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Solar Energy in Ore City, TX

Solar Energy in Ore City

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in Ore City with an average of 6.08 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Ore City

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Ore City

The total length of the day in Ore City, TX today (November 21, 2024) will be 10 hours and 23 minutes. [More]

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Ore City, TX Solar Energy

Solar Power in Ore City, TX

Solar Energy Data in Ore City, TX

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Ore City, TX

Solar Radiation Data in Ore City

Based on historical Ore City, 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 Ore City. [1]

Ore City has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.6 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 2% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.68 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Ore City that are always titled at the latitude of Ore City (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.13 kWh/m2/day, or about 12% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.6 kWh/m2/day and approximately 10% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.68 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 Ore City

Solar Radiation Data in Ore City, TX

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in Ore City.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Ore City, TX

Solar Radiation Data in Ore City

Ore City, TX has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.29 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Ore City is August with an average of 6.08 kWh/m2/day, followed by September at 5.97 kWh/m2/day and July at 5.86 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Ore City (Texas) are December with an average of 4.23 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.55 kWh/m2/day and November at 4.68 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: Ore City vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in Ore City

The average monthly solar radiation level in Ore City, TX, of 5.29 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 35% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 20% 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: Ore City vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average Ore City 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 Ore City

Sunrise / Sunset in Ore City

  • Sunrise/Sunset for November 21, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:53 am
    • Sunset: 5:16 pm
    • Length of Day: 10:23
Solar Energy Statistics for Ore City

Best Months for Solar in Ore City

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (6.08 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: August (6.23 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (6.07 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.72 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Ore City

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Solar Power Output in Ore City

The Power of Solar in Ore City, TX

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Ore City, TX

Solar Radiation Data in Ore City

Ore City (TX) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5860.26 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Ore City is August with an average of 552.76 kWhac, followed by September at 530.47 kWhac and July at 529.77 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Ore City (Texas) are December with an average of 414.1 kWhac, followed by February with an average of 420.31 kWhac and November at 438.93 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Ore City

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Ore City Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Ore City, TX [5]

Thu Nov 21
63°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 41°F
Max: 64°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 23%
Cloud cover: 0%
Fri Nov 22
61°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 39°F
Max: 63°F
Light breeze: 5 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 29%
Cloud cover: 0%
Sat Nov 23
65°F
Few Clouds
Min: 42°F
Max: 68°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 30%
Cloud cover: 15%
Sun Nov 24
74°F
Few Clouds
Min: 52°F
Max: 78°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 57%
Cloud cover: 19%
Mon Nov 25
76°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 59°F
Max: 77°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 60%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Nov 26
67°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 50°F
Max: 72°F
Light breeze: 7 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 55%
Cloud cover: 44%

More about Ore City

About Ore City

The city of Ore City, TX in Upshur County has an approximate population of 1,144. [6]

Ore City Solar Power

Ore City, TX Solar Energy

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

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