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Solar Energy in Gatesville, TX

Solar Energy in Gatesville

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in Gatesville with an average of 6.28 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Gatesville

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Gatesville

The total length of the day in Gatesville, TX today (March 29, 2024) will be 12 hours and 26 minutes. [More]

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Gatesville, TX Solar Energy

Solar Power in Gatesville, TX

Solar Energy Data in Gatesville, TX

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Gatesville, TX

Solar Radiation Data in Gatesville

Based on historical Gatesville, 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 Gatesville. [1]

Gatesville has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.85 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 6% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 5.15 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Gatesville that are always titled at the latitude of Gatesville (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.4 kWh/m2/day, or about 11% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.85 kWh/m2/day and approximately 5% greater than the average monthly DNI of 5.15 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 Gatesville

Solar Radiation Data in Gatesville, TX

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Gatesville, TX

Solar Radiation Data in Gatesville

Gatesville, TX has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.65 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Gatesville is August with an average of 6.28 kWh/m2/day, followed by September at 6.22 kWh/m2/day and July at 6.05 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Gatesville (Texas) are December with an average of 4.52 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 5.05 kWh/m2/day and February at 5.37 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Gatesville

The average monthly solar radiation level in Gatesville, TX, of 5.65 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 44% 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: Gatesville vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Gatesville

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 29, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:22 am
    • Sunset: 7:48 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:26
Solar Energy Statistics for Gatesville

Best Months for Solar in Gatesville

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (6.28 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: August (6.3 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (6.45 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.87 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Gatesville

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Solar Power Output in Gatesville

The Power of Solar in Gatesville, TX

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Gatesville, TX

Solar Radiation Data in Gatesville

Gatesville (TX) has a average annual solar AC output value of 6272.16 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Gatesville is August with an average of 567.16 kWhac, followed by September at 553.56 kWhac and July at 552.08 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Gatesville (Texas) are December with an average of 446.15 kWhac, followed by February with an average of 471.68 kWhac and January at 498.86 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Gatesville

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Weather Forecast for Gatesville, TX [5]

Fri Mar 29
72°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 56°F
Max: 73°F
Strong breeze: 25 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 51%
Cloud cover: 44%
Sat Mar 30
74°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 58°F
Max: 79°F
Fresh Breeze: 19 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 65%
Cloud cover: 95%
Sun Mar 31
77°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 63°F
Max: 82°F
Fresh Breeze: 21 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 66%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Apr 1
74°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 65°F
Max: 86°F
Fresh Breeze: 20 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 78%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 2
68°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 51°F
Max: 69°F
Fresh Breeze: 22 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 40%
Cloud cover: 0%
Wed Apr 3
63°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 45°F
Max: 67°F
Fresh Breeze: 20 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 35%
Cloud cover: 0%

More about Gatesville

About Gatesville

The city of Gatesville, TX in Coryell County has an approximate population of 15,751. [6]

Gatesville Solar Power

Gatesville, TX Solar Energy

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

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