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Solar Energy in Hillcrest, TX

Solar Energy in Hillcrest

The month of October has the highest historical solar radition values in Hillcrest with an average of 6.07 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Hillcrest

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Hillcrest

The total length of the day in Hillcrest, TX today (November 23, 2024) will be 10 hours and 34 minutes. [More]

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Hillcrest, TX Solar Energy

Solar Power in Hillcrest, TX

Solar Energy Data in Hillcrest, TX

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Hillcrest, TX

Solar Radiation Data in Hillcrest

Based on historical Hillcrest, 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 Hillcrest. [1]

Hillcrest has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.61 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 8% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.27 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Hillcrest that are always titled at the latitude of Hillcrest (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.02 kWh/m2/day, or about 9% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.61 kWh/m2/day and approximately 18% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.27 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 Hillcrest

Solar Radiation Data in Hillcrest, TX

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Hillcrest, TX

Solar Radiation Data in Hillcrest

Hillcrest, TX has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.24 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Hillcrest is October with an average of 6.07 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 5.75 kWh/m2/day and September at 5.73 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Hillcrest (Texas) are January with an average of 4.24 kWh/m2/day, followed by December with an average of 4.36 kWh/m2/day and February at 4.9 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Hillcrest

The average monthly solar radiation level in Hillcrest, TX, of 5.24 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 33% 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: Hillcrest vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Hillcrest

  • Sunrise/Sunset for November 23, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:50 am
    • Sunset: 5:24 pm
    • Length of Day: 10:34
Solar Energy Statistics for Hillcrest

Best Months for Solar in Hillcrest

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation October (6.07 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: May (5.73 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: June (5.04 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.29 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Hillcrest

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Solar Power Output in Hillcrest

The Power of Solar in Hillcrest, TX

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Hillcrest, TX

Solar Radiation Data in Hillcrest

Hillcrest (TX) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5827.18 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Hillcrest is October with an average of 576.34 kWhac, followed by August at 520.64 kWhac and September at 509.46 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Hillcrest (Texas) are January with an average of 412.43 kWhac, followed by December with an average of 423.44 kWhac and February at 429.97 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Hillcrest

Hillcrest Electricity Costs

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Hillcrest Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Hillcrest, TX [5]

Sat Nov 23
74°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 54°F
Max: 74°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 45%
Cloud cover: 0%
Sun Nov 24
78°F
Few Clouds
Min: 61°F
Max: 79°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 50%
Cloud cover: 21%
Mon Nov 25
80°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 69°F
Max: 84°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 54%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Nov 26
71°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 61°F
Max: 74°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps N
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 45%
Cloud cover: 52%
Wed Nov 27
82°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 62°F
Max: 82°F
Fresh Breeze: 19 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 55%
Cloud cover: 30%
Thu Nov 28
66°F
Light Rain
Min: 56°F
Max: 72°F
Fresh Breeze: 23 mps NNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 44%
Cloud cover: 53%

More about Hillcrest

About Hillcrest

The village of Hillcrest, TX in Brazoria County has an approximate population of 730. [6]

Hillcrest Solar Power

Hillcrest, TX Solar Energy

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

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