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Solar Energy in Buda, TX

Solar Energy in Buda

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

Solar Panels in Buda

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Buda

The total length of the day in Buda, TX today (April 19, 2024) will be 13 hours and 5 minutes. [More]

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Buda, TX Solar Energy

Solar Power in Buda, TX

Solar Energy Data in Buda, TX

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Buda, TX

Solar Radiation Data in Buda

Based on historical Buda, 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 Buda. [1]

Buda has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.73 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 2% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.65 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Buda that are always titled at the latitude of Buda (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.18 kWh/m2/day, or about 10% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.73 kWh/m2/day and approximately 11% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.65 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 Buda

Solar Radiation Data in Buda, TX

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Buda, TX

Solar Radiation Data in Buda

Buda, TX has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.48 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Buda is August with an average of 6.26 kWh/m2/day, followed by October at 6.14 kWh/m2/day and September at 5.95 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Buda (Texas) are December with an average of 4.37 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.67 kWh/m2/day and November at 5.1 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Buda

The average monthly solar radiation level in Buda, TX, of 5.48 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 39% 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: Buda vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Buda

  • Sunrise/Sunset for April 19, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:57 am
    • Sunset: 8:02 pm
    • Length of Day: 13:5
Solar Energy Statistics for Buda

Best Months for Solar in Buda

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (6.26 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: August (6.18 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.77 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.61 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Buda

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Solar Power Output in Buda

The Power of Solar in Buda, TX

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Buda, TX

Solar Radiation Data in Buda

Buda (TX) has a average annual solar AC output value of 6018.73 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Buda is October with an average of 569.37 kWhac, followed by August at 561.22 kWhac and September at 524.95 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Buda (Texas) are December with an average of 425.05 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 455.32 kWhac and February at 471.33 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Buda

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Buda Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Buda, TX [5]

Fri Apr 19
66°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 62°F
Max: 72°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps N
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 75%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat Apr 20
65°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 57°F
Max: 68°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps N
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 94%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Apr 21
58°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 51°F
Max: 61°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps NNE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 77%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Apr 22
66°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 50°F
Max: 70°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 59%
Cloud cover: 90%
Tue Apr 23
74°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 55°F
Max: 74°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 66%
Cloud cover: 31%
Wed Apr 24
77°F
Light Rain
Min: 64°F
Max: 77°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 72%
Cloud cover: 98%

More about Buda

About Buda

The city of Buda, TX in Hays County has an approximate population of 7,295. [6]

Buda Solar Power

Buda, TX Solar Energy

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

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