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Solar Energy in Melissa, TX

Solar Energy in Melissa

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in Melissa with an average of 6.32 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Melissa

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Melissa

The total length of the day in Melissa, TX today (March 29, 2024) will be 12 hours and 28 minutes. [More]

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Melissa, TX Solar Energy

Solar Power in Melissa, TX

Solar Energy Data in Melissa, TX

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Melissa, TX

Solar Radiation Data in Melissa

Based on historical Melissa, 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 Melissa. [1]

Melissa has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.68 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 6% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.96 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Melissa that are always titled at the latitude of Melissa (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.27 kWh/m2/day, or about 13% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.68 kWh/m2/day and approximately 6% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.96 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 Melissa

Solar Radiation Data in Melissa, TX

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Melissa, TX

Solar Radiation Data in Melissa

Melissa, TX has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.48 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Melissa is August with an average of 6.32 kWh/m2/day, followed by July at 6.21 kWh/m2/day and September at 5.92 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Melissa (Texas) are December with an average of 4.52 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.74 kWh/m2/day and February at 5.02 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Melissa

The average monthly solar radiation level in Melissa, TX, of 5.48 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 39% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 17% 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: Melissa vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Melissa

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 29, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:16 am
    • Sunset: 7:44 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:28
Solar Energy Statistics for Melissa

Best Months for Solar in Melissa

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (6.32 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (6.29 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (6.52 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.88 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Melissa

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Solar Power Output in Melissa

The Power of Solar in Melissa, TX

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Melissa, TX

Solar Radiation Data in Melissa

Melissa (TX) has a average annual solar AC output value of 6099.84 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Melissa is August with an average of 564.91 kWhac, followed by July at 561.64 kWhac and April at 532.31 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Melissa (Texas) are February with an average of 444.32 kWhac, followed by December with an average of 446.76 kWhac and January at 472.59 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Melissa

Melissa Electricity Costs

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Melissa Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Melissa, TX [5]

Fri Mar 29
70°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 56°F
Max: 73°F
Strong breeze: 25 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 56%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat Mar 30
73°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 58°F
Max: 75°F
Fresh Breeze: 23 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 66%
Cloud cover: 98%
Sun Mar 31
73°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 62°F
Max: 76°F
Fresh Breeze: 20 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 71%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Apr 1
74°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 60°F
Max: 76°F
Fresh Breeze: 23 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 78%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 2
62°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 50°F
Max: 63°F
Fresh Breeze: 22 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 47%
Cloud cover: 0%
Wed Apr 3
60°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 40°F
Max: 64°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 42%
Cloud cover: 0%

More about Melissa

About Melissa

The city of Melissa, TX in Collin County has an approximate population of 4,695. [6]

Melissa Solar Power

Melissa, TX Solar Energy

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

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