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Solar Energy in El Lago, TX

Solar Energy in El Lago

The month of October has the highest historical solar radition values in El Lago with an average of 6.05 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in El Lago

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

Sunrise & Sunset in El Lago

The total length of the day in El Lago, TX today (April 24, 2024) will be 13 hours and 12 minutes. [More]

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El Lago, TX Solar Energy

Solar Power in El Lago, TX

Solar Energy Data in El Lago, TX

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for El Lago, TX

Solar Radiation Data in El Lago

Based on historical El Lago, 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 El Lago. [1]

El Lago has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.64 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 1% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.59 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in El Lago that are always titled at the latitude of El Lago (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.07 kWh/m2/day, or about 9% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.64 kWh/m2/day and approximately 10% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.59 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 El Lago

Solar Radiation Data in El Lago, TX

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in El Lago.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for El Lago, TX

Solar Radiation Data in El Lago

El Lago, TX has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.29 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in El Lago is October with an average of 6.05 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 5.76 kWh/m2/day and September at 5.62 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in El Lago (Texas) are January with an average of 4.35 kWh/m2/day, followed by December with an average of 4.47 kWh/m2/day and February at 5 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: El Lago vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in El Lago

The average monthly solar radiation level in El Lago, TX, of 5.29 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 35% 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: El Lago vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average El Lago 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 El Lago

Sunrise / Sunset in El Lago

  • Sunrise/Sunset for April 24, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:42 am
    • Sunset: 7:54 pm
    • Length of Day: 13:12
Solar Energy Statistics for El Lago

Best Months for Solar in El Lago

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation October (6.05 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: August (5.82 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: August (5.58 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.32 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in El Lago

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Solar Power Output in El Lago

The Power of Solar in El Lago, TX

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for El Lago, TX

Solar Radiation Data in El Lago

El Lago (TX) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5891.17 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in El Lago is October with an average of 574.17 kWhac, followed by August at 527.6 kWhac and May at 508.99 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in El Lago (Texas) are January with an average of 429.17 kWhac, followed by December with an average of 434.28 kWhac and February at 438.82 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in El Lago

El Lago Electricity Costs

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El Lago Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for El Lago, TX [5]

Wed Apr 24
79°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 69°F
Max: 79°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 64%
Cloud cover: 25%
Thu Apr 25
80°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 70°F
Max: 80°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 67%
Cloud cover: 99%
Fri Apr 26
81°F
Light Rain
Min: 72°F
Max: 81°F
Fresh Breeze: 20 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 68%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat Apr 27
82°F
Light Rain
Min: 73°F
Max: 82°F
Fresh Breeze: 21 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 70%
Cloud cover: 34%
Sun Apr 28
79°F
Light Rain
Min: 74°F
Max: 79°F
Fresh Breeze: 20 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 81%
Cloud cover: 96%
Mon Apr 29
83°F
Light Rain
Min: 74°F
Max: 83°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 67%
Cloud cover: 51%

More about El Lago

About El Lago

The city of El Lago, TX in Harris County has an approximate population of 2,706. [6]

El Lago Solar Power

El Lago, TX Solar Energy

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

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