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Solar Energy in Orchard, IA

Solar Energy in Orchard

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Solar Panels in Orchard

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Sunrise & Sunset in Orchard

The total length of the day in Orchard, IA today (May 15, 2025) will be 14 hours and 46 minutes. [More]

Solar Power in Orchard, IA

Solar Energy Data in Orchard, IA

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Solar Energy Analysis for Orchard, IA

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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 Orchard

Solar Radiation Data in Orchard, IA

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Solar Radiation Analysis for Orchard, IA

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

Solar Power Levels in Orchard

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Solar Power: Orchard vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average Orchard solar radiation levels compare to average levels in a city with historcially high levels (NV) and a city with historically low levels (WA). ^[1]

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Solar Data & Statistics for Orchard

Sunrise / Sunset in Orchard

Sunrise/Sunset for May 15, 2025 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 5:44 am
- Sunset: 8:30 pm
- Length of Day: 14:46

Best Months for Solar in Orchard

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Solar Panel Installs in Orchard

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Solar Power Output in Orchard

The Power of Solar in Orchard, IA

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

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Solar Output Analysis for Orchard, IA

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Cost of Utilities in Orchard

Orchard Electricity Costs

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Solar Power Poll: Orchard

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Orchard Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Orchard, IA ^[5]

Thu May 15

80°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 62°F
Max: 80°F

Strong breeze: 25 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 46%
Cloud cover: 77%

Fri May 16

69°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 48°F
Max: 69°F

Strong breeze: 26 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 38%
Cloud cover: 74%

Sat May 17

53°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 44°F
Max: 57°F

Fresh Breeze: 22 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 62%
Cloud cover: 97%

Sun May 18

59°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 36°F
Max: 64°F

Gentle Breeze: 11 mps E
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 52%
Cloud cover: 87%

Mon May 19

41°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 39°F
Max: 52°F

Fresh Breeze: 22 mps ENE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 92%
Cloud cover: 100%

Tue May 20

54°F

Light Rain
Min: 39°F
Max: 58°F

Fresh Breeze: 19 mps ENE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 49%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Orchard

About Orchard

The city of Orchard, IA in Mitchell County has an approximate population of 71. ^[6]

Orchard, IA Solar Energy

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