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Solar Energy in Hidalgo, TX

Solar Energy in Hidalgo

The month of October has the highest historical solar radition values in Hidalgo with an average of 6.28 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Hidalgo

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Hidalgo

The total length of the day in Hidalgo, TX today (April 19, 2024) will be 12 hours and 56 minutes. [More]

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Hidalgo, TX Solar Energy

Solar Power in Hidalgo, TX

Solar Energy Data in Hidalgo, TX

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Hidalgo, TX

Solar Radiation Data in Hidalgo

Based on historical Hidalgo, 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 Hidalgo. [1]

Hidalgo has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 5.04 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 7% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.71 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Hidalgo that are always titled at the latitude of Hidalgo (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.39 kWh/m2/day, or about 7% greater than the average monthly GHI of 5.04 kWh/m2/day and approximately 14% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.71 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 Hidalgo

Solar Radiation Data in Hidalgo, TX

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Hidalgo, TX

Solar Radiation Data in Hidalgo

Hidalgo, 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 Hidalgo is October with an average of 6.28 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 6.06 kWh/m2/day and September at 5.91 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Hidalgo (Texas) are January with an average of 4.78 kWh/m2/day, followed by December with an average of 4.84 kWh/m2/day and November at 5.27 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Hidalgo

The average monthly solar radiation level in Hidalgo, 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: Hidalgo vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Hidalgo

  • Sunrise/Sunset for April 19, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:04 am
    • Sunset: 8:00 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:56
Solar Energy Statistics for Hidalgo

Best Months for Solar in Hidalgo

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation October (6.28 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: June (6.19 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.94 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.88 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Hidalgo

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Solar Power Output in Hidalgo

The Power of Solar in Hidalgo, TX

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Hidalgo, TX

Solar Radiation Data in Hidalgo

Hidalgo (TX) has a average annual solar AC output value of 6093.47 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Hidalgo is October with an average of 582.94 kWhac, followed by August at 553.4 kWhac and March at 527.55 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Hidalgo (Texas) are January with an average of 457.82 kWhac, followed by February with an average of 458.06 kWhac and December at 465.75 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Hidalgo

Hidalgo Electricity Costs

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Hidalgo Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Hidalgo, TX [5]

Fri Apr 19
87°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 75°F
Max: 93°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 67%
Cloud cover: 65%
Sat Apr 20
88°F
Light Rain
Min: 73°F
Max: 89°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 51%
Cloud cover: 91%
Sun Apr 21
76°F
Light Rain
Min: 68°F
Max: 81°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps NNE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 68%
Cloud cover: 85%
Mon Apr 22
72°F
Light Rain
Min: 65°F
Max: 73°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps NNE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 72%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 23
83°F
Light Rain
Min: 68°F
Max: 87°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 64%
Cloud cover: 89%
Wed Apr 24
89°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 71°F
Max: 89°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps ESE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 51%
Cloud cover: 45%

More about Hidalgo

About Hidalgo

The city of Hidalgo, TX in Hidalgo County has an approximate population of 11,198. [6]

Hidalgo Solar Power

Hidalgo, TX Solar Energy

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

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