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Solar Energy in Oak Leaf, TX

Solar Energy in Oak Leaf

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in Oak Leaf with an average of 6.26 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Oak Leaf

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Oak Leaf

The total length of the day in Oak Leaf, TX today (March 28, 2024) will be 12 hours and 25 minutes. [More]

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Oak Leaf, TX Solar Energy

Solar Power in Oak Leaf, TX

Solar Energy Data in Oak Leaf, TX

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Oak Leaf, TX

Solar Radiation Data in Oak Leaf

Based on historical Oak Leaf, 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 Oak Leaf. [1]

Oak Leaf has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.72 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 5% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.96 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Oak Leaf that are always titled at the latitude of Oak Leaf (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.28 kWh/m2/day, or about 12% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.72 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 Oak Leaf

Solar Radiation Data in Oak Leaf, TX

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in Oak Leaf.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Oak Leaf, TX

Solar Radiation Data in Oak Leaf

Oak Leaf, TX has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.52 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Oak Leaf is August with an average of 6.26 kWh/m2/day, followed by July at 6.1 kWh/m2/day and September at 6.1 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Oak Leaf (Texas) are December with an average of 4.64 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.89 kWh/m2/day and February at 4.97 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: Oak Leaf vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in Oak Leaf

The average monthly solar radiation level in Oak Leaf, TX, of 5.52 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 40% 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: Oak Leaf vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average Oak Leaf 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 Oak Leaf

Sunrise / Sunset in Oak Leaf

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 28, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:19 am
    • Sunset: 7:44 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:25
Solar Energy Statistics for Oak Leaf

Best Months for Solar in Oak Leaf

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (6.26 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: August (6.28 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (6.43 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.87 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Oak Leaf

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Solar Power Output in Oak Leaf

The Power of Solar in Oak Leaf, TX

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Oak Leaf, TX

Solar Radiation Data in Oak Leaf

Oak Leaf (TX) has a average annual solar AC output value of 6125.06 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Oak Leaf is August with an average of 565.14 kWhac, followed by July at 552.57 kWhac and September at 542.14 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Oak Leaf (Texas) are February with an average of 438.23 kWhac, followed by December with an average of 454.4 kWhac and January at 483.66 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Oak Leaf

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Oak Leaf Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Oak Leaf, TX [5]

Thu Mar 28
66°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 46°F
Max: 70°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 56%
Cloud cover: 1%
Fri Mar 29
70°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 55°F
Max: 73°F
Strong breeze: 25 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 55%
Cloud cover: 54%
Sat Mar 30
73°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 58°F
Max: 76°F
Fresh Breeze: 20 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 68%
Cloud cover: 98%
Sun Mar 31
72°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 62°F
Max: 74°F
Fresh Breeze: 21 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 79%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Apr 1
73°F
Light Rain
Min: 63°F
Max: 80°F
Fresh Breeze: 24 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 82%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 2
62°F
Few Clouds
Min: 49°F
Max: 64°F
Fresh Breeze: 20 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 44%
Cloud cover: 15%

More about Oak Leaf

About Oak Leaf

The city of Oak Leaf, TX in Ellis County has an approximate population of 1,298. [6]

Oak Leaf Solar Power

Oak Leaf, TX Solar Energy

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

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