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Solar Energy in Helotes, TX

Solar Energy in Helotes

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in Helotes with an average of 6.2 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Helotes

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Helotes

The total length of the day in Helotes, TX today (November 07, 2024) will be 10 hours and 52 minutes. [More]

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Helotes, TX Solar Energy

Solar Power in Helotes, TX

Solar Energy Data in Helotes, TX

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Helotes, TX

Solar Radiation Data in Helotes

Based on historical Helotes, 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 Helotes. [1]

Helotes has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.68 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 2% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.61 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Helotes that are always titled at the latitude of Helotes (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.12 kWh/m2/day, or about 9% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.68 kWh/m2/day and approximately 11% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.61 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 Helotes

Solar Radiation Data in Helotes, TX

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Helotes, TX

Solar Radiation Data in Helotes

Helotes, TX has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.39 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Helotes is August with an average of 6.2 kWh/m2/day, followed by September at 6.14 kWh/m2/day and July at 5.69 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Helotes (Texas) are December with an average of 4.61 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.68 kWh/m2/day and November at 4.77 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Helotes

The average monthly solar radiation level in Helotes, TX, of 5.39 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 37% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 18% 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: Helotes vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Helotes

  • Sunrise/Sunset for November 07, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:52 am
    • Sunset: 5:44 pm
    • Length of Day: 10:52
Solar Energy Statistics for Helotes

Best Months for Solar in Helotes

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (6.2 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: August (6.08 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: August (5.62 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.47 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Helotes

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Solar Power Output in Helotes

The Power of Solar in Helotes, TX

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Helotes, TX

Solar Radiation Data in Helotes

Helotes (TX) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5944.15 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Helotes is August with an average of 562.62 kWhac, followed by September at 545.87 kWhac and July at 518.12 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Helotes (Texas) are November with an average of 442.77 kWhac, followed by December with an average of 451.02 kWhac and January at 456.55 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Helotes

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Weather Forecast for Helotes, TX [5]

Thu Nov 7
81°F
Light Rain
Min: 64°F
Max: 84°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 70%
Cloud cover: 79%
Fri Nov 8
76°F
Light Rain
Min: 64°F
Max: 80°F
Fresh Breeze: 20 mps NNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 78%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat Nov 9
73°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 61°F
Max: 77°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps N
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 32%
Cloud cover: 82%
Sun Nov 10
79°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 62°F
Max: 81°F
Light breeze: 5 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 44%
Cloud cover: 4%
Mon Nov 11
80°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 64°F
Max: 84°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps N
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 59%
Cloud cover: 54%
Tue Nov 12
77°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 58°F
Max: 82°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps N
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 30%
Cloud cover: 4%

More about Helotes

About Helotes

The city of Helotes, TX in Bexar County has an approximate population of 7,341. [6]

Helotes Solar Power

Helotes, TX Solar Energy

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

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