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Solar Energy in West Columbia, TX

Solar Energy in West Columbia

The month of October has the highest historical solar radition values in West Columbia with an average of 5.99 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in West Columbia

Solar panels in West Columbia 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 Columbia

The total length of the day in West Columbia, TX today (November 21, 2024) will be 10 hours and 36 minutes. [More]

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West Columbia, TX Solar Energy

Solar Power in West Columbia, TX

Solar Energy Data in West Columbia, TX

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for West Columbia, TX

Solar Radiation Data in West Columbia

Based on historical West Columbia, 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 Columbia. [1]

West Columbia has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.62 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 9% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.23 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in West Columbia that are always titled at the latitude of West Columbia (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.01 kWh/m2/day, or about 8% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.62 kWh/m2/day and approximately 18% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.23 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 Columbia

Solar Radiation Data in West Columbia, TX

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for West Columbia, TX

Solar Radiation Data in West Columbia

West Columbia, TX has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.18 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in West Columbia is October with an average of 5.99 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 5.73 kWh/m2/day and September at 5.72 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in West Columbia (Texas) are December with an average of 4.25 kWh/m2/day, followed by February with an average of 4.35 kWh/m2/day and January at 4.46 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in West Columbia

The average monthly solar radiation level in West Columbia, TX, of 5.18 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 32% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 22% 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 Columbia vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in West Columbia

  • Sunrise/Sunset for November 21, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:50 am
    • Sunset: 5:26 pm
    • Length of Day: 10:36
Solar Energy Statistics for West Columbia

Best Months for Solar in West Columbia

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation October (5.99 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: August (5.73 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.28 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in West Columbia

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Solar Power Output in West Columbia

The Power of Solar in West Columbia, TX

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for West Columbia, TX

Solar Radiation Data in West Columbia

West Columbia (TX) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5762.62 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in West Columbia is October with an average of 562.45 kWhac, followed by August at 523.22 kWhac and July at 512.1 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in West Columbia (Texas) are February with an average of 383.76 kWhac, followed by December with an average of 415.63 kWhac and January at 437.94 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in West Columbia

West Columbia Electricity Costs

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West Columbia Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for West Columbia, TX [5]

Thu Nov 21
68°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 48°F
Max: 69°F
Light breeze: 7 mps N
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 26%
Cloud cover: 0%
Fri Nov 22
69°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 50°F
Max: 71°F
Light breeze: 6 mps N
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 27%
Cloud cover: 4%
Sat Nov 23
74°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 53°F
Max: 74°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 39%
Cloud cover: 1%
Sun Nov 24
78°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 62°F
Max: 78°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 51%
Cloud cover: 97%
Mon Nov 25
81°F
Light Rain
Min: 69°F
Max: 82°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 57%
Cloud cover: 87%
Tue Nov 26
75°F
Light Rain
Min: 63°F
Max: 79°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 64%
Cloud cover: 85%

More about West Columbia

About West Columbia

The city of West Columbia, TX in Brazoria County has an approximate population of 3,905. [6]

West Columbia Solar Power

West Columbia, TX Solar Energy

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

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