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Solar Energy in Pecan Gap, TX

Solar Energy in Pecan Gap

The month of September has the highest historical solar radition values in Pecan Gap with an average of 6.42 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Pecan Gap

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Pecan Gap

The total length of the day in Pecan Gap, TX today (March 18, 2024) will be 12 hours and 5 minutes. [More]

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Pecan Gap, TX Solar Energy

Solar Power in Pecan Gap, TX

Solar Energy Data in Pecan Gap, TX

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Pecan Gap, TX

Solar Radiation Data in Pecan Gap

Based on historical Pecan Gap, 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 Pecan Gap. [1]

Pecan Gap has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.6 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 4% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.78 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Pecan Gap that are always titled at the latitude of Pecan Gap (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.17 kWh/m2/day, or about 12% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.6 kWh/m2/day and approximately 8% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.78 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 Pecan Gap

Solar Radiation Data in Pecan Gap, TX

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in Pecan Gap.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Pecan Gap, TX

Solar Radiation Data in Pecan Gap

Pecan Gap, TX has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.44 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Pecan Gap is September with an average of 6.42 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 6.26 kWh/m2/day and July at 6.09 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Pecan Gap (Texas) are December with an average of 4.36 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.69 kWh/m2/day and November at 4.85 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: Pecan Gap vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in Pecan Gap

The average monthly solar radiation level in Pecan Gap, TX, of 5.44 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 38% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 18% 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: Pecan Gap vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average Pecan Gap 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 Pecan Gap

Sunrise / Sunset in Pecan Gap

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 18, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:28 am
    • Sunset: 7:33 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:5
Solar Energy Statistics for Pecan Gap

Best Months for Solar in Pecan Gap

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation September (6.42 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: August (6.22 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (6.21 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.74 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Pecan Gap

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Solar Power Output in Pecan Gap

The Power of Solar in Pecan Gap, TX

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Pecan Gap, TX

Solar Radiation Data in Pecan Gap

Pecan Gap (TX) has a average annual solar AC output value of 6039.87 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Pecan Gap is August with an average of 565.99 kWhac, followed by September at 561.62 kWhac and July at 555.57 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Pecan Gap (Texas) are December with an average of 430.72 kWhac, followed by February with an average of 438.64 kWhac and November at 451.75 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Pecan Gap

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Pecan Gap Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Pecan Gap, TX [5]

Mon Mar 18
52°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 42°F
Max: 54°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps N
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 38%
Cloud cover: 39%
Tue Mar 19
57°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 36°F
Max: 62°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 43%
Cloud cover: 2%
Wed Mar 20
62°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 48°F
Max: 66°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 64%
Cloud cover: 100%
Thu Mar 21
54°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 52°F
Max: 56°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps ESE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 96%
Cloud cover: 100%
Fri Mar 22
59°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 51°F
Max: 61°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 80%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat Mar 23
60°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 46°F
Max: 64°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps N
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 65%
Cloud cover: 71%

More about Pecan Gap

About Pecan Gap

The city of Pecan Gap, TX in Delta County has an approximate population of 203. [6]

Pecan Gap Solar Power

Pecan Gap, TX Solar Energy

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

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