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Solar Energy in Oakland Acres, IA

Solar Energy in Oakland Acres

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Oakland Acres with an average of 6.09 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Oakland Acres

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Oakland Acres

The total length of the day in Oakland Acres, IA today (April 25, 2024) will be 13 hours and 51 minutes. [More]

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Oakland Acres, IA Solar Energy

Solar Power in Oakland Acres, IA

Solar Energy Data in Oakland Acres, IA

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Oakland Acres, IA

Solar Radiation Data in Oakland Acres

Based on historical Oakland Acres, IA data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in Oakland Acres. [1]

Oakland Acres has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.99 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 5% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.2 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Oakland Acres that are always titled at the latitude of Oakland Acres (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.66 kWh/m2/day, or about 17% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.99 kWh/m2/day and approximately 11% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.2 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 Oakland Acres

Solar Radiation Data in Oakland Acres, IA

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in Oakland Acres.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Oakland Acres, IA

Solar Radiation Data in Oakland Acres

Oakland Acres, IA has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.95 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Oakland Acres is July with an average of 6.09 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 6.07 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.9 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Oakland Acres (Iowa) are December with an average of 3.26 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.48 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.97 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: Oakland Acres vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in Oakland Acres

The average monthly solar radiation level in Oakland Acres, IA, of 4.95 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]


→ Values listed as 0 (zero) are not available (N/A).

Solar Power: Oakland Acres vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average Oakland Acres 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 Oakland Acres

Sunrise / Sunset in Oakland Acres

  • Sunrise/Sunset for April 25, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:13 am
    • Sunset: 8:04 pm
    • Length of Day: 13:51
Solar Energy Statistics for Oakland Acres

Best Months for Solar in Oakland Acres

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.09 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.94 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.8 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.4 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Oakland Acres

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Solar Power Output in Oakland Acres

The Power of Solar in Oakland Acres, IA

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Oakland Acres, IA

Solar Radiation Data in Oakland Acres

Oakland Acres (IA) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5678.67 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Oakland Acres is August with an average of 564.97 kWhac, followed by July at 556.54 kWhac and May at 542.77 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Oakland Acres (Iowa) are December with an average of 345.11 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 365.77 kWhac and February at 380.81 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Oakland Acres

Oakland Acres Electricity Costs

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Oakland Acres Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Oakland Acres, IA [5]

Thu Apr 25
59°F
Few Clouds
Min: 44°F
Max: 62°F
Fresh Breeze: 19 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 52%
Cloud cover: 17%
Fri Apr 26
53°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 48°F
Max: 65°F
Strong breeze: 24 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 91%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat Apr 27
74°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 59°F
Max: 76°F
Fresh Breeze: 22 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 67%
Cloud cover: 89%
Sun Apr 28
64°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 59°F
Max: 69°F
Fresh Breeze: 19 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 87%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Apr 29
59°F
Light Rain
Min: 48°F
Max: 63°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 63%
Cloud cover: 66%
Tue Apr 30
74°F
Few Clouds
Min: 53°F
Max: 77°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 57%
Cloud cover: 22%

More about Oakland Acres

About Oakland Acres

The city of Oakland Acres, IA in Jasper County has an approximate population of 156. [6]

Oakland Acres Solar Power

Oakland Acres, IA Solar Energy

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

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