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Solar Energy in Surfside Beach, TX

Solar Energy in Surfside Beach

The month of October has the highest historical solar radition values in Surfside Beach with an average of 6.27 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Surfside Beach

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Surfside Beach

The total length of the day in Surfside Beach, TX today (November 24, 2024) will be 10 hours and 35 minutes. [More]

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Surfside Beach, TX Solar Energy

Solar Power in Surfside Beach, TX

Solar Energy Data in Surfside Beach, TX

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Surfside Beach, TX

Solar Radiation Data in Surfside Beach

Based on historical Surfside Beach, 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 Surfside Beach. [1]

Surfside Beach has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.81 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 8% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.46 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Surfside Beach that are always titled at the latitude of Surfside Beach (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.23 kWh/m2/day, or about 9% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.81 kWh/m2/day and approximately 17% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.46 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 Surfside Beach

Solar Radiation Data in Surfside Beach, TX

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in Surfside Beach.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Surfside Beach, TX

Solar Radiation Data in Surfside Beach

Surfside Beach, TX has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.44 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Surfside Beach is October with an average of 6.27 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 5.91 kWh/m2/day and May at 5.71 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Surfside Beach (Texas) are December with an average of 4.41 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.85 kWh/m2/day and February at 4.87 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: Surfside Beach vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in Surfside Beach

The average monthly solar radiation level in Surfside Beach, TX, of 5.44 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 38% 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: Surfside Beach vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average Surfside Beach 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 Surfside Beach

Sunrise / Sunset in Surfside Beach

  • Sunrise/Sunset for November 24, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:50 am
    • Sunset: 5:25 pm
    • Length of Day: 10:35
Solar Energy Statistics for Surfside Beach

Best Months for Solar in Surfside Beach

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation October (6.27 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: May (6.04 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: June (5.48 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.63 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Surfside Beach

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Solar Power Output in Surfside Beach

The Power of Solar in Surfside Beach, TX

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Surfside Beach, TX

Solar Radiation Data in Surfside Beach

Surfside Beach (TX) has a average annual solar AC output value of 6069.02 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Surfside Beach is October with an average of 597 kWhac, followed by August at 541.91 kWhac and May at 536.59 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Surfside Beach (Texas) are February with an average of 426.54 kWhac, followed by December with an average of 430.87 kWhac and January at 476.5 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Surfside Beach

Surfside Beach Electricity Costs

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Surfside Beach Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Surfside Beach, TX [5]

Sun Nov 24
77°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 59°F
Max: 77°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 59%
Cloud cover: 40%
Mon Nov 25
77°F
Light Rain
Min: 73°F
Max: 79°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 70%
Cloud cover: 99%
Tue Nov 26
69°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 64°F
Max: 72°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps N
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 49%
Cloud cover: 98%
Wed Nov 27
78°F
Light Rain
Min: 67°F
Max: 78°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 70%
Cloud cover: 40%
Thu Nov 28
68°F
Light Rain
Min: 57°F
Max: 76°F
Fresh Breeze: 21 mps N
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 67%
Cloud cover: 79%
Fri Nov 29
55°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 49°F
Max: 57°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps N
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 42%
Cloud cover: 1%

More about Surfside Beach

About Surfside Beach

The city of Surfside Beach, TX in Brazoria County has an approximate population of 482. [6]

Surfside Beach Solar Power

Surfside Beach, TX Solar Energy

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

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