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Solar Energy in Bonaparte, IA

Solar Energy in Bonaparte

The month of September has the highest historical solar radition values in Bonaparte with an average of 6.08 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Bonaparte

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Bonaparte

The total length of the day in Bonaparte, IA today (December 21, 2024) will be 9 hours and 18 minutes. [More]

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Bonaparte, IA Solar Energy

Solar Power in Bonaparte, IA

Solar Energy Data in Bonaparte, IA

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Bonaparte, IA

Solar Radiation Data in Bonaparte

Based on historical Bonaparte, 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 Bonaparte. [1]

Bonaparte has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.04 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 3% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.16 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Bonaparte that are always titled at the latitude of Bonaparte (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.72 kWh/m2/day, or about 17% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.04 kWh/m2/day and approximately 13% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.16 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 Bonaparte

Solar Radiation Data in Bonaparte, IA

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Bonaparte, IA

Solar Radiation Data in Bonaparte

Bonaparte, IA has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.97 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Bonaparte is September with an average of 6.08 kWh/m2/day, followed by July at 6.03 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 Bonaparte (Iowa) are December with an average of 3.14 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.71 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.74 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Bonaparte

The average monthly solar radiation level in Bonaparte, IA, of 4.97 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 26% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 25% 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: Bonaparte vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Bonaparte

  • Sunrise/Sunset for December 21, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:26 am
    • Sunset: 4:44 pm
    • Length of Day: 9:18
Solar Energy Statistics for Bonaparte

Best Months for Solar in Bonaparte

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation September (6.08 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.83 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.47 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.28 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Bonaparte

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Solar Power Output in Bonaparte

The Power of Solar in Bonaparte, IA

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Bonaparte, IA

Solar Radiation Data in Bonaparte

Bonaparte (IA) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5665.18 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Bonaparte is July with an average of 553.27 kWhac, followed by September at 550.59 kWhac and August at 541.93 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Bonaparte (Iowa) are December with an average of 330.8 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 362.55 kWhac and January at 385.9 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Bonaparte

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Bonaparte Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Bonaparte, IA [5]

Sat Dec 21
29°F
Few Clouds
Min: 22°F
Max: 31°F
Light breeze: 8 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 56%
Cloud cover: 13%
Sun Dec 22
38°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 25°F
Max: 43°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 54%
Cloud cover: 83%
Mon Dec 23
46°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 35°F
Max: 47°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 54%
Cloud cover: 68%
Tue Dec 24
40°F
Light Rain
Min: 32°F
Max: 41°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps NE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 76%
Cloud cover: 100%
Wed Dec 25
40°F
Light Rain
Min: 38°F
Max: 41°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps ENE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 97%
Cloud cover: 100%
Thu Dec 26
46°F
Light Rain
Min: 40°F
Max: 49°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps ESE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 91%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Bonaparte

About Bonaparte

The city of Bonaparte, IA in Van Buren County has an approximate population of 433. [6]

Bonaparte Solar Power

Bonaparte, IA Solar Energy

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