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Solar Power in 50545 (Hardy, IA)

Solar Energy in 50545

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in 50545 with an average of 6.24 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 50545

Solar panels in 50545 that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 50545

The total length of the day in 50545 (Hardy, IA) today (April 18, 2025) will be 13 hours and 36 minutes. [More]

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50545 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 50545 (Hardy, IA)

Solar Energy Data for 50545

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 50545.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 50545

Solar Radiation Data in 50545

Based on historical 50545 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 50545. [1]

The region associated with 50545 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.94 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 6% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.21 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 50545 that are always titled at the latitude of Hardy (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.62 kWh/m2/day, or about 17% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.94 kWh/m2/day and approximately 10% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.21 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 50545

Solar Radiation Data in 50545

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 50545.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 50545

Solar Radiation Data in 50545

The region associated with 50545 has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.9 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 50545 is July with an average of 6.24 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 6.03 kWh/m2/day and September at 5.87 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 50545 are December with an average of 3.02 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.4 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.84 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 50545 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 50545

The average monthly solar radiation level in 50545, of 4.9 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 25% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 26% 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: 50545 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 50545 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 50545

Sunrise / Sunset in 50545

  • Sunrise/Sunset for April 18, 2025 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:27 am
    • Sunset: 8:03 pm
    • Length of Day: 13:36
Solar Energy Statistics for 50545

Best Months for Solar in 50545

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.24 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (6.07 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.94 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.5 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 50545

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 50545 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 50545

The Power of Solar in 50545

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 50545. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 50545. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 50545

Solar Radiation Data in 50545

50545 has a average annual solar AC output value of 5641.46 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 50545 is July with an average of 580.28 kWhac, followed by August at 562.78 kWhac and September at 534.05 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 50545 are December with an average of 317.47 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 358.5 kWhac and November at 382.26 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 50545 [5]

Fri Apr 18
53°F
Light Rain
Min: 42°F
Max: 55°F
Fresh Breeze: 19 mps N
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 79%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat Apr 19
53°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 34°F
Max: 56°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 35%
Cloud cover: 47%
Sun Apr 20
47°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 41°F
Max: 48°F
Fresh Breeze: 19 mps ENE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 61%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Apr 21
57°F
Light Rain
Min: 40°F
Max: 62°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 46%
Cloud cover: 72%
Tue Apr 22
69°F
Light Rain
Min: 51°F
Max: 71°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 36%
Cloud cover: 68%
Wed Apr 23
70°F
Light Rain
Min: 51°F
Max: 71°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 40%
Cloud cover: 72%

More about 50545

About 50545

The ZIP code 50545 is associated with the city of Hardy in Humboldt County in Iowa.

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50545 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 50545, or for more solar-related resources for IA, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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