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Solar Energy in Kaufman, TX

Solar Energy in Kaufman

The month of September has the highest historical solar radition values in Kaufman with an average of 6.2 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Kaufman

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Kaufman

The total length of the day in Kaufman, TX today (March 29, 2024) will be 12 hours and 27 minutes. [More]

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Kaufman, TX Solar Energy

Solar Power in Kaufman, TX

Solar Energy Data in Kaufman, TX

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Kaufman, TX

Solar Radiation Data in Kaufman

Based on historical Kaufman, 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 Kaufman. [1]

Kaufman has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.69 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 3% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.85 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Kaufman that are always titled at the latitude of Kaufman (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.24 kWh/m2/day, or about 12% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.69 kWh/m2/day and approximately 8% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.85 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 Kaufman

Solar Radiation Data in Kaufman, TX

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Kaufman, TX

Solar Radiation Data in Kaufman

Kaufman, TX has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.46 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Kaufman is September with an average of 6.2 kWh/m2/day, followed by July at 6.16 kWh/m2/day and August at 6.14 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Kaufman (Texas) are December with an average of 4.49 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.74 kWh/m2/day and February at 4.9 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Kaufman

The average monthly solar radiation level in Kaufman, TX, of 5.46 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 39% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 17% 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: Kaufman vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Kaufman

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 29, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:16 am
    • Sunset: 7:43 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:27
Solar Energy Statistics for Kaufman

Best Months for Solar in Kaufman

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation September (6.2 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: August (6.27 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (6.29 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.81 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Kaufman

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Solar Power Output in Kaufman

The Power of Solar in Kaufman, TX

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Kaufman, TX

Solar Radiation Data in Kaufman

Kaufman (TX) has a average annual solar AC output value of 6059.7 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Kaufman is July with an average of 556.36 kWhac, followed by September at 554.86 kWhac and August at 552.05 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Kaufman (Texas) are February with an average of 432.17 kWhac, followed by December with an average of 440.91 kWhac and November at 465.18 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Kaufman

Kaufman Electricity Costs

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Kaufman Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Kaufman, TX [5]

Fri Mar 29
71°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 56°F
Max: 73°F
Fresh Breeze: 23 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 59%
Cloud cover: 51%
Sat Mar 30
73°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 58°F
Max: 76°F
Fresh Breeze: 19 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 70%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Mar 31
74°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 62°F
Max: 75°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 73%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Apr 1
76°F
Light Rain
Min: 63°F
Max: 78°F
Fresh Breeze: 21 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 78%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 2
64°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 50°F
Max: 65°F
Moderate breeze: 18 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 49%
Cloud cover: 0%
Wed Apr 3
60°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 43°F
Max: 64°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 45%
Cloud cover: 0%

More about Kaufman

About Kaufman

The city of Kaufman, TX in Kaufman County has an approximate population of 6,703. [6]

Kaufman Solar Power

Kaufman, TX Solar Energy

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

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