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Solar Energy in Mertens, TX

Solar Energy in Mertens

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in Mertens with an average of 6.39 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Mertens

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Mertens

The total length of the day in Mertens, TX today (November 07, 2024) will be 10 hours and 45 minutes. [More]

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Mertens, TX Solar Energy

Solar Power in Mertens, TX

Solar Energy Data in Mertens, TX

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Mertens, TX

Solar Radiation Data in Mertens

Based on historical Mertens, 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 Mertens. [1]

Mertens has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.72 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 3% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.89 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Mertens that are always titled at the latitude of Mertens (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.26 kWh/m2/day, or about 11% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.72 kWh/m2/day and approximately 8% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.89 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 Mertens

Solar Radiation Data in Mertens, TX

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Mertens, TX

Solar Radiation Data in Mertens

Mertens, TX has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.62 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Mertens is August with an average of 6.39 kWh/m2/day, followed by September at 6.18 kWh/m2/day and July at 6.06 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Mertens (Texas) are December with an average of 4.71 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.81 kWh/m2/day and November at 5.33 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Mertens

The average monthly solar radiation level in Mertens, TX, of 5.62 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 43% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 15% 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: Mertens vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Mertens

  • Sunrise/Sunset for November 07, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:48 am
    • Sunset: 5:33 pm
    • Length of Day: 10:45
Solar Energy Statistics for Mertens

Best Months for Solar in Mertens

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (6.39 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: August (6.28 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (6.32 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.84 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Mertens

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Solar Power Output in Mertens

The Power of Solar in Mertens, TX

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Mertens, TX

Solar Radiation Data in Mertens

Mertens (TX) has a average annual solar AC output value of 6229.35 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Mertens is August with an average of 570.27 kWhac, followed by October at 552.49 kWhac and July at 548.34 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Mertens (Texas) are December with an average of 458.4 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 475.32 kWhac and February at 496.97 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Mertens

Mertens Electricity Costs

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Mertens Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Mertens, TX [5]

Thu Nov 7
75°F
Light Rain
Min: 59°F
Max: 76°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps E
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 75%
Cloud cover: 88%
Fri Nov 8
73°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 65°F
Max: 76°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 89%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat Nov 9
70°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 56°F
Max: 73°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 35%
Cloud cover: 2%
Sun Nov 10
74°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 59°F
Max: 77°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 34%
Cloud cover: 0%
Mon Nov 11
79°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 62°F
Max: 83°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 52%
Cloud cover: 0%
Tue Nov 12
73°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 58°F
Max: 76°F
Light breeze: 8 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 37%
Cloud cover: 39%

More about Mertens

About Mertens

The town of Mertens, TX in Hill County has an approximate population of 125. [6]

Mertens Solar Power

Mertens, TX Solar Energy

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

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