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Solar Energy in Clear Lake Shores, TX

Solar Energy in Clear Lake Shores

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in Clear Lake Shores with an average of 5.72 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Clear Lake Shores

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Clear Lake Shores

The total length of the day in Clear Lake Shores, TX today (November 07, 2024) will be 10 hours and 53 minutes. [More]

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Clear Lake Shores, TX Solar Energy

Solar Power in Clear Lake Shores, TX

Solar Energy Data in Clear Lake Shores, TX

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Clear Lake Shores, TX

Solar Radiation Data in Clear Lake Shores

Based on historical Clear Lake Shores, 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 Clear Lake Shores. [1]

Clear Lake Shores has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.64 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 1% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.59 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Clear Lake Shores that are always titled at the latitude of Clear Lake Shores (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.07 kWh/m2/day, or about 9% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.64 kWh/m2/day and approximately 10% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.59 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 Clear Lake Shores

Solar Radiation Data in Clear Lake Shores, TX

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in Clear Lake Shores.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Clear Lake Shores, TX

Solar Radiation Data in Clear Lake Shores

Clear Lake Shores, TX has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.13 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Clear Lake Shores is August with an average of 5.72 kWh/m2/day, followed by October at 5.56 kWh/m2/day and September at 5.51 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Clear Lake Shores (Texas) are January with an average of 4.31 kWh/m2/day, followed by December with an average of 4.33 kWh/m2/day and February at 4.79 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: Clear Lake Shores vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in Clear Lake Shores

The average monthly solar radiation level in Clear Lake Shores, TX, of 5.13 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 31% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 22% 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: Clear Lake Shores vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average Clear Lake Shores 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 Clear Lake Shores

Sunrise / Sunset in Clear Lake Shores

  • Sunrise/Sunset for November 07, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:37 am
    • Sunset: 5:30 pm
    • Length of Day: 10:53
Solar Energy Statistics for Clear Lake Shores

Best Months for Solar in Clear Lake Shores

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (5.72 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: August (5.82 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: August (5.58 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.32 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Clear Lake Shores

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Solar Power Output in Clear Lake Shores

The Power of Solar in Clear Lake Shores, TX

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Clear Lake Shores, TX

Solar Radiation Data in Clear Lake Shores

Clear Lake Shores (TX) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5714.84 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Clear Lake Shores is August with an average of 524.98 kWhac, followed by October at 518.68 kWhac and May at 514.88 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Clear Lake Shores (Texas) are February with an average of 421.15 kWhac, followed by December with an average of 422.04 kWhac and January at 426.05 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Clear Lake Shores

Clear Lake Shores Electricity Costs

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Clear Lake Shores Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Clear Lake Shores, TX [5]

Thu Nov 7
83°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 74°F
Max: 83°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 64%
Cloud cover: 1%
Fri Nov 8
82°F
Light Rain
Min: 75°F
Max: 82°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps ESE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 73%
Cloud cover: 28%
Sat Nov 9
76°F
Light Rain
Min: 71°F
Max: 77°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps N
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 86%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Nov 10
78°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 72°F
Max: 82°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps NE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 70%
Cloud cover: 92%
Mon Nov 11
82°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 70°F
Max: 84°F
Light breeze: 6 mps ENE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 51%
Cloud cover: 4%
Tue Nov 12
82°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 72°F
Max: 82°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 52%
Cloud cover: 0%

More about Clear Lake Shores

About Clear Lake Shores

The city of Clear Lake Shores, TX in Galveston County has an approximate population of 1,063. [6]

Clear Lake Shores Solar Power

Clear Lake Shores, TX Solar Energy

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

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