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Solar Energy in Plano, TX

Solar Energy in Plano

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in Plano with an average of 6.5 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Plano

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Plano

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

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Plano, TX Solar Energy

Solar Power in Plano, TX

Solar Energy Data in Plano, TX

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Plano, TX

Solar Radiation Data in Plano

Based on historical Plano, 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 Plano. [1]

Plano has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.7 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 5% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.93 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Plano that are always titled at the latitude of Plano (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.28 kWh/m2/day, or about 12% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.7 kWh/m2/day and approximately 7% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.93 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 Plano

Solar Radiation Data in Plano, TX

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Plano, TX

Solar Radiation Data in Plano

Plano, TX has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.57 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Plano is August with an average of 6.5 kWh/m2/day, followed by July at 6.21 kWh/m2/day and September at 6.21 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Plano (Texas) are December with an average of 4.34 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.97 kWh/m2/day and February at 5.11 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Plano

The average monthly solar radiation level in Plano, TX, of 5.57 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 42% 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: Plano vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Plano

  • Sunrise/Sunset for November 21, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:02 am
    • Sunset: 5:23 pm
    • Length of Day: 10:21
Solar Energy Statistics for Plano

Best Months for Solar in Plano

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (6.5 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: August (6.31 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (6.44 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.84 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Plano

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Solar Power Output in Plano

The Power of Solar in Plano, TX

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Plano, TX

Solar Radiation Data in Plano

Plano (TX) has a average annual solar AC output value of 6202.68 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Plano is August with an average of 584.01 kWhac, followed by July at 565.86 kWhac and September at 551.12 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Plano (Texas) are December with an average of 427.2 kWhac, followed by February with an average of 450.28 kWhac and January at 495.14 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Plano

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Weather Forecast for Plano, TX [5]

Thu Nov 21
59°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 46°F
Max: 65°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 33%
Cloud cover: 0%
Fri Nov 22
58°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 45°F
Max: 62°F
Light breeze: 7 mps NNE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 30%
Cloud cover: 0%
Sat Nov 23
64°F
Few Clouds
Min: 49°F
Max: 69°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 34%
Cloud cover: 15%
Sun Nov 24
72°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 59°F
Max: 77°F
Fresh Breeze: 20 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 60%
Cloud cover: 2%
Mon Nov 25
68°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 54°F
Max: 68°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 50%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Nov 26
60°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 48°F
Max: 67°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps NNE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 47%
Cloud cover: 8%

More about Plano

About Plano

The city of Plano, TX in Collin County has an approximate population of 259,841. [6]

Plano Solar Power

Plano, TX Solar Energy

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

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