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Solar Energy in College Station, TX

Solar Energy in College Station

The month of September has the highest historical solar radition values in College Station with an average of 6.04 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in College Station

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

Sunrise & Sunset in College Station

The total length of the day in College Station, TX today (November 07, 2024) will be 10 hours and 49 minutes. [More]

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College Station, TX Solar Energy

Solar Power in College Station, TX

Solar Energy Data in College Station, TX

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for College Station, TX

Solar Radiation Data in College Station

Based on historical College Station, 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 College Station. [1]

College Station has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.66 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 4% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.5 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in College Station that are always titled at the latitude of College Station (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.11 kWh/m2/day, or about 10% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.66 kWh/m2/day and approximately 14% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.5 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 College Station

Solar Radiation Data in College Station, TX

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in College Station.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for College Station, TX

Solar Radiation Data in College Station

College Station, TX has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.33 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in College Station is September with an average of 6.04 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 5.95 kWh/m2/day and October at 5.75 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in College Station (Texas) are December with an average of 4.26 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.77 kWh/m2/day and February at 4.89 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: College Station vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in College Station

The average monthly solar radiation level in College Station, TX, of 5.33 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 36% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 19% 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: College Station vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average College Station 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 College Station

Sunrise / Sunset in College Station

  • Sunrise/Sunset for November 07, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:44 am
    • Sunset: 5:33 pm
    • Length of Day: 10:49
Solar Energy Statistics for College Station

Best Months for Solar in College Station

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation September (6.04 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: August (6.07 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.6 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.55 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in College Station

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Solar Power Output in College Station

The Power of Solar in College Station, TX

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for College Station, TX

Solar Radiation Data in College Station

College Station (TX) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5872.05 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in College Station is August with an average of 538.75 kWhac, followed by September at 538.02 kWhac and October at 533.07 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in College Station (Texas) are December with an average of 418.09 kWhac, followed by February with an average of 427.69 kWhac and January at 465.31 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in College Station

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College Station Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for College Station, TX [5]

Thu Nov 7
84°F
Light Rain
Min: 67°F
Max: 85°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps ESE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 60%
Cloud cover: 16%
Fri Nov 8
82°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 67°F
Max: 83°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 66%
Cloud cover: 63%
Sat Nov 9
75°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 63°F
Max: 77°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps N
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 47%
Cloud cover: 52%
Sun Nov 10
79°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 64°F
Max: 81°F
Light breeze: 7 mps NNE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 56%
Cloud cover: 39%
Mon Nov 11
81°F
Few Clouds
Min: 65°F
Max: 84°F
Light breeze: 6 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 56%
Cloud cover: 16%
Tue Nov 12
77°F
Few Clouds
Min: 62°F
Max: 80°F
Light breeze: 7 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 41%
Cloud cover: 16%

More about College Station

About College Station

The city of College Station, TX in Brazos County has an approximate population of 93,857. [6]

College Station Solar Power

College Station, TX Solar Energy

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

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