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Solar Energy in Ackley, IA

Solar Energy in Ackley

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Ackley with an average of 6.12 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Ackley

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Ackley

The total length of the day in Ackley, IA today (December 21, 2024) will be 9 hours and 6 minutes. [More]

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Ackley, IA Solar Energy

Solar Power in Ackley, IA

Solar Energy Data in Ackley, IA

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Ackley, IA

Solar Radiation Data in Ackley

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

Ackley has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.92 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 4% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.08 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Ackley that are always titled at the latitude of Ackley (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.56 kWh/m2/day, or about 16% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.92 kWh/m2/day and approximately 12% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.08 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 Ackley

Solar Radiation Data in Ackley, IA

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Ackley, IA

Solar Radiation Data in Ackley

Ackley, IA has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.87 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Ackley is July with an average of 6.12 kWh/m2/day, followed by June at 5.99 kWh/m2/day and August at 5.98 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Ackley (Iowa) are December with an average of 2.98 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.17 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.67 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Ackley

The average monthly solar radiation level in Ackley, IA, of 4.87 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 24% 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: Ackley vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Ackley

  • Sunrise/Sunset for December 21, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:37 am
    • Sunset: 4:43 pm
    • Length of Day: 9:6
Solar Energy Statistics for Ackley

Best Months for Solar in Ackley

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.12 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (6 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.77 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.44 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Ackley

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Solar Power Output in Ackley

The Power of Solar in Ackley, IA

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Ackley, IA

Solar Radiation Data in Ackley

Ackley (IA) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5610.77 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Ackley is July with an average of 561.98 kWhac, followed by August at 560.4 kWhac and June at 545.85 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Ackley (Iowa) are December with an average of 312.76 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 339.22 kWhac and November at 362.59 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Ackley

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Ackley Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Ackley, IA [5]

Sat Dec 21
24°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 12°F
Max: 27°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 54%
Cloud cover: 42%
Sun Dec 22
35°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 21°F
Max: 39°F
Fresh Breeze: 19 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 59%
Cloud cover: 98%
Mon Dec 23
36°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 29°F
Max: 38°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 74%
Cloud cover: 43%
Tue Dec 24
36°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 31°F
Max: 38°F
Light breeze: 7 mps ESE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 79%
Cloud cover: 100%
Wed Dec 25
40°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 33°F
Max: 42°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps ESE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 73%
Cloud cover: 45%
Thu Dec 26
39°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 34°F
Max: 46°F
Fresh Breeze: 18 mps E
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 94%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Ackley

About Ackley

The city of Ackley, IA in Hardin County has an approximate population of 1,589. [6]

Ackley Solar Power

Ackley, IA Solar Energy

To learn more about solar energy and solar power Ackley, IA, or for more solar-related resources for Ackley, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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