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Solar Energy in Decatur, TX

Solar Energy in Decatur

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in Decatur with an average of 6.34 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Decatur

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Decatur

The total length of the day in Decatur, TX today (November 23, 2024) will be 10 hours and 17 minutes. [More]

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Decatur, TX Solar Energy

Solar Power in Decatur, TX

Solar Energy Data in Decatur, TX

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Decatur, TX

Solar Radiation Data in Decatur

Based on historical Decatur, 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 Decatur. [1]

Decatur has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.81 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 8% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 5.24 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Decatur that are always titled at the latitude of Decatur (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.43 kWh/m2/day, or about 13% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.81 kWh/m2/day and approximately 4% greater than the average monthly DNI of 5.24 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 Decatur

Solar Radiation Data in Decatur, TX

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Decatur, TX

Solar Radiation Data in Decatur

Decatur, TX has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.62 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Decatur is August with an average of 6.34 kWh/m2/day, followed by September at 6.23 kWh/m2/day and July at 6.05 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Decatur (Texas) are December with an average of 4.99 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 5.02 kWh/m2/day and February at 5.13 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Decatur

The average monthly solar radiation level in Decatur, TX, of 5.62 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 43% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 15% 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: Decatur vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Decatur

  • Sunrise/Sunset for November 23, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:08 am
    • Sunset: 5:25 pm
    • Length of Day: 10:17
Solar Energy Statistics for Decatur

Best Months for Solar in Decatur

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (6.34 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (6.34 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (6.68 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.94 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Decatur

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Solar Power Output in Decatur

The Power of Solar in Decatur, TX

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Decatur, TX

Solar Radiation Data in Decatur

Decatur (TX) has a average annual solar AC output value of 6267.74 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Decatur is August with an average of 576.97 kWhac, followed by September at 554.51 kWhac and July at 550.83 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Decatur (Texas) are February with an average of 452.76 kWhac, followed by December with an average of 493.45 kWhac and January at 498.54 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Decatur

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Weather Forecast for Decatur, TX [5]

Sat Nov 23
67°F
Few Clouds
Min: 48°F
Max: 71°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 35%
Cloud cover: 17%
Sun Nov 24
73°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 57°F
Max: 78°F
Fresh Breeze: 22 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 55%
Cloud cover: 39%
Mon Nov 25
59°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 47°F
Max: 66°F
Fresh Breeze: 19 mps N
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 57%
Cloud cover: 83%
Tue Nov 26
53°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 40°F
Max: 59°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps N
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 32%
Cloud cover: 4%
Wed Nov 27
70°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 51°F
Max: 74°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 44%
Cloud cover: 100%
Thu Nov 28
47°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 39°F
Max: 53°F
Strong breeze: 26 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 48%
Cloud cover: 66%

More about Decatur

About Decatur

The city of Decatur, TX in Wise County has an approximate population of 6,042. [6]

Decatur Solar Power

Decatur, TX Solar Energy

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

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