Based on historical 52354 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 52354.[1]
The region associated with 52354 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.93 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 2% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.03 kWh/m2/day. [1]
Solar installations in 52354 that are always titled at the latitude of Watkins (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.55 kWh/m2/day, or about 16% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.93 kWh/m2/day and approximately 13% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.03 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 52354
Solar Radiation Data in 52354
See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 52354.
* Amounts listed in kWh/m2/day (kilowatt hours per square meter per day)
Solar Radiation Analysis for 52354
The region associated with 52354 has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.91 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]
The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 52354 is September with an average of 6.04 kWh/m2/day, followed by July at 6.02 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 52354 are December with an average of 3.02 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.36 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.65 kWh/m2/day. [1]
Solar Power Comparison: 52354 vs. the U.S.
Solar Power Levels in 52354
The average monthly solar radiation level in 52354, of 4.91 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]
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Solar Power: 52354 vs. the U.S.
Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 52354 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).
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Solar Power Output in 52354
The Power of Solar in 52354
Monthly AC solar system output averages for 52354. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 52354. [2]
* Amounts listed in kWhac (kilowatt hours (AC))
Solar Output Analysis for 52354
52354 has a average annual solar AC output value of 5641.88 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]
The month with the highest historical solar power output in 52354 is July with an average of 558.91 kWhac, followed by August at 553.11 kWhac and September at 551.14 kWhac. [2]
The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 52354 are December with an average of 314.87 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 353.09 kWhac and November at 357.51 kWhac. [2]
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps E
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 78%
Cloud cover: 100%
Wed Dec 25
37°F
Light Rain
Min: 35°F
Max: 38°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps NE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 93%
Cloud cover: 100%
Thu Dec 26
43°F
Light Rain
Min: 37°F
Max: 44°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps ENE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 90%
Cloud cover: 100%
More about 52354
About 52354
The ZIP code 52354 is associated with the city of Watkins in Benton County in Iowa.
52354 Solar Energy & Power
To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 52354, or for more solar-related resources for IA, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
Did you know?
Various missions to space by different countries are known to utilize solar energy as a main power source.