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Solar Energy in Salado, TX

Solar Energy in Salado

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in Salado with an average of 6.23 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Salado

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Salado

The total length of the day in Salado, TX today (November 07, 2024) will be 10 hours and 49 minutes. [More]

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Salado, TX Solar Energy

Solar Power in Salado, TX

Solar Energy Data in Salado, TX

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Salado, TX

Solar Radiation Data in Salado

Based on historical Salado, 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 Salado. [1]

Salado has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.76 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 2% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.86 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Salado that are always titled at the latitude of Salado (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.25 kWh/m2/day, or about 10% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.76 kWh/m2/day and approximately 8% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.86 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 Salado

Solar Radiation Data in Salado, TX

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Salado, TX

Solar Radiation Data in Salado

Salado, TX has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.55 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Salado is August with an average of 6.23 kWh/m2/day, followed by September at 6.04 kWh/m2/day and July at 5.84 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Salado (Texas) are December with an average of 4.69 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.83 kWh/m2/day and February at 5.36 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Salado

The average monthly solar radiation level in Salado, TX, of 5.55 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 41% 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: Salado vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Salado

  • Sunrise/Sunset for November 07, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:49 am
    • Sunset: 5:38 pm
    • Length of Day: 10:49
Solar Energy Statistics for Salado

Best Months for Solar in Salado

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (6.23 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: August (6.3 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (6.08 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.72 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Salado

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Solar Power Output in Salado

The Power of Solar in Salado, TX

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Salado, TX

Solar Radiation Data in Salado

Salado (TX) has a average annual solar AC output value of 6137.16 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Salado is August with an average of 560.85 kWhac, followed by September at 535.34 kWhac and October at 531.53 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Salado (Texas) are December with an average of 458.72 kWhac, followed by February with an average of 471.29 kWhac and January at 473.11 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Salado

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Weather Forecast for Salado, TX [5]

Thu Nov 7
80°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 64°F
Max: 81°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 66%
Cloud cover: 83%
Fri Nov 8
78°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 63°F
Max: 80°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 75%
Cloud cover: 94%
Sat Nov 9
72°F
Few Clouds
Min: 58°F
Max: 75°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 31%
Cloud cover: 12%
Sun Nov 10
75°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 60°F
Max: 79°F
Light breeze: 7 mps ESE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 37%
Cloud cover: 0%
Mon Nov 11
82°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 64°F
Max: 85°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 49%
Cloud cover: 46%
Tue Nov 12
74°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 57°F
Max: 79°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 34%
Cloud cover: 27%

More about Salado

About Salado

The village of Salado, TX in Bell County has an approximate population of 2,126. [6]

Salado Solar Power

Salado, TX Solar Energy

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

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