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Solar Energy in Merkel, TX

Solar Energy in Merkel

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Solar Panels in Merkel

Solar panels in Merkel that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in Merkel

The total length of the day in Merkel, TX today (April 23, 2025) will be 13 hours and 17 minutes. [More]

Solar Power in Merkel, TX

Solar Energy Data in Merkel, TX

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Solar Energy Analysis for Merkel, TX

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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 Merkel

Solar Radiation Data in Merkel, TX

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Solar Radiation Analysis for Merkel, TX

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

Solar Power Levels in Merkel

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Solar Power: Merkel vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average Merkel solar radiation levels compare to average levels in a city with historcially high levels (NV) and a city with historically low levels (WA). ^[1]

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Solar Data & Statistics for Merkel

Sunrise / Sunset in Merkel

Sunrise/Sunset for April 23, 2025 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 6:59 am
- Sunset: 8:16 pm
- Length of Day: 13:17

Best Months for Solar in Merkel

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Solar Panel Installs in Merkel

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Solar Power Output in Merkel

The Power of Solar in Merkel, TX

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

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Solar Output Analysis for Merkel, TX

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Cost of Utilities in Merkel

Merkel Electricity Costs

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Solar Power Poll: Merkel

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Merkel Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Merkel, TX ^[5]

Wed Apr 23

82°F

Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 60°F
Max: 85°F

Moderate breeze: 16 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 55%
Cloud cover: 9%

Thu Apr 24

73°F

Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 61°F
Max: 77°F

Fresh Breeze: 19 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 73%
Cloud cover: 78%

Fri Apr 25

81°F

Light Rain
Min: 65°F
Max: 84°F

Moderate breeze: 15 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 58%
Cloud cover: 9%

Sat Apr 26

77°F

Light Rain
Min: 65°F
Max: 79°F

Moderate breeze: 13 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 64%
Cloud cover: 61%

Sun Apr 27

81°F

Light Rain
Min: 65°F
Max: 87°F

Fresh Breeze: 20 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 46%
Cloud cover: 68%

Mon Apr 28

83°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 69°F
Max: 87°F

Fresh Breeze: 24 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 46%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Merkel

About Merkel

The town of Merkel, TX in Taylor County has an approximate population of 2,590. ^[6]

Merkel, TX Solar Energy

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