, TX today (November 07, 2024) will be 10 hours and 40 minutes. [More]

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Bowie, TX Solar Energy

Solar Power in Bowie, TX

Solar Energy Data in Bowie, TX

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Bowie, TX

Solar Radiation Data in Bowie

Based on historical Bowie, 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 Bowie. [1]

Bowie has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.83 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 9% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 5.32 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Bowie that are always titled at the latitude of Bowie (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.47 kWh/m2/day, or about 13% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.83 kWh/m2/day and approximately 3% greater than the average monthly DNI of 5.32 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 Bowie

Solar Radiation Data in Bowie, TX

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Bowie, TX

Solar Radiation Data in Bowie

Bowie, TX has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.68 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Bowie is August with an average of 6.32 kWh/m2/day, followed by July at 6.27 kWh/m2/day and September at 6.18 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Bowie (Texas) are December with an average of 4.49 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.92 kWh/m2/day and November at 5.4 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Bowie

The average monthly solar radiation level in Bowie, TX, of 5.68 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 45% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 14% 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: Bowie vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Bowie

  • Sunrise/Sunset for November 07, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:55 am
    • Sunset: 5:35 pm
    • Length of Day: 10:40
Solar Energy Statistics for Bowie

Best Months for Solar in Bowie

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (6.32 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (6.37 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (6.77 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.97 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Bowie

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Solar Power Output in Bowie

The Power of Solar in Bowie, TX

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Bowie, TX

Solar Radiation Data in Bowie

Bowie (TX) has a average annual solar AC output value of 6304.16 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Bowie is July with an average of 565.14 kWhac, followed by August at 564.69 kWhac and March at 553.31 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Bowie (Texas) are December with an average of 444.56 kWhac, followed by February with an average of 478.21 kWhac and January at 489.31 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Bowie

Bowie Electricity Costs

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Weather Forecast for Bowie, TX [5]

Thu Nov 7
69°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 54°F
Max: 70°F
Fresh Breeze: 19 mps ESE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 71%
Cloud cover: 86%
Fri Nov 8
66°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 53°F
Max: 67°F
Fresh Breeze: 18 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 96%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat Nov 9
64°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 49°F
Max: 68°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 41%
Cloud cover: 0%
Sun Nov 10
71°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 53°F
Max: 74°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 39%
Cloud cover: 0%
Mon Nov 11
70°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 57°F
Max: 70°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 32%
Cloud cover: 0%
Tue Nov 12
66°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 54°F
Max: 71°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps N
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 70%
Cloud cover: 76%

More about Bowie

About Bowie

The city of Bowie, TX in Montague County has an approximate population of 5,218. [6]

Bowie Solar Power

Bowie, TX Solar Energy

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

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