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Solar Energy in Blencoe, IA

Solar Energy in Blencoe

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Blencoe with an average of 6.26 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Blencoe

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Blencoe

The total length of the day in Blencoe, IA today (December 21, 2024) will be 9 hours and 11 minutes. [More]

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Blencoe, IA Solar Energy

Solar Power in Blencoe, IA

Solar Energy Data in Blencoe, IA

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Blencoe, IA

Solar Radiation Data in Blencoe

Based on historical Blencoe, 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 Blencoe. [1]

Blencoe has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.1 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 8% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.45 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Blencoe that are always titled at the latitude of Blencoe (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.82 kWh/m2/day, or about 18% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.1 kWh/m2/day and approximately 8% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.45 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 Blencoe

Solar Radiation Data in Blencoe, IA

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Blencoe, IA

Solar Radiation Data in Blencoe

Blencoe, IA has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.08 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Blencoe is July with an average of 6.26 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 6.07 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.99 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Blencoe (Iowa) are December with an average of 3.36 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.45 kWh/m2/day and November at 4.13 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Blencoe

The average monthly solar radiation level in Blencoe, IA, of 5.08 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 29% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 23% 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: Blencoe vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Blencoe

  • Sunrise/Sunset for December 21, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:47 am
    • Sunset: 4:58 pm
    • Length of Day: 9:11
Solar Energy Statistics for Blencoe

Best Months for Solar in Blencoe

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.26 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (6.07 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (6.03 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.54 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Blencoe

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Solar Power Output in Blencoe

The Power of Solar in Blencoe, IA

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Blencoe, IA

Solar Radiation Data in Blencoe

Blencoe (IA) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5822.76 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Blencoe is July with an average of 579.51 kWhac, followed by August at 567.46 kWhac and May at 554.41 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Blencoe (Iowa) are December with an average of 349.17 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 361.98 kWhac and February at 398.99 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Blencoe

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Weather Forecast for Blencoe, IA [5]

Sat Dec 21
29°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 17°F
Max: 34°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 50%
Cloud cover: 27%
Sun Dec 22
43°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 26°F
Max: 49°F
Fresh Breeze: 19 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 55%
Cloud cover: 68%
Mon Dec 23
42°F
Few Clouds
Min: 31°F
Max: 45°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 65%
Cloud cover: 14%
Tue Dec 24
42°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 30°F
Max: 46°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 65%
Cloud cover: 64%
Wed Dec 25
43°F
Light Rain
Min: 33°F
Max: 46°F
Moderate breeze: 12 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 76%
Cloud cover: 100%
Thu Dec 26
42°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 40°F
Max: 46°F
Fresh Breeze: 21 mps ESE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 92%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Blencoe

About Blencoe

The city of Blencoe, IA in Monona County has an approximate population of 224. [6]

Blencoe Solar Power

Blencoe, IA Solar Energy

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

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