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Solar Energy in Granite Shoals, TX

Solar Energy in Granite Shoals

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in Granite Shoals with an average of 6.16 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Granite Shoals

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Granite Shoals

The total length of the day in Granite Shoals, TX today (November 21, 2024) will be 10 hours and 31 minutes. [More]

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Granite Shoals, TX Solar Energy

Solar Power in Granite Shoals, TX

Solar Energy Data in Granite Shoals, TX

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Granite Shoals, TX

Solar Radiation Data in Granite Shoals

Based on historical Granite Shoals, 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 Granite Shoals. [1]

Granite Shoals has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.82 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 3% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.98 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Granite Shoals that are always titled at the latitude of Granite Shoals (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.32 kWh/m2/day, or about 10% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.82 kWh/m2/day and approximately 7% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.98 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 Granite Shoals

Solar Radiation Data in Granite Shoals, TX

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in Granite Shoals.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Granite Shoals, TX

Solar Radiation Data in Granite Shoals

Granite Shoals, TX has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.57 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Granite Shoals is August with an average of 6.16 kWh/m2/day, followed by September at 6.02 kWh/m2/day and July at 5.97 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Granite Shoals (Texas) are December with an average of 4.73 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.91 kWh/m2/day and November at 5.29 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: Granite Shoals vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in Granite Shoals

The average monthly solar radiation level in Granite Shoals, TX, of 5.57 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: Granite Shoals vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average Granite Shoals 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 Granite Shoals

Sunrise / Sunset in Granite Shoals

  • Sunrise/Sunset for November 21, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:04 am
    • Sunset: 5:35 pm
    • Length of Day: 10:31
Solar Energy Statistics for Granite Shoals

Best Months for Solar in Granite Shoals

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (6.16 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: August (6.31 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (6.18 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.75 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Granite Shoals

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Solar Power Output in Granite Shoals

The Power of Solar in Granite Shoals, TX

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Granite Shoals, TX

Solar Radiation Data in Granite Shoals

Granite Shoals (TX) has a average annual solar AC output value of 6171.52 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Granite Shoals is August with an average of 566.92 kWhac, followed by July at 543.97 kWhac and October at 534.05 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Granite Shoals (Texas) are December with an average of 464.2 kWhac, followed by February with an average of 475.14 kWhac and January at 480.57 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Granite Shoals

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Granite Shoals Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Granite Shoals, TX [5]

Thu Nov 21
61°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 38°F
Max: 71°F
Light breeze: 4 mps NNE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 30%
Cloud cover: 0%
Fri Nov 22
68°F
Few Clouds
Min: 48°F
Max: 72°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps ESE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 24%
Cloud cover: 11%
Sat Nov 23
71°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 48°F
Max: 75°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 42%
Cloud cover: 0%
Sun Nov 24
77°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 59°F
Max: 81°F
Fresh Breeze: 19 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 51%
Cloud cover: 9%
Mon Nov 25
81°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 59°F
Max: 84°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps N
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 42%
Cloud cover: 35%
Tue Nov 26
71°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 50°F
Max: 79°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 52%
Cloud cover: 36%

More about Granite Shoals

About Granite Shoals

The city of Granite Shoals, TX in Burnet County has an approximate population of 4,910. [6]

Granite Shoals Solar Power

Granite Shoals, TX Solar Energy

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

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