Based on historical 52359 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 52359.[1]
The region associated with 52359 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.98 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 2% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.07 kWh/m2/day. [1]
Solar installations in 52359 that are always titled at the latitude of West Chester (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.62 kWh/m2/day, or about 16% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.98 kWh/m2/day and approximately 14% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.07 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 52359
Solar Radiation Data in 52359
See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 52359.
* Amounts listed in kWh/m2/day (kilowatt hours per square meter per day)
Solar Radiation Analysis for 52359
The region associated with 52359 has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.96 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]
The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 52359 is July with an average of 6.17 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 6.08 kWh/m2/day and September at 6 kWh/m2/day. [1]
The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 52359 are December with an average of 3.13 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.37 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.86 kWh/m2/day. [1]
Solar Power Comparison: 52359 vs. the U.S.
Solar Power Levels in 52359
The average monthly solar radiation level in 52359, of 4.96 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 26% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 25% less than the average level of 6.61 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically high levels (NV). [1]
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Solar Power: 52359 vs. the U.S.
Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 52359 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.
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Solar Power Output in 52359
The Power of Solar in 52359
Monthly AC solar system output averages for 52359. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 52359. [2]
* Amounts listed in kWhac (kilowatt hours (AC))
Solar Output Analysis for 52359
52359 has a average annual solar AC output value of 5692.73 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]
The month with the highest historical solar power output in 52359 is July with an average of 574.04 kWhac, followed by August at 565.01 kWhac and September at 548.01 kWhac. [2]
The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 52359 are December with an average of 326.41 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 357.23 kWhac and February at 368.19 kWhac. [2]
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps ESE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 91%
Cloud cover: 100%
More about 52359
About 52359
The ZIP code 52359 is associated with the city of West Chester in Washington County in Iowa.
52359 Solar Energy & Power
To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 52359, or for more solar-related resources for IA, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
Did you know?
Various missions to space by different countries are known to utilize solar energy as a main power source.