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Solar Energy in Pearland, TX

Solar Energy in Pearland

The month of October has the highest historical solar radition values in Pearland with an average of 6.06 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Pearland

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Pearland

The total length of the day in Pearland, TX today (April 20, 2024) will be 13 hours and 5 minutes. [More]

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Pearland, TX Solar Energy

Solar Power in Pearland, TX

Solar Energy Data in Pearland, TX

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Pearland, TX

Solar Radiation Data in Pearland

Based on historical Pearland, 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 Pearland. [1]

Pearland has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.6 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 8% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.24 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Pearland that are always titled at the latitude of Pearland (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5 kWh/m2/day, or about 9% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.6 kWh/m2/day and approximately 18% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.24 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 Pearland

Solar Radiation Data in Pearland, TX

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Pearland, TX

Solar Radiation Data in Pearland

Pearland, TX has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.26 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Pearland is October with an average of 6.06 kWh/m2/day, followed by September at 5.85 kWh/m2/day and August at 5.8 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Pearland (Texas) are December with an average of 4.37 kWh/m2/day, followed by February with an average of 4.49 kWh/m2/day and January at 4.58 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Pearland

The average monthly solar radiation level in Pearland, TX, of 5.26 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 34% 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: Pearland vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Pearland

  • Sunrise/Sunset for April 20, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:47 am
    • Sunset: 7:52 pm
    • Length of Day: 13:5
Solar Energy Statistics for Pearland

Best Months for Solar in Pearland

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation October (6.06 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: August (5.74 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: June (4.9 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.23 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Pearland

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Solar Power Output in Pearland

The Power of Solar in Pearland, TX

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Pearland, TX

Solar Radiation Data in Pearland

Pearland (TX) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5839.2 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Pearland is October with an average of 572.77 kWhac, followed by August at 531.07 kWhac and May at 520.81 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Pearland (Texas) are February with an average of 396.78 kWhac, followed by December with an average of 422.52 kWhac and January at 447.55 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Pearland

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Weather Forecast for Pearland, TX [5]

Sat Apr 20
80°F
Light Rain
Min: 69°F
Max: 81°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 78%
Cloud cover: 64%
Sun Apr 21
64°F
Light Rain
Min: 58°F
Max: 67°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps NE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 68%
Cloud cover: 96%
Mon Apr 22
69°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 54°F
Max: 72°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps ENE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 38%
Cloud cover: 85%
Tue Apr 23
75°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 57°F
Max: 75°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 58%
Cloud cover: 47%
Wed Apr 24
77°F
Light Rain
Min: 69°F
Max: 79°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 69%
Cloud cover: 100%
Thu Apr 25
80°F
Light Rain
Min: 68°F
Max: 81°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 65%
Cloud cover: 89%

More about Pearland

About Pearland

The city of Pearland, TX in Brazoria County has an approximate population of 91,252. [6]

Pearland Solar Power

Pearland, TX Solar Energy

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

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