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Solar Energy in South Padre Island, TX

Solar Energy in South Padre Island

The month of October has the highest historical solar radition values in South Padre Island with an average of 6.2 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in South Padre Island

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

Sunrise & Sunset in South Padre Island

The total length of the day in South Padre Island, TX today (March 28, 2024) will be 12 hours and 20 minutes. [More]

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South Padre Island, TX Solar Energy

Solar Power in South Padre Island, TX

Solar Energy Data in South Padre Island, TX

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for South Padre Island, TX

Solar Radiation Data in South Padre Island

Based on historical South Padre Island, 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 South Padre Island. [1]

South Padre Island has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 5.07 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 9% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.67 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in South Padre Island that are always titled at the latitude of South Padre Island (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.4 kWh/m2/day, or about 7% greater than the average monthly GHI of 5.07 kWh/m2/day and approximately 16% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.67 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 South Padre Island

Solar Radiation Data in South Padre Island, TX

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in South Padre Island.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for South Padre Island, TX

Solar Radiation Data in South Padre Island

South Padre Island, TX has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.45 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in South Padre Island is October with an average of 6.2 kWh/m2/day, followed by September at 6.19 kWh/m2/day and August at 6.13 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in South Padre Island (Texas) are December with an average of 4.31 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.32 kWh/m2/day and November at 5.15 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: South Padre Island vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in South Padre Island

The average monthly solar radiation level in South Padre Island, TX, of 5.45 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 18% 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: South Padre Island vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average South Padre Island 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 South Padre Island

Sunrise / Sunset in South Padre Island

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 28, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:23 am
    • Sunset: 7:43 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:20
Solar Energy Statistics for South Padre Island

Best Months for Solar in South Padre Island

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation October (6.2 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: August (6.35 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: June (6.12 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.98 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in South Padre Island

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Solar Power Output in South Padre Island

The Power of Solar in South Padre Island, TX

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for South Padre Island, TX

Solar Radiation Data in South Padre Island

South Padre Island (TX) has a average annual solar AC output value of 6094.13 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in South Padre Island is October with an average of 586.3 kWhac, followed by August at 566.41 kWhac and September at 557.51 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in South Padre Island (Texas) are January with an average of 422.85 kWhac, followed by December with an average of 424.71 kWhac and February at 451.85 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in South Padre Island

South Padre Island Electricity Costs

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South Padre Island Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for South Padre Island, TX [5]

Thu Mar 28
73°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 66°F
Max: 73°F
Fresh Breeze: 19 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 53%
Cloud cover: 0%
Fri Mar 29
73°F
Few Clouds
Min: 69°F
Max: 73°F
Strong breeze: 24 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 66%
Cloud cover: 21%
Sat Mar 30
73°F
Light Rain
Min: 70°F
Max: 74°F
Fresh Breeze: 21 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 77%
Cloud cover: 76%
Sun Mar 31
76°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 72°F
Max: 76°F
Fresh Breeze: 21 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 79%
Cloud cover: 33%
Mon Apr 1
79°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 72°F
Max: 79°F
Strong breeze: 26 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 72%
Cloud cover: 99%
Tue Apr 2
75°F
Light Rain
Min: 73°F
Max: 76°F
Strong breeze: 31 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 73%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about South Padre Island

About South Padre Island

The town of South Padre Island, TX in Cameron County has an approximate population of 2,816. [6]

South Padre Island Solar Power

South Padre Island, TX Solar Energy

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

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