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Solar Energy in West University Place, TX

Solar Energy in West University Place

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in West University Place with an average of 5.86 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in West University Place

Solar panels in West University Place 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 University Place

The total length of the day in West University Place, TX today (December 21, 2024) will be 10 hours and 17 minutes. [More]

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West University Place, TX Solar Energy

Solar Power in West University Place, TX

Solar Energy Data in West University Place, 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 West University Place, TX

Solar Radiation Data in West University Place

Based on historical West University Place, 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 University Place. [1]

West University Place has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.52 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 11% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.07 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in West University Place that are always titled at the latitude of West University Place (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.92 kWh/m2/day, or about 9% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.52 kWh/m2/day and approximately 21% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.07 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 University Place

Solar Radiation Data in West University Place, TX

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for West University Place, TX

Solar Radiation Data in West University Place

West University Place, TX has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.26 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in West University Place is August with an average of 5.86 kWh/m2/day, followed by April at 5.63 kWh/m2/day and September at 5.63 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in West University Place (Texas) are December with an average of 4.13 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.7 kWh/m2/day and November at 4.97 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in West University Place

The average monthly solar radiation level in West University Place, TX, of 5.26 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 34% 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: West University Place vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in West University Place

  • Sunrise/Sunset for December 21, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:11 am
    • Sunset: 5:28 pm
    • Length of Day: 10:17
Solar Energy Statistics for West University Place

Best Months for Solar in West University Place

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (5.86 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: May (5.59 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: June (4.6 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.07 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in West University Place

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Solar Power Output in West University Place

The Power of Solar in West University Place, TX

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for West University Place, TX

Solar Radiation Data in West University Place

West University Place (TX) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5833.29 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in West University Place is August with an average of 536.13 kWhac, followed by October at 522.36 kWhac and May at 521.12 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in West University Place (Texas) are December with an average of 403.74 kWhac, followed by February with an average of 439.18 kWhac and January at 456.78 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in West University Place

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Weather Forecast for West University Place, TX [5]

Sat Dec 21
56°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 48°F
Max: 60°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps ENE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 30%
Cloud cover: 2%
Sun Dec 22
60°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 47°F
Max: 64°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 50%
Cloud cover: 0%
Mon Dec 23
66°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 59°F
Max: 69°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 71%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Dec 24
76°F
Light Rain
Min: 63°F
Max: 76°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 60%
Cloud cover: 36%
Wed Dec 25
78°F
Light Rain
Min: 65°F
Max: 81°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 62%
Cloud cover: 36%
Thu Dec 26
78°F
Light Rain
Min: 67°F
Max: 80°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 59%
Cloud cover: 26%

More about West University Place

About West University Place

The city of West University Place, TX in Harris County has an approximate population of 14,787. [6]

West University Place Solar Power

West University Place, TX Solar Energy

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

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