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Solar Energy in Farmers Branch, TX

Solar Energy in Farmers Branch

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in Farmers Branch with an average of 6.3 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Farmers Branch

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Farmers Branch

The total length of the day in Farmers Branch, TX today (November 21, 2024) will be 10 hours and 22 minutes. [More]

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Farmers Branch, TX Solar Energy

Solar Power in Farmers Branch, TX

Solar Energy Data in Farmers Branch, TX

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Farmers Branch, TX

Solar Radiation Data in Farmers Branch

Based on historical Farmers Branch, 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 Farmers Branch. [1]

Farmers Branch has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.73 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 5% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 5 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Farmers Branch that are always titled at the latitude of Farmers Branch (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.32 kWh/m2/day, or about 12% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.73 kWh/m2/day and approximately 6% greater than the average monthly DNI of 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 Farmers Branch

Solar Radiation Data in Farmers Branch, TX

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in Farmers Branch.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Farmers Branch, TX

Solar Radiation Data in Farmers Branch

Farmers Branch, TX has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.58 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Farmers Branch is August with an average of 6.3 kWh/m2/day, followed by September at 6.23 kWh/m2/day and July at 6.14 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Farmers Branch (Texas) are December with an average of 4.77 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.94 kWh/m2/day and February at 5.1 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: Farmers Branch vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in Farmers Branch

The average monthly solar radiation level in Farmers Branch, TX, of 5.58 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 42% 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: Farmers Branch vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average Farmers Branch 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 Farmers Branch

Sunrise / Sunset in Farmers Branch

  • Sunrise/Sunset for November 21, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:02 am
    • Sunset: 5:24 pm
    • Length of Day: 10:22
Solar Energy Statistics for Farmers Branch

Best Months for Solar in Farmers Branch

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (6.3 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: August (6.31 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (6.48 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.87 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Farmers Branch

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Solar Power Output in Farmers Branch

The Power of Solar in Farmers Branch, TX

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Farmers Branch, TX

Solar Radiation Data in Farmers Branch

Farmers Branch (TX) has a average annual solar AC output value of 6222.48 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Farmers Branch is August with an average of 569.29 kWhac, followed by July at 555.05 kWhac and September at 553.45 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Farmers Branch (Texas) are February with an average of 450.65 kWhac, followed by December with an average of 471.89 kWhac and January at 488.96 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Farmers Branch

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Farmers Branch Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Farmers Branch, TX [5]

Thu Nov 21
64°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 43°F
Max: 67°F
Light breeze: 8 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 22%
Cloud cover: 0%
Fri Nov 22
61°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 50°F
Max: 65°F
Light breeze: 6 mps NNE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 26%
Cloud cover: 0%
Sat Nov 23
67°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 54°F
Max: 71°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 31%
Cloud cover: 1%
Sun Nov 24
74°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 61°F
Max: 80°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 57%
Cloud cover: 6%
Mon Nov 25
68°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 61°F
Max: 72°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 51%
Cloud cover: 80%
Tue Nov 26
67°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 56°F
Max: 75°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 51%
Cloud cover: 50%

More about Farmers Branch

About Farmers Branch

The city of Farmers Branch, TX in Dallas County has an approximate population of 28,616. [6]

Farmers Branch Solar Power

Farmers Branch, TX Solar Energy

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

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