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Solar Energy in Westlake, TX

Solar Energy in Westlake

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in Westlake with an average of 6.33 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Westlake

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Westlake

The total length of the day in Westlake, TX today (November 07, 2024) will be 10 hours and 42 minutes. [More]

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Westlake, TX Solar Energy

Solar Power in Westlake, TX

Solar Energy Data in Westlake, TX

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Westlake, TX

Solar Radiation Data in Westlake

Based on historical Westlake, 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 Westlake. [1]

Westlake has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.78 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 6% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 5.11 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Westlake that are always titled at the latitude of Westlake (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.37 kWh/m2/day, or about 12% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.78 kWh/m2/day and approximately 5% greater than the average monthly DNI of 5.11 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 Westlake

Solar Radiation Data in Westlake, TX

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Westlake, TX

Solar Radiation Data in Westlake

Westlake, TX has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.6 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Westlake is August with an average of 6.33 kWh/m2/day, followed by July at 6.25 kWh/m2/day and September at 6.19 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Westlake (Texas) are December with an average of 4.73 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 5.06 kWh/m2/day and February at 5.17 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Westlake

The average monthly solar radiation level in Westlake, TX, of 5.6 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 42% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 15% 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: Westlake vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Westlake

  • Sunrise/Sunset for November 07, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:51 am
    • Sunset: 5:33 pm
    • Length of Day: 10:42
Solar Energy Statistics for Westlake

Best Months for Solar in Westlake

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (6.33 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (6.37 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (6.67 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.96 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Westlake

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Solar Power Output in Westlake

The Power of Solar in Westlake, TX

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Westlake, TX

Solar Radiation Data in Westlake

Westlake (TX) has a average annual solar AC output value of 6229.46 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Westlake is August with an average of 569.75 kWhac, followed by July at 563.63 kWhac and September at 550.7 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Westlake (Texas) are February with an average of 456.05 kWhac, followed by December with an average of 468.42 kWhac and November at 503.66 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Westlake

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Weather Forecast for Westlake, TX [5]

Thu Nov 7
70°F
Light Rain
Min: 58°F
Max: 71°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps E
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 76%
Cloud cover: 94%
Fri Nov 8
69°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 62°F
Max: 71°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 93%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat Nov 9
68°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 53°F
Max: 71°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 34%
Cloud cover: 0%
Sun Nov 10
73°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 57°F
Max: 77°F
Light breeze: 7 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 35%
Cloud cover: 0%
Mon Nov 11
77°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 61°F
Max: 78°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 45%
Cloud cover: 0%
Tue Nov 12
72°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 59°F
Max: 75°F
Light breeze: 7 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 53%
Cloud cover: 37%

More about Westlake

About Westlake

The town of Westlake, TX in Denton County has an approximate population of 992. [6]

Westlake Solar Power

Westlake, TX Solar Energy

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

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