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Solar Energy in Prosper, TX

Solar Energy in Prosper

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in Prosper with an average of 6.48 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Prosper

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Prosper

The total length of the day in Prosper, TX today (April 23, 2024) will be 13 hours and 20 minutes. [More]

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Prosper, TX Solar Energy

Solar Power in Prosper, TX

Solar Energy Data in Prosper, TX

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Prosper, TX

Solar Radiation Data in Prosper

Based on historical Prosper, 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 Prosper. [1]

Prosper has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.7 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 6% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.98 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Prosper that are always titled at the latitude of Prosper (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.3 kWh/m2/day, or about 13% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.7 kWh/m2/day and approximately 6% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.98 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 Prosper

Solar Radiation Data in Prosper, TX

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Prosper, TX

Solar Radiation Data in Prosper

Prosper, TX has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.55 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Prosper is August with an average of 6.48 kWh/m2/day, followed by September at 6.25 kWh/m2/day and July at 6.04 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Prosper (Texas) are December with an average of 4.53 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.83 kWh/m2/day and February at 5.11 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Prosper

The average monthly solar radiation level in Prosper, TX, of 5.55 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 41% 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: Prosper vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Prosper

  • Sunrise/Sunset for April 23, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:45 am
    • Sunset: 8:05 pm
    • Length of Day: 13:20
Solar Energy Statistics for Prosper

Best Months for Solar in Prosper

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (6.48 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (6.25 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (6.42 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.84 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Prosper

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Solar Power Output in Prosper

The Power of Solar in Prosper, TX

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Prosper, TX

Solar Radiation Data in Prosper

Prosper (TX) has a average annual solar AC output value of 6185.83 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Prosper is August with an average of 584.57 kWhac, followed by September at 555.97 kWhac and October at 555.45 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Prosper (Texas) are December with an average of 448.14 kWhac, followed by February with an average of 452.29 kWhac and January at 480.95 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Prosper

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Weather Forecast for Prosper, TX [5]

Tue Apr 23
72°F
Light Rain
Min: 55°F
Max: 75°F
Fresh Breeze: 22 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 67%
Cloud cover: 21%
Wed Apr 24
70°F
Light Rain
Min: 63°F
Max: 75°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 86%
Cloud cover: 100%
Thu Apr 25
73°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 67°F
Max: 77°F
Fresh Breeze: 20 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 85%
Cloud cover: 100%
Fri Apr 26
79°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 68°F
Max: 83°F
Strong breeze: 29 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 70%
Cloud cover: 84%
Sat Apr 27
80°F
Light Rain
Min: 70°F
Max: 82°F
Strong breeze: 26 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 70%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Apr 28
81°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 69°F
Max: 84°F
Strong breeze: 29 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 61%
Cloud cover: 51%

More about Prosper

About Prosper

The town of Prosper, TX in Collin County has an approximate population of 9,423. [6]

Prosper Solar Power

Prosper, TX Solar Energy

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

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