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Solar Energy in Rancho Viejo, TX

Solar Energy in Rancho Viejo

The month of October has the highest historical solar radition values in Rancho Viejo with an average of 6.01 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Rancho Viejo

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Rancho Viejo

The total length of the day in Rancho Viejo, TX today (April 26, 2024) will be 13 hours and 5 minutes. [More]

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Rancho Viejo, TX Solar Energy

Solar Power in Rancho Viejo, TX

Solar Energy Data in Rancho Viejo, TX

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Rancho Viejo, TX

Solar Radiation Data in Rancho Viejo

Based on historical Rancho Viejo, 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 Rancho Viejo. [1]

Rancho Viejo has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.86 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 12% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.34 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Rancho Viejo that are always titled at the latitude of Rancho Viejo (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.17 kWh/m2/day, or about 6% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.86 kWh/m2/day and approximately 19% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.34 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 Rancho Viejo

Solar Radiation Data in Rancho Viejo, TX

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in Rancho Viejo.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Rancho Viejo, TX

Solar Radiation Data in Rancho Viejo

Rancho Viejo, TX has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.38 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Rancho Viejo is October with an average of 6.01 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 5.77 kWh/m2/day and September at 5.68 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Rancho Viejo (Texas) are December with an average of 4.55 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.62 kWh/m2/day and November at 5.26 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: Rancho Viejo vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in Rancho Viejo

The average monthly solar radiation level in Rancho Viejo, TX, of 5.38 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 37% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 19% 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: Rancho Viejo vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average Rancho Viejo 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 Rancho Viejo

Sunrise / Sunset in Rancho Viejo

  • Sunrise/Sunset for April 26, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:55 am
    • Sunset: 8:00 pm
    • Length of Day: 13:5
Solar Energy Statistics for Rancho Viejo

Best Months for Solar in Rancho Viejo

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation October (6.01 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: August (5.98 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.35 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.56 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Rancho Viejo

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Solar Power Output in Rancho Viejo

The Power of Solar in Rancho Viejo, TX

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Rancho Viejo, TX

Solar Radiation Data in Rancho Viejo

Rancho Viejo (TX) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5942.32 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Rancho Viejo is October with an average of 558.95 kWhac, followed by August at 527.73 kWhac and March at 520.25 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Rancho Viejo (Texas) are December with an average of 438.34 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 443.97 kWhac and February at 460.89 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Rancho Viejo

Rancho Viejo Electricity Costs

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Rancho Viejo Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Rancho Viejo, TX [5]

Fri Apr 26
85°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 75°F
Max: 86°F
Fresh Breeze: 24 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 69%
Cloud cover: 80%
Sat Apr 27
89°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 75°F
Max: 90°F
Strong breeze: 24 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 52%
Cloud cover: 7%
Sun Apr 28
91°F
Few Clouds
Min: 75°F
Max: 94°F
Fresh Breeze: 21 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 50%
Cloud cover: 12%
Mon Apr 29
90°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 77°F
Max: 90°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps ESE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 52%
Cloud cover: 25%
Tue Apr 30
89°F
Light Rain
Min: 76°F
Max: 89°F
Fresh Breeze: 20 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 54%
Cloud cover: 60%
Wed May 1
90°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 77°F
Max: 90°F
Strong breeze: 24 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 46%
Cloud cover: 76%

More about Rancho Viejo

About Rancho Viejo

The town of Rancho Viejo, TX in Cameron County has an approximate population of 2,437. [6]

Rancho Viejo Solar Power

Rancho Viejo, TX Solar Energy

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

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