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Solar Energy in Denton, TX

Solar Energy in Denton

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in Denton with an average of 6.25 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Denton

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Denton

The total length of the day in Denton, TX today (December 24, 2024) will be 10 hours and 0 minutes. [More]

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Denton, TX Solar Energy

Solar Power in Denton, TX

Solar Energy Data in Denton, TX

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Denton, TX

Solar Radiation Data in Denton

Based on historical Denton, 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 Denton. [1]

Denton has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.77 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 7% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 5.14 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Denton that are always titled at the latitude of Denton (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.39 kWh/m2/day, or about 13% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.77 kWh/m2/day and approximately 5% greater than the average monthly DNI of 5.14 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 Denton

Solar Radiation Data in Denton, TX

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Denton, TX

Solar Radiation Data in Denton

Denton, TX has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.54 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Denton is August with an average of 6.25 kWh/m2/day, followed by July at 6.22 kWh/m2/day and September at 6.18 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Denton (Texas) are December with an average of 4.42 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.88 kWh/m2/day and February at 5.2 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Denton

The average monthly solar radiation level in Denton, TX, of 5.54 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 41% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 16% 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: Denton vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Denton

  • Sunrise/Sunset for December 24, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:28 am
    • Sunset: 5:28 pm
    • Length of Day: 10:0
Solar Energy Statistics for Denton

Best Months for Solar in Denton

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (6.25 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: August (6.35 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (6.62 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.92 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Denton

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Solar Power Output in Denton

The Power of Solar in Denton, TX

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Denton, TX

Solar Radiation Data in Denton

Denton (TX) has a average annual solar AC output value of 6169.72 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Denton is August with an average of 570.86 kWhac, followed by July at 559.53 kWhac and September at 552.65 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Denton (Texas) are December with an average of 436.54 kWhac, followed by February with an average of 459.23 kWhac and January at 486.34 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Denton

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Weather Forecast for Denton, TX [5]

Tue Dec 24
61°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 54°F
Max: 62°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 94%
Cloud cover: 100%
Wed Dec 25
59°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 54°F
Max: 63°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 73%
Cloud cover: 81%
Thu Dec 26
59°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 52°F
Max: 67°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 94%
Cloud cover: 100%
Fri Dec 27
63°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 49°F
Max: 69°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 46%
Cloud cover: 41%
Sat Dec 28
67°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 52°F
Max: 69°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 36%
Cloud cover: 95%
Sun Dec 29
66°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 52°F
Max: 70°F
Light breeze: 7 mps ESE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 36%
Cloud cover: 35%

More about Denton

About Denton

The city of Denton, TX in Denton County has an approximate population of 113,383. [6]

Denton Solar Power

Denton, TX Solar Energy

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

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