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Solar Energy in Dallas, TX

Solar Energy in Dallas

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

Solar Panels in Dallas

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Dallas

The total length of the day in Dallas, TX today (March 29, 2024) will be 12 hours and 28 minutes. [More]

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Dallas, TX Solar Energy

Solar Power in Dallas, TX

Solar Energy Data in Dallas, TX

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Dallas, TX

Solar Radiation Data in Dallas

Based on historical Dallas, 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 Dallas. [1]

Dallas has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.71 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 5% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.95 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Dallas that are always titled at the latitude of Dallas (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.29 kWh/m2/day, or about 12% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.71 kWh/m2/day and approximately 7% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.95 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 Dallas

Solar Radiation Data in Dallas, TX

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Dallas, TX

Solar Radiation Data in Dallas

Dallas, TX has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.47 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Dallas is August with an average of 6.26 kWh/m2/day, followed by July at 6.18 kWh/m2/day and September at 6.11 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Dallas (Texas) are December with an average of 4.53 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.85 kWh/m2/day and February at 5.01 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Dallas

The average monthly solar radiation level in Dallas, TX, of 5.47 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: Dallas vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Dallas

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 29, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:17 am
    • Sunset: 7:45 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:28
Solar Energy Statistics for Dallas

Best Months for Solar in Dallas

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (6.26 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: August (6.29 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (6.43 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.86 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Dallas

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Solar Power Output in Dallas

The Power of Solar in Dallas, TX

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Dallas, TX

Solar Radiation Data in Dallas

Dallas (TX) has a average annual solar AC output value of 6086.22 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Dallas is August with an average of 565.04 kWhac, followed by July at 563.91 kWhac and September at 542.59 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Dallas (Texas) are February with an average of 441.56 kWhac, followed by December with an average of 445.77 kWhac and January at 479.79 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Dallas

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Weather Forecast for Dallas, TX [5]

Fri Mar 29
68°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 58°F
Max: 76°F
Fresh Breeze: 19 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 65%
Cloud cover: 94%
Sat Mar 30
75°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 60°F
Max: 77°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 60%
Cloud cover: 99%
Sun Mar 31
74°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 64°F
Max: 80°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 69%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Apr 1
76°F
Light Rain
Min: 67°F
Max: 78°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 72%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 2
65°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 55°F
Max: 68°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 39%
Cloud cover: 0%
Wed Apr 3
62°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 48°F
Max: 67°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 34%
Cloud cover: 0%

More about Dallas

About Dallas

The city of Dallas, TX in Dallas County has an approximate population of 1,197,816. [6]

Dallas Solar Power

Dallas, TX Solar Energy

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

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