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Solar Energy in West, TX

Solar Energy in West

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in West with an average of 6.37 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in West

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

Sunrise & Sunset in West

The total length of the day in West, TX today (November 07, 2024) will be 10 hours and 46 minutes. [More]

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West, TX Solar Energy

Solar Power in West, TX

Solar Energy Data in West, TX

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for West, TX

Solar Radiation Data in West

Based on historical West, 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 West. [1]

West has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.75 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 4% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.95 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in West that are always titled at the latitude of West (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.29 kWh/m2/day, or about 11% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.75 kWh/m2/day and approximately 7% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.95 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 West

Solar Radiation Data in West, TX

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for West, TX

Solar Radiation Data in West

West, 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 West is August with an average of 6.37 kWh/m2/day, followed by September at 6.1 kWh/m2/day and July at 6.01 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in West (Texas) are January with an average of 4.48 kWh/m2/day, followed by February with an average of 4.61 kWh/m2/day and December at 4.73 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in West

The average monthly solar radiation level in West, 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: West vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in West

  • Sunrise/Sunset for November 07, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:49 am
    • Sunset: 5:35 pm
    • Length of Day: 10:46
Solar Energy Statistics for West

Best Months for Solar in West

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (6.37 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: August (6.29 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (6.31 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.83 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in West

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Solar Power Output in West

The Power of Solar in West, TX

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for West, TX

Solar Radiation Data in West

West (TX) has a average annual solar AC output value of 6035.63 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in West is August with an average of 568.03 kWhac, followed by July at 546.5 kWhac and September at 540.67 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in West (Texas) are February with an average of 407.86 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 440.08 kWhac and December at 464.44 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in West

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Weather Forecast for West, TX [5]

Thu Nov 7
77°F
Light Rain
Min: 60°F
Max: 77°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps ESE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 74%
Cloud cover: 84%
Fri Nov 8
74°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 65°F
Max: 78°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 89%
Cloud cover: 99%
Sat Nov 9
70°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 57°F
Max: 73°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 35%
Cloud cover: 8%
Sun Nov 10
74°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 58°F
Max: 77°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps ESE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 36%
Cloud cover: 0%
Mon Nov 11
80°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 62°F
Max: 84°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 53%
Cloud cover: 10%
Tue Nov 12
72°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 56°F
Max: 76°F
Light breeze: 7 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 39%
Cloud cover: 52%

More about West

About West

The city of West, TX in McLennan County has an approximate population of 2,807. [6]

West Solar Power

West, TX Solar Energy

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

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