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Solar Power in 77068 (Houston, TX)

Solar Energy in 77068

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in 77068 with an average of 5.85 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 77068

Solar panels in 77068 that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 77068

The total length of the day in 77068 (Houston, TX) today (May 14, 2024) will be 13 hours and 42 minutes. [More]

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77068 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 77068 (Houston, TX)

Solar Energy Data for 77068

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 77068.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 77068

Solar Radiation Data in 77068

Based on historical 77068 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 77068. [1]

The region associated with 77068 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.55 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 9% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.18 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 77068 that are always titled at the latitude of Houston (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.97 kWh/m2/day, or about 9% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.55 kWh/m2/day and approximately 19% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.18 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 77068

Solar Radiation Data in 77068

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 77068.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 77068

Solar Radiation Data in 77068

The region associated with 77068 has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.19 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 77068 is August with an average of 5.85 kWh/m2/day, followed by September at 5.8 kWh/m2/day and October at 5.59 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 77068 are December with an average of 4.21 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.38 kWh/m2/day and November at 4.81 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 77068 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 77068

The average monthly solar radiation level in 77068, of 5.19 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 21% 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: 77068 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 77068 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 77068

Sunrise / Sunset in 77068

  • Sunrise/Sunset for May 14, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:27 am
    • Sunset: 8:09 pm
    • Length of Day: 13:42
Solar Energy Statistics for 77068

Best Months for Solar in 77068

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (5.85 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: August (5.71 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (4.74 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.15 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 77068

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 77068 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 77068

The Power of Solar in 77068

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 77068. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 77068. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 77068

Solar Radiation Data in 77068

77068 has a average annual solar AC output value of 5694.59 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 77068 is August with an average of 527.05 kWhac, followed by October at 515.87 kWhac and September at 508.7 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 77068 are December with an average of 405.39 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 420.85 kWhac and February at 442.91 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 77068 [5]

Tue May 14
86°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 67°F
Max: 88°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 39%
Cloud cover: 0%
Wed May 15
88°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 69°F
Max: 91°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 29%
Cloud cover: 36%
Thu May 16
78°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 72°F
Max: 80°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps ESE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 66%
Cloud cover: 87%
Fri May 17
90°F
Very Heavy Rain
Min: 68°F
Max: 91°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 57%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat May 18
85°F
Light Rain
Min: 72°F
Max: 92°F
Light breeze: 8 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 73%
Cloud cover: 99%
Sun May 19
94°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 76°F
Max: 97°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps ESE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 46%
Cloud cover: 3%

More about 77068

About 77068

The ZIP code 77068 is associated with the city of Houston in Harris County in Texas.

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77068 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 77068, or for more solar-related resources for TX, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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