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Solar Energy in Rowlett, TX

Solar Energy in Rowlett

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

Solar Panels in Rowlett

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Rowlett

The total length of the day in Rowlett, TX today (April 18, 2024) will be 13 hours and 8 minutes. [More]

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Rowlett, TX Solar Energy

Solar Power in Rowlett, TX

Solar Energy Data in Rowlett, TX

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Rowlett, TX

Solar Radiation Data in Rowlett

Based on historical Rowlett, 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 Rowlett. [1]

Rowlett has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.7 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 5% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.93 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Rowlett that are always titled at the latitude of Rowlett (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.27 kWh/m2/day, or about 12% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.7 kWh/m2/day and approximately 7% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.93 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 Rowlett

Solar Radiation Data in Rowlett, TX

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Rowlett, TX

Solar Radiation Data in Rowlett

Rowlett, TX has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.5 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Rowlett is August with an average of 6.28 kWh/m2/day, followed by July at 6.15 kWh/m2/day and September at 6.15 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Rowlett (Texas) are December with an average of 4.11 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.78 kWh/m2/day and November at 5.22 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Rowlett

The average monthly solar radiation level in Rowlett, TX, of 5.5 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 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: Rowlett vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Rowlett

  • Sunrise/Sunset for April 18, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:51 am
    • Sunset: 7:59 pm
    • Length of Day: 13:8
Solar Energy Statistics for Rowlett

Best Months for Solar in Rowlett

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (6.28 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: August (6.36 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (6.55 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.9 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Rowlett

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Solar Power Output in Rowlett

The Power of Solar in Rowlett, TX

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Rowlett, TX

Solar Radiation Data in Rowlett

Rowlett (TX) has a average annual solar AC output value of 6136.39 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Rowlett is August with an average of 567.55 kWhac, followed by July at 561.08 kWhac and September at 551.16 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Rowlett (Texas) are December with an average of 404.85 kWhac, followed by February with an average of 472.36 kWhac and January at 476.62 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Rowlett

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Weather Forecast for Rowlett, TX [5]

Thu Apr 18
76°F
Light Rain
Min: 61°F
Max: 82°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps N
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 85%
Cloud cover: 99%
Fri Apr 19
67°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 53°F
Max: 73°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps N
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 63%
Cloud cover: 92%
Sat Apr 20
59°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 51°F
Max: 62°F
Fresh Breeze: 18 mps NE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 93%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Apr 21
54°F
Light Rain
Min: 48°F
Max: 58°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps ENE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 83%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Apr 22
64°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 48°F
Max: 67°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 63%
Cloud cover: 30%
Tue Apr 23
73°F
Light Rain
Min: 56°F
Max: 73°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 69%
Cloud cover: 51%

More about Rowlett

About Rowlett

The city of Rowlett, TX in Dallas County has an approximate population of 56,199. [6]

Rowlett Solar Power

Rowlett, TX Solar Energy

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

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