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Solar Energy in Breckenridge, TX

Solar Energy in Breckenridge

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in Breckenridge with an average of 6.26 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Breckenridge

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Breckenridge

The total length of the day in Breckenridge, TX today (November 21, 2024) will be 10 hours and 22 minutes. [More]

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Breckenridge, TX Solar Energy

Solar Power in Breckenridge, TX

Solar Energy Data in Breckenridge, TX

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Breckenridge, TX

Solar Radiation Data in Breckenridge

Based on historical Breckenridge, 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 Breckenridge. [1]

Breckenridge has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.98 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 10% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 5.53 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Breckenridge that are always titled at the latitude of Breckenridge (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.64 kWh/m2/day, or about 13% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.98 kWh/m2/day and approximately 2% greater than the average monthly DNI of 5.53 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 Breckenridge

Solar Radiation Data in Breckenridge, TX

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Breckenridge, TX

Solar Radiation Data in Breckenridge

Breckenridge, TX has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.8 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Breckenridge is August with an average of 6.26 kWh/m2/day, followed by April at 6.25 kWh/m2/day and July at 6.19 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Breckenridge (Texas) are December with an average of 4.83 kWh/m2/day, followed by November with an average of 5.2 kWh/m2/day and January at 5.24 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Breckenridge

The average monthly solar radiation level in Breckenridge, TX, of 5.8 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 48% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 12% 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: Breckenridge vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Breckenridge

  • Sunrise/Sunset for November 21, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:10 am
    • Sunset: 5:32 pm
    • Length of Day: 10:22
Solar Energy Statistics for Breckenridge

Best Months for Solar in Breckenridge

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (6.26 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (6.45 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (6.84 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (7.07 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Breckenridge

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Solar Power Output in Breckenridge

The Power of Solar in Breckenridge, TX

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Breckenridge, TX

Solar Radiation Data in Breckenridge

Breckenridge (TX) has a average annual solar AC output value of 6436.66 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Breckenridge is March with an average of 575.02 kWhac, followed by April at 573.53 kWhac and October at 562.08 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Breckenridge (Texas) are December with an average of 479.2 kWhac, followed by February with an average of 485.31 kWhac and November at 489.32 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Breckenridge

Breckenridge Electricity Costs

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Breckenridge Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Breckenridge, TX [5]

Thu Nov 21
63°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 38°F
Max: 66°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 25%
Cloud cover: 0%
Fri Nov 22
65°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 46°F
Max: 69°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 32%
Cloud cover: 30%
Sat Nov 23
69°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 49°F
Max: 74°F
Fresh Breeze: 20 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 43%
Cloud cover: 0%
Sun Nov 24
75°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 59°F
Max: 81°F
Fresh Breeze: 21 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 47%
Cloud cover: 0%
Mon Nov 25
61°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 51°F
Max: 68°F
Fresh Breeze: 19 mps N
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 60%
Cloud cover: 85%
Tue Nov 26
64°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 45°F
Max: 71°F
Fresh Breeze: 18 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 46%
Cloud cover: 5%

More about Breckenridge

About Breckenridge

The city of Breckenridge, TX in Stephens County has an approximate population of 5,780. [6]

Breckenridge Solar Power

Breckenridge, TX Solar Energy

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

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