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Solar Energy in Thorntonville, TX

Solar Energy in Thorntonville

The month of April has the highest historical solar radition values in Thorntonville with an average of 7.13 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Thorntonville

Solar panels in Thorntonville that always track the sun throughout the day will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in Thorntonville

The total length of the day in Thorntonville, TX today (December 03, 2024) will be 10 hours and 15 minutes. [More]

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Thorntonville, TX Solar Energy

Solar Power in Thorntonville, TX

Solar Energy Data in Thorntonville, TX

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Thorntonville, TX

Solar Radiation Data in Thorntonville

Based on historical Thorntonville, TX data, solar panels that always track the sun throughout the day will produce the maximum solar energy output in Thorntonville. [1]

Thorntonville has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 5.59 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 16% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 6.69 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Thorntonville that are always titled at the latitude of Thorntonville (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 6.34 kWh/m2/day, or about 13% greater than the average monthly GHI of 5.59 kWh/m2/day and approximately 5% less than the average monthly DNI of 6.69 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 Thorntonville

Solar Radiation Data in Thorntonville, TX

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Thorntonville, TX

Solar Radiation Data in Thorntonville

Thorntonville, TX has a average annual solar radiation value of 6.52 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Thorntonville is April with an average of 7.13 kWh/m2/day, followed by March at 7.09 kWh/m2/day and October at 6.79 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Thorntonville (Texas) are December with an average of 5.83 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 6.16 kWh/m2/day and November at 6.17 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Thorntonville

The average monthly solar radiation level in Thorntonville, TX, of 6.52 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 66% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 1% 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: Thorntonville vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Thorntonville

  • Sunrise/Sunset for December 03, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:34 am
    • Sunset: 5:49 pm
    • Length of Day: 10:15
Solar Energy Statistics for Thorntonville

Best Months for Solar in Thorntonville

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation April (7.13 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: April (7.11 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: June (7.73 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (7.56 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Thorntonville

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Solar Power Output in Thorntonville

The Power of Solar in Thorntonville, TX

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Thorntonville, TX

Solar Radiation Data in Thorntonville

Thorntonville (TX) has a average annual solar AC output value of 7168.62 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Thorntonville is March with an average of 668.02 kWhac, followed by April at 646.06 kWhac and October at 627.64 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Thorntonville (Texas) are June with an average of 555.93 kWhac, followed by February with an average of 561.48 kWhac and December at 569.32 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Thorntonville

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Thorntonville Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Thorntonville, TX [5]

Tue Dec 3
55°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 51°F
Max: 60°F
Fresh Breeze: 19 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 61%
Cloud cover: 100%
Wed Dec 4
59°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 48°F
Max: 66°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 59%
Cloud cover: 100%
Thu Dec 5
57°F
Light Rain
Min: 50°F
Max: 59°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps E
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 64%
Cloud cover: 100%
Fri Dec 6
51°F
Light Rain
Min: 50°F
Max: 51°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps E
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 91%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat Dec 7
51°F
Light Rain
Min: 50°F
Max: 52°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps E
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 90%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Dec 8
61°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 47°F
Max: 68°F
Fresh Breeze: 23 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 52%
Cloud cover: 3%

More about Thorntonville

About Thorntonville

The town of Thorntonville, TX in Ward County has an approximate population of 476. [6]

Thorntonville Solar Power

Thorntonville, TX Solar Energy

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

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