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Solar Energy in Retreat, TX

Solar Energy in Retreat

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in Retreat with an average of 6.19 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Retreat

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Retreat

The total length of the day in Retreat, TX today (November 23, 2024) will be 10 hours and 22 minutes. [More]

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Retreat, TX Solar Energy

Solar Power in Retreat, TX

Solar Energy Data in Retreat, TX

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Retreat, TX

Solar Radiation Data in Retreat

Based on historical Retreat, 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 Retreat. [1]

Retreat has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.7 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 3% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.83 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Retreat that are always titled at the latitude of Retreat (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.23 kWh/m2/day, or about 11% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.7 kWh/m2/day and approximately 8% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.83 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 Retreat

Solar Radiation Data in Retreat, TX

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Retreat, TX

Solar Radiation Data in Retreat

Retreat, TX has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.47 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Retreat is August with an average of 6.19 kWh/m2/day, followed by September at 6.08 kWh/m2/day and July at 6.03 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Retreat (Texas) are December with an average of 4.52 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.61 kWh/m2/day and November at 4.89 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Retreat

The average monthly solar radiation level in Retreat, TX, of 5.47 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 39% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 17% 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: Retreat vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Retreat

  • Sunrise/Sunset for November 23, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:01 am
    • Sunset: 5:23 pm
    • Length of Day: 10:22
Solar Energy Statistics for Retreat

Best Months for Solar in Retreat

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (6.19 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: August (6.25 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (6.26 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.79 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Retreat

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Solar Power Output in Retreat

The Power of Solar in Retreat, TX

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Retreat, TX

Solar Radiation Data in Retreat

Retreat (TX) has a average annual solar AC output value of 6081.79 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Retreat is August with an average of 564.79 kWhac, followed by July at 547.32 kWhac and September at 542.67 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Retreat (Texas) are December with an average of 443.86 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 453.95 kWhac and November at 459.81 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Retreat

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Weather Forecast for Retreat, TX [5]

Sat Nov 23
69°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 48°F
Max: 72°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 33%
Cloud cover: 1%
Sun Nov 24
75°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 58°F
Max: 79°F
Fresh Breeze: 23 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 56%
Cloud cover: 28%
Mon Nov 25
77°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 54°F
Max: 79°F
Fresh Breeze: 19 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 50%
Cloud cover: 57%
Tue Nov 26
58°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 46°F
Max: 63°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps N
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 44%
Cloud cover: 58%
Wed Nov 27
72°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 54°F
Max: 79°F
Fresh Breeze: 22 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 60%
Cloud cover: 80%
Thu Nov 28
51°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 45°F
Max: 67°F
Strong breeze: 25 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 54%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Retreat

About Retreat

The town of Retreat, TX in Navarro County has an approximate population of 377. [6]

Retreat Solar Power

Retreat, TX Solar Energy

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

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