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Solar Energy in Sunray, TX

Solar Energy in Sunray

The month of April has the highest historical solar radition values in Sunray with an average of 6.75 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Sunray

Solar panels in Sunray that always track the sun throughout the day will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in Sunray

The total length of the day in Sunray, TX today (April 16, 2024) will be 13 hours and 11 minutes. [More]

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Sunray, TX Solar Energy

Solar Power in Sunray, TX

Solar Energy Data in Sunray, TX

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Sunray, TX

Solar Radiation Data in Sunray

Based on historical Sunray, TX data, solar panels that always track the sun throughout the day will produce the maximum solar energy output in Sunray. [1]

Sunray has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 5.18 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 18% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 6.31 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Sunray that are always titled at the latitude of Sunray (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 6.05 kWh/m2/day, or about 17% greater than the average monthly GHI of 5.18 kWh/m2/day and approximately 4% less than the average monthly DNI of 6.31 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 Sunray

Solar Radiation Data in Sunray, TX

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Sunray, TX

Solar Radiation Data in Sunray

Sunray, TX has a average annual solar radiation value of 6.19 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Sunray is April with an average of 6.75 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 6.74 kWh/m2/day and July at 6.66 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Sunray (Texas) are December with an average of 4.63 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 5.49 kWh/m2/day and November at 5.65 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Sunray

The average monthly solar radiation level in Sunray, TX, of 6.19 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 58% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 6% 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: Sunray vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Sunray

  • Sunrise/Sunset for April 16, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:11 am
    • Sunset: 8:22 pm
    • Length of Day: 13:11
Solar Energy Statistics for Sunray

Best Months for Solar in Sunray

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation April (6.75 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (6.79 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (7.77 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (7.46 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Sunray

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Solar Power Output in Sunray

The Power of Solar in Sunray, TX

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Sunray, TX

Solar Radiation Data in Sunray

Sunray (TX) has a average annual solar AC output value of 6940.28 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Sunray is April with an average of 624.85 kWhac, followed by March at 615.91 kWhac and May at 615.67 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Sunray (Texas) are December with an average of 470.14 kWhac, followed by February with an average of 529.49 kWhac and November at 542.75 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Sunray

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Sunray Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Sunray, TX [5]

Tue Apr 16
72°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 54°F
Max: 75°F
Strong breeze: 27 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 19%
Cloud cover: 0%
Wed Apr 17
76°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 54°F
Max: 83°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 22%
Cloud cover: 0%
Thu Apr 18
52°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 48°F
Max: 68°F
Strong breeze: 26 mps N
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 64%
Cloud cover: 98%
Fri Apr 19
58°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 43°F
Max: 64°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps ESE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 51%
Cloud cover: 78%
Sat Apr 20
42°F
Light Rain
Min: 40°F
Max: 52°F
Moderate breeze: 18 mps ENE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 75%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Apr 21
41°F
Light Rain
Min: 40°F
Max: 45°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 88%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Sunray

About Sunray

The city of Sunray, TX in Moore County has an approximate population of 1,926. [6]

Sunray Solar Power

Sunray, TX Solar Energy

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

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