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Solar Power in 50634 (Gilbertville, IA)

Solar Energy in 50634

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in 50634 with an average of 5.98 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 50634

Solar panels in 50634 that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 50634

The total length of the day in 50634 (Gilbertville, IA) today (April 29, 2024) will be 14 hours and 5 minutes. [More]

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50634 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 50634 (Gilbertville, IA)

Solar Energy Data for 50634

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 50634.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 50634

Solar Radiation Data in 50634

Based on historical 50634 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 50634. [1]

The region associated with 50634 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.89 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 3% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.01 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 50634 that are always titled at the latitude of Gilbertville (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.54 kWh/m2/day, or about 17% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.89 kWh/m2/day and approximately 13% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.01 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 50634

Solar Radiation Data in 50634

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 50634.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 50634

Solar Radiation Data in 50634

The region associated with 50634 has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.84 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 50634 is July with an average of 5.98 kWh/m2/day, followed by June at 5.96 kWh/m2/day and August at 5.92 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 50634 are December with an average of 3.05 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.23 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.67 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 50634 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 50634

The average monthly solar radiation level in 50634, of 4.84 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 23% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 27% 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: 50634 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 50634 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 50634

Sunrise / Sunset in 50634

  • Sunrise/Sunset for April 29, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:03 am
    • Sunset: 8:08 pm
    • Length of Day: 14:5
Solar Energy Statistics for 50634

Best Months for Solar in 50634

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (5.98 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.86 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.56 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.3 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 50634

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 50634 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 50634

The Power of Solar in 50634

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 50634. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 50634. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 50634

Solar Radiation Data in 50634

50634 has a average annual solar AC output value of 5570.02 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 50634 is August with an average of 555.08 kWhac, followed by July at 549.82 kWhac and June at 543.94 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 50634 are December with an average of 320.19 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 345.9 kWhac and November at 360.16 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 50634 [5]

Mon Apr 29
55°F
Light Rain
Min: 46°F
Max: 58°F
Moderate breeze: 18 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 70%
Cloud cover: 85%
Tue Apr 30
70°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 43°F
Max: 75°F
Fresh Breeze: 19 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 60%
Cloud cover: 1%
Wed May 1
68°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 52°F
Max: 71°F
Fresh Breeze: 20 mps ENE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 35%
Cloud cover: 61%
Thu May 2
64°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 53°F
Max: 69°F
Fresh Breeze: 18 mps ESE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 96%
Cloud cover: 100%
Fri May 3
62°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 46°F
Max: 65°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 47%
Cloud cover: 0%
Sat May 4
58°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 45°F
Max: 59°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 84%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about 50634

About 50634

The ZIP code 50634 is associated with the city of Gilbertville in Black Hawk County in Iowa.

50634 Solar Power

50634 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 50634, or for more solar-related resources for IA, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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