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Solar Power in 51020 (Galva, IA)

Solar Energy in 51020

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Solar Panels in 51020

Solar panels in 51020 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 51020

The total length of the day in 51020 (Galva, IA) today (April 17, 2025) will be 13 hours and 33 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 51020 (Galva, IA)

Solar Energy Data for 51020

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Solar Energy Analysis for 51020

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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 51020

Solar Radiation Data in 51020

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 51020

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Solar Power Comparison: 51020 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 51020

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Solar Power: 51020 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 51020 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 51020

Sunrise / Sunset in 51020

Sunrise/Sunset for April 17, 2025 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 6:34 am
- Sunset: 8:07 pm
- Length of Day: 13:33

Best Months for Solar in 51020

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Solar Panel Installs in 51020

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Solar Power Output in 51020

The Power of Solar in 51020

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 51020. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 51020. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 51020

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Weather Forecast for 51020 ^[5]

Thu Apr 17

77°F

Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 56°F
Max: 77°F

Fresh Breeze: 19 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 59%
Cloud cover: 89%

Fri Apr 18

49°F

Light Rain
Min: 43°F
Max: 55°F

Moderate breeze: 17 mps N
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 63%
Cloud cover: 100%

Sat Apr 19

53°F

Few Clouds
Min: 37°F
Max: 57°F

Light breeze: 7 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 35%
Cloud cover: 22%

Sun Apr 20

52°F

Light Rain
Min: 41°F
Max: 52°F

Moderate breeze: 12 mps E
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 42%
Cloud cover: 99%

Mon Apr 21

59°F

Light Rain
Min: 44°F
Max: 63°F

Gentle Breeze: 8 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 48%
Cloud cover: 40%

Tue Apr 22

74°F

Light Rain
Min: 54°F
Max: 74°F

Moderate breeze: 15 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 30%
Cloud cover: 38%

More about 51020

About 51020

The ZIP code 51020 is associated with the city of Galva in Ida County in Iowa.

51020 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 51020, or for more solar-related resources for IA, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.