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Solar Energy in Killeen, TX

Solar Energy in Killeen

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in Killeen with an average of 6.33 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Killeen

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Killeen

The total length of the day in Killeen, TX today (November 07, 2024) will be 10 hours and 48 minutes. [More]

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Killeen, TX Solar Energy

Solar Power in Killeen, TX

Solar Energy Data in Killeen, TX

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Killeen, TX

Solar Radiation Data in Killeen

Based on historical Killeen, 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 Killeen. [1]

Killeen has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.78 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 2% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.87 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Killeen that are always titled at the latitude of Killeen (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.29 kWh/m2/day, or about 11% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.78 kWh/m2/day and approximately 9% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.87 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 Killeen

Solar Radiation Data in Killeen, TX

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Killeen, TX

Solar Radiation Data in Killeen

Killeen, TX has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.58 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Killeen is August with an average of 6.33 kWh/m2/day, followed by September at 6.21 kWh/m2/day and July at 5.89 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Killeen (Texas) are December with an average of 4.45 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 5.1 kWh/m2/day and November at 5.38 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Killeen

The average monthly solar radiation level in Killeen, TX, of 5.58 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: Killeen vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Killeen

  • Sunrise/Sunset for November 07, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:50 am
    • Sunset: 5:38 pm
    • Length of Day: 10:48
Solar Energy Statistics for Killeen

Best Months for Solar in Killeen

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (6.33 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: August (6.32 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (6.16 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.77 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Killeen

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Solar Power Output in Killeen

The Power of Solar in Killeen, TX

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Killeen, TX

Solar Radiation Data in Killeen

Killeen (TX) has a average annual solar AC output value of 6182.03 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Killeen is August with an average of 566.6 kWhac, followed by September at 551.77 kWhac and October at 534.88 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Killeen (Texas) are December with an average of 437.33 kWhac, followed by February with an average of 493.54 kWhac and November at 498.83 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Killeen

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Killeen Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Killeen, TX [5]

Thu Nov 7
73°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 62°F
Max: 75°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps ESE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 83%
Cloud cover: 99%
Fri Nov 8
73°F
Light Rain
Min: 63°F
Max: 78°F
Fresh Breeze: 19 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 90%
Cloud cover: 95%
Sat Nov 9
70°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 55°F
Max: 74°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 31%
Cloud cover: 0%
Sun Nov 10
76°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 57°F
Max: 79°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps ESE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 36%
Cloud cover: 0%
Mon Nov 11
81°F
Few Clouds
Min: 63°F
Max: 84°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 48%
Cloud cover: 17%
Tue Nov 12
72°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 56°F
Max: 78°F
Light breeze: 7 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 37%
Cloud cover: 50%

More about Killeen

About Killeen

The city of Killeen, TX in Bell County has an approximate population of 127,921. [6]

Killeen Solar Power

Killeen, TX Solar Energy

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

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