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Solar Energy in Tuscola, TX

Solar Energy in Tuscola

The month of April has the highest historical solar radition values in Tuscola with an average of 6.5 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Tuscola

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Tuscola

The total length of the day in Tuscola, TX today (November 21, 2024) will be 10 hours and 25 minutes. [More]

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Tuscola, TX Solar Energy

Solar Power in Tuscola, TX

Solar Energy Data in Tuscola, TX

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Tuscola, TX

Solar Radiation Data in Tuscola

Based on historical Tuscola, 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 Tuscola. [1]

Tuscola has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 5.07 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 11% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 5.67 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Tuscola that are always titled at the latitude of Tuscola (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.73 kWh/m2/day, or about 13% greater than the average monthly GHI of 5.07 kWh/m2/day and approximately 1% greater than the average monthly DNI of 5.67 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 Tuscola

Solar Radiation Data in Tuscola, TX

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Tuscola, TX

Solar Radiation Data in Tuscola

Tuscola, TX has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.93 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Tuscola is April with an average of 6.5 kWh/m2/day, followed by September at 6.33 kWh/m2/day and August at 6.24 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Tuscola (Texas) are December with an average of 5.14 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 5.32 kWh/m2/day and November at 5.62 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Tuscola

The average monthly solar radiation level in Tuscola, TX, of 5.93 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 51% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 10% 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: Tuscola vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Tuscola

  • Sunrise/Sunset for November 21, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:12 am
    • Sunset: 5:37 pm
    • Length of Day: 10:25
Solar Energy Statistics for Tuscola

Best Months for Solar in Tuscola

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation April (6.5 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: April (6.45 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (6.77 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (7.02 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Tuscola

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Solar Power Output in Tuscola

The Power of Solar in Tuscola, TX

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Tuscola, TX

Solar Radiation Data in Tuscola

Tuscola (TX) has a average annual solar AC output value of 6595 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Tuscola is April with an average of 589.21 kWhac, followed by March at 585.35 kWhac and July at 566.77 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Tuscola (Texas) are February with an average of 497.23 kWhac, followed by December with an average of 508.71 kWhac and November at 527.37 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Tuscola

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Tuscola Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Tuscola, TX [5]

Thu Nov 21
56°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 45°F
Max: 64°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 43%
Cloud cover: 0%
Fri Nov 22
62°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 48°F
Max: 65°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 35%
Cloud cover: 60%
Sat Nov 23
66°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 49°F
Max: 72°F
Fresh Breeze: 22 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 55%
Cloud cover: 0%
Sun Nov 24
73°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 56°F
Max: 80°F
Fresh Breeze: 21 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 48%
Cloud cover: 0%
Mon Nov 25
61°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 51°F
Max: 63°F
Fresh Breeze: 20 mps N
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 55%
Cloud cover: 65%
Tue Nov 26
61°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 44°F
Max: 72°F
Fresh Breeze: 20 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 59%
Cloud cover: 59%

More about Tuscola

About Tuscola

The city of Tuscola, TX in Taylor County has an approximate population of 742. [6]

Tuscola Solar Power

Tuscola, TX Solar Energy

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

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