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Solar Energy in Hempstead, TX

Solar Energy in Hempstead

The month of September has the highest historical solar radition values in Hempstead with an average of 6.08 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Hempstead

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Hempstead

The total length of the day in Hempstead, TX today (December 03, 2024) will be 10 hours and 22 minutes. [More]

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Hempstead, TX Solar Energy

Solar Power in Hempstead, TX

Solar Energy Data in Hempstead, TX

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Hempstead, TX

Solar Radiation Data in Hempstead

Based on historical Hempstead, 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 Hempstead. [1]

Hempstead has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.63 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 6% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.35 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Hempstead that are always titled at the latitude of Hempstead (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.06 kWh/m2/day, or about 9% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.63 kWh/m2/day and approximately 16% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.35 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 Hempstead

Solar Radiation Data in Hempstead, TX

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Hempstead, TX

Solar Radiation Data in Hempstead

Hempstead, TX has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.25 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Hempstead is September with an average of 6.08 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 5.9 kWh/m2/day and July at 5.74 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Hempstead (Texas) are December with an average of 4.23 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.33 kWh/m2/day and February at 4.43 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Hempstead

The average monthly solar radiation level in Hempstead, TX, of 5.25 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 34% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 21% 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: Hempstead vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Hempstead

  • Sunrise/Sunset for December 03, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:03 am
    • Sunset: 5:25 pm
    • Length of Day: 10:22
Solar Energy Statistics for Hempstead

Best Months for Solar in Hempstead

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation September (6.08 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: August (5.91 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.15 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.4 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Hempstead

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Solar Power Output in Hempstead

The Power of Solar in Hempstead, TX

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Hempstead, TX

Solar Radiation Data in Hempstead

Hempstead (TX) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5814.84 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Hempstead is September with an average of 542.39 kWhac, followed by August at 534.04 kWhac and October at 527.89 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Hempstead (Texas) are February with an average of 390.77 kWhac, followed by December with an average of 420.39 kWhac and January at 420.84 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Hempstead

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Hempstead Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Hempstead, TX [5]

Tue Dec 3
62°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 48°F
Max: 65°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps ESE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 33%
Cloud cover: 100%
Wed Dec 4
67°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 57°F
Max: 68°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps ESE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 95%
Cloud cover: 100%
Thu Dec 5
65°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 58°F
Max: 65°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps ENE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 85%
Cloud cover: 100%
Fri Dec 6
50°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 49°F
Max: 57°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps E
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 86%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat Dec 7
55°F
Light Rain
Min: 50°F
Max: 58°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps NE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 91%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Dec 8
67°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 59°F
Max: 69°F
Moderate breeze: 12 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 97%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Hempstead

About Hempstead

The city of Hempstead, TX in Waller County has an approximate population of 5,770. [6]

Hempstead Solar Power

Hempstead, TX Solar Energy

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

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