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Solar Power in 78661 (Prairie Lea, TX)

Solar Energy in 78661

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Solar Panels in 78661

Solar panels in 78661 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 78661

The total length of the day in 78661 (Prairie Lea, TX) today (May 18, 2025) will be 13 hours and 46 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 78661 (Prairie Lea, TX)

Solar Energy Data for 78661

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Solar Energy Analysis for 78661

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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 78661

Solar Radiation Data in 78661

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 78661

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Solar Power Comparison: 78661 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 78661

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Solar Power: 78661 vs. the U.S.

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Solar Data & Statistics for 78661

Sunrise / Sunset in 78661

Sunrise/Sunset for May 18, 2025 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 6:34 am
- Sunset: 8:20 pm
- Length of Day: 13:46

Best Months for Solar in 78661

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Solar Panel Installs in 78661

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Solar Power Output in 78661

The Power of Solar in 78661

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 78661. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 78661. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 78661

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Weather Forecast for 78661 ^[5]

Sun May 18

87°F

Light Rain
Min: 78°F
Max: 97°F

Fresh Breeze: 19 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 69%
Cloud cover: 97%

Mon May 19

96°F

Broken Clouds
Min: 75°F
Max: 102°F

Fresh Breeze: 22 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 40%
Cloud cover: 64%

Tue May 20

99°F

Few Clouds
Min: 72°F
Max: 101°F

Gentle Breeze: 12 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 9%
Cloud cover: 17%

Wed May 21

94°F

Light Rain
Min: 69°F
Max: 98°F

Gentle Breeze: 12 mps ESE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 23%
Cloud cover: 100%

Thu May 22

93°F

Light Rain
Min: 72°F
Max: 97°F

Moderate breeze: 15 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 27%
Cloud cover: 48%

Fri May 23

94°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 67°F
Max: 99°F

Moderate breeze: 17 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 35%
Cloud cover: 0%

More about 78661

About 78661

The ZIP code 78661 is associated with the city of Prairie Lea in Caldwell County in Texas.

78661 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 78661, or for more solar-related resources for TX, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.