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Solar Energy in Lorena, TX

Solar Energy in Lorena

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in Lorena with an average of 6.37 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Lorena

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Lorena

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

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Lorena, TX Solar Energy

Solar Power in Lorena, TX

Solar Energy Data in Lorena, TX

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Lorena, TX

Solar Radiation Data in Lorena

Based on historical Lorena, 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 Lorena. [1]

Lorena has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.72 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 2% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.8 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Lorena that are always titled at the latitude of Lorena (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.23 kWh/m2/day, or about 11% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.72 kWh/m2/day and approximately 9% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.8 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 Lorena

Solar Radiation Data in Lorena, TX

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Lorena, TX

Solar Radiation Data in Lorena

Lorena, TX has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.52 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Lorena is August with an average of 6.37 kWh/m2/day, followed by September at 6.11 kWh/m2/day and October at 6.06 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Lorena (Texas) are December with an average of 4.37 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.65 kWh/m2/day and November at 5.06 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Lorena

The average monthly solar radiation level in Lorena, TX, of 5.52 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 40% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 16% 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: Lorena vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Lorena

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 29, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:20 am
    • Sunset: 7:46 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:26
Solar Energy Statistics for Lorena

Best Months for Solar in Lorena

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (6.37 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: August (6.27 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (6.06 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.72 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Lorena

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Solar Power Output in Lorena

The Power of Solar in Lorena, TX

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Lorena, TX

Solar Radiation Data in Lorena

Lorena (TX) has a average annual solar AC output value of 6122.72 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Lorena is August with an average of 572.61 kWhac, followed by October at 572.45 kWhac and September at 538.95 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Lorena (Texas) are December with an average of 430.57 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 455.67 kWhac and November at 472.74 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Lorena

Lorena Electricity Costs

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Lorena Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Lorena, TX [5]

Fri Mar 29
69°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 55°F
Max: 74°F
Fresh Breeze: 23 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 59%
Cloud cover: 55%
Sat Mar 30
72°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 58°F
Max: 78°F
Fresh Breeze: 19 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 70%
Cloud cover: 84%
Sun Mar 31
77°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 61°F
Max: 79°F
Fresh Breeze: 18 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 67%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Apr 1
79°F
Light Rain
Min: 66°F
Max: 83°F
Fresh Breeze: 23 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 66%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 2
68°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 56°F
Max: 69°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 43%
Cloud cover: 0%
Wed Apr 3
62°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 44°F
Max: 66°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 38%
Cloud cover: 0%

More about Lorena

About Lorena

The city of Lorena, TX in McLennan County has an approximate population of 1,691. [6]

Lorena Solar Power

Lorena, TX Solar Energy

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

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