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Solar Energy in Texas City, TX

Solar Energy in Texas City

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in Texas City with an average of 5.84 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Texas City

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Texas City

The total length of the day in Texas City, TX today (November 24, 2024) will be 10 hours and 32 minutes. [More]

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Texas City, TX Solar Energy

Solar Power in Texas City, TX

Solar Energy Data in Texas City, TX

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Texas City, TX

Solar Radiation Data in Texas City

Based on historical Texas City, 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 Texas City. [1]

Texas City has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.76 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 6% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.49 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Texas City that are always titled at the latitude of Texas City (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.19 kWh/m2/day, or about 9% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.76 kWh/m2/day and approximately 16% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.49 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 Texas City

Solar Radiation Data in Texas City, TX

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in Texas City.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Texas City, TX

Solar Radiation Data in Texas City

Texas City, TX has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.32 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Texas City is August with an average of 5.84 kWh/m2/day, followed by September at 5.83 kWh/m2/day and October at 5.72 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Texas City (Texas) are December with an average of 4.29 kWh/m2/day, followed by February with an average of 4.76 kWh/m2/day and January at 4.79 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: Texas City vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in Texas City

The average monthly solar radiation level in Texas City, TX, of 5.32 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 35% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 20% 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: Texas City vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average Texas City 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 Texas City

Sunrise / Sunset in Texas City

  • Sunrise/Sunset for November 24, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:50 am
    • Sunset: 5:22 pm
    • Length of Day: 10:32
Solar Energy Statistics for Texas City

Best Months for Solar in Texas City

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (5.84 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: May (5.91 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: June (5.46 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.56 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Texas City

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Solar Power Output in Texas City

The Power of Solar in Texas City, TX

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Texas City, TX

Solar Radiation Data in Texas City

Texas City (TX) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5926.54 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Texas City is August with an average of 539.01 kWhac, followed by October at 533.46 kWhac and May at 528.82 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Texas City (Texas) are February with an average of 415.55 kWhac, followed by December with an average of 420.91 kWhac and January at 468.99 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Texas City

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Texas City Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Texas City, TX [5]

Sun Nov 24
75°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 63°F
Max: 75°F
Moderate breeze: 18 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 66%
Cloud cover: 43%
Mon Nov 25
75°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 72°F
Max: 76°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 69%
Cloud cover: 96%
Tue Nov 26
65°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 61°F
Max: 72°F
Moderate breeze: 18 mps N
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 56%
Cloud cover: 100%
Wed Nov 27
77°F
Light Rain
Min: 66°F
Max: 77°F
Moderate breeze: 18 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 72%
Cloud cover: 47%
Thu Nov 28
67°F
Light Rain
Min: 56°F
Max: 73°F
Strong breeze: 25 mps N
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 65%
Cloud cover: 59%
Fri Nov 29
52°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 48°F
Max: 56°F
Fresh Breeze: 20 mps N
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 44%
Cloud cover: 1%

More about Texas City

About Texas City

The city of Texas City, TX in Galveston County has an approximate population of 45,099. [6]

Texas City Solar Power

Texas City, TX Solar Energy

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

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