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Solar Energy in Memphis, TX

Solar Energy in Memphis

The month of September has the highest historical solar radition values in Memphis with an average of 6.6 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Memphis

Solar panels in Memphis that always track the sun throughout the day will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in Memphis

The total length of the day in Memphis, TX today (March 29, 2024) will be 12 hours and 30 minutes. [More]

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Memphis, TX Solar Energy

Solar Power in Memphis, TX

Solar Energy Data in Memphis, TX

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Memphis, TX

Solar Radiation Data in Memphis

Based on historical Memphis, TX data, solar panels that always track the sun throughout the day will produce the maximum solar energy output in Memphis. [1]

Memphis has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 5.12 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 15% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 6 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Memphis that are always titled at the latitude of Memphis (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.93 kWh/m2/day, or about 16% greater than the average monthly GHI of 5.12 kWh/m2/day and approximately 1% less than the average monthly DNI of 6 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 Memphis

Solar Radiation Data in Memphis, TX

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Memphis, TX

Solar Radiation Data in Memphis

Memphis, TX has a average annual solar radiation value of 6.06 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Memphis is September with an average of 6.6 kWh/m2/day, followed by July at 6.57 kWh/m2/day and April at 6.5 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Memphis (Texas) are December with an average of 4.92 kWh/m2/day, followed by November with an average of 5.53 kWh/m2/day and January at 5.54 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Memphis

The average monthly solar radiation level in Memphis, TX, of 6.06 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 54% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 8% 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: Memphis vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Memphis

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 29, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:31 am
    • Sunset: 8:01 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:30
Solar Energy Statistics for Memphis

Best Months for Solar in Memphis

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation September (6.6 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (6.68 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (7.31 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (7.3 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Memphis

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Solar Power Output in Memphis

The Power of Solar in Memphis, TX

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Memphis, TX

Solar Radiation Data in Memphis

Memphis (TX) has a average annual solar AC output value of 6746.84 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Memphis is April with an average of 595.73 kWhac, followed by March at 594.7 kWhac and September at 591.46 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Memphis (Texas) are December with an average of 489.17 kWhac, followed by February with an average of 508.66 kWhac and November at 518 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Memphis

Memphis Electricity Costs

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Weather Forecast for Memphis, TX [5]

Fri Mar 29
78°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 51°F
Max: 85°F
Fresh Breeze: 20 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 25%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat Mar 30
79°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 57°F
Max: 86°F
Fresh Breeze: 19 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 15%
Cloud cover: 6%
Sun Mar 31
77°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 65°F
Max: 80°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 17%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Apr 1
74°F
Light Rain
Min: 60°F
Max: 74°F
Strong breeze: 29 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 26%
Cloud cover: 32%
Tue Apr 2
51°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 44°F
Max: 55°F
Strong breeze: 24 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 44%
Cloud cover: 29%
Wed Apr 3
63°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 41°F
Max: 70°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 23%
Cloud cover: 0%

More about Memphis

About Memphis

The city of Memphis, TX in Hall County has an approximate population of 2,290. [6]

Memphis Solar Power

Memphis, TX Solar Energy

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

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About half of the sun's energy is absorbed by the Earth's surface; about 30 percent is reflected back from the surface.

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