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Solar Energy in Dodson, TX

Solar Energy in Dodson

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in Dodson with an average of 6.63 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Dodson

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Dodson

The total length of the day in Dodson, TX today (November 07, 2024) will be 10 hours and 36 minutes. [More]

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Dodson, TX Solar Energy

Solar Power in Dodson, TX

Solar Energy Data in Dodson, TX

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Dodson, TX

Solar Radiation Data in Dodson

Based on historical Dodson, TX data, solar panels that are tilted toward the equator at an angle equal to the current latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in Dodson. [1]

Dodson has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 5.06 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 14% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 5.85 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Dodson that are always titled at the latitude of Dodson (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.85 kWh/m2/day, or about 16% greater than the average monthly GHI of 5.06 kWh/m2/day and approximately equal to the average monthly DNI of 5.85 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 Dodson

Solar Radiation Data in Dodson, TX

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Dodson, TX

Solar Radiation Data in Dodson

Dodson, TX has a average annual solar radiation value of 6.13 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Dodson is August with an average of 6.63 kWh/m2/day, followed by July at 6.58 kWh/m2/day and September at 6.57 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Dodson (Texas) are December with an average of 4.98 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 5.56 kWh/m2/day and November at 5.7 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Dodson

The average monthly solar radiation level in Dodson, TX, of 6.13 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 56% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 7% 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: Dodson vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Dodson

  • Sunrise/Sunset for November 07, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:05 am
    • Sunset: 5:41 pm
    • Length of Day: 10:36
Solar Energy Statistics for Dodson

Best Months for Solar in Dodson

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (6.63 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (6.66 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (7.27 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (7.28 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Dodson

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Solar Power Output in Dodson

The Power of Solar in Dodson, TX

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Dodson, TX

Solar Radiation Data in Dodson

Dodson (TX) has a average annual solar AC output value of 6819.85 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Dodson is March with an average of 610.18 kWhac, followed by August at 602.33 kWhac and April at 602.01 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Dodson (Texas) are December with an average of 502.19 kWhac, followed by February with an average of 524.13 kWhac and November at 543.09 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Dodson

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Weather Forecast for Dodson, TX [5]

Thu Nov 7
57°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 49°F
Max: 60°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps E
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 77%
Cloud cover: 81%
Fri Nov 8
64°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 47°F
Max: 65°F
Strong breeze: 26 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 94%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat Nov 9
58°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 43°F
Max: 65°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 44%
Cloud cover: 0%
Sun Nov 10
62°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 48°F
Max: 71°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 41%
Cloud cover: 0%
Mon Nov 11
65°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 50°F
Max: 68°F
Moderate breeze: 18 mps N
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 43%
Cloud cover: 0%
Tue Nov 12
66°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 49°F
Max: 72°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 43%
Cloud cover: 0%

More about Dodson

About Dodson

The town of Dodson, TX in Collingsworth County has an approximate population of 109. [6]

Dodson Solar Power

Dodson, TX Solar Energy

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

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