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Solar Energy in Smiley, TX

Solar Energy in Smiley

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in Smiley with an average of 6.11 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Smiley

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Smiley

The total length of the day in Smiley, TX today (December 22, 2024) will be 10 hours and 18 minutes. [More]

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Smiley, TX Solar Energy

Solar Power in Smiley, TX

Solar Energy Data in Smiley, TX

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Smiley, TX

Solar Radiation Data in Smiley

Based on historical Smiley, 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 Smiley. [1]

Smiley has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.72 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 6% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.47 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Smiley that are always titled at the latitude of Smiley (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.13 kWh/m2/day, or about 9% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.72 kWh/m2/day and approximately 15% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.47 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 Smiley

Solar Radiation Data in Smiley, TX

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Smiley, TX

Solar Radiation Data in Smiley

Smiley, 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 Smiley is August with an average of 6.11 kWh/m2/day, followed by October at 5.97 kWh/m2/day and September at 5.74 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Smiley (Texas) are December with an average of 4.36 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.62 kWh/m2/day and November at 4.81 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Smiley

The average monthly solar radiation level in Smiley, 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: Smiley vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Smiley

  • Sunrise/Sunset for December 22, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:20 am
    • Sunset: 5:38 pm
    • Length of Day: 10:18
Solar Energy Statistics for Smiley

Best Months for Solar in Smiley

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (6.11 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: August (6.01 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.46 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.56 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Smiley

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Solar Power Output in Smiley

The Power of Solar in Smiley, TX

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Smiley, TX

Solar Radiation Data in Smiley

Smiley (TX) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5923.74 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Smiley is October with an average of 555.17 kWhac, followed by August at 549.22 kWhac and September at 515.15 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Smiley (Texas) are December with an average of 431.36 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 443.01 kWhac and January at 447.97 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Smiley

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Weather Forecast for Smiley, TX [5]

Sun Dec 22
60°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 47°F
Max: 71°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 67%
Cloud cover: 0%
Mon Dec 23
72°F
Light Rain
Min: 62°F
Max: 78°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 66%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Dec 24
78°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 62°F
Max: 81°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 52%
Cloud cover: 43%
Wed Dec 25
77°F
Few Clouds
Min: 62°F
Max: 81°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 63%
Cloud cover: 24%
Thu Dec 26
73°F
Light Rain
Min: 68°F
Max: 74°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 77%
Cloud cover: 98%
Fri Dec 27
79°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 67°F
Max: 84°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 60%
Cloud cover: 76%

More about Smiley

About Smiley

The city of Smiley, TX in Gonzales County has an approximate population of 549. [6]

Smiley Solar Power

Smiley, TX Solar Energy

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

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