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Solar Energy in Buck Grove, IA

Solar Energy in Buck Grove

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Buck Grove with an average of 6.4 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Buck Grove

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Buck Grove

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

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Buck Grove, IA Solar Energy

Solar Power in Buck Grove, IA

Solar Energy Data in Buck Grove, IA

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Buck Grove, IA

Solar Radiation Data in Buck Grove

Based on historical Buck Grove, 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 Buck Grove. [1]

Buck Grove has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.08 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 8% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.43 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Buck Grove that are always titled at the latitude of Buck Grove (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.8 kWh/m2/day, or about 18% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.08 kWh/m2/day and approximately 8% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.43 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 Buck Grove

Solar Radiation Data in Buck Grove, IA

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in Buck Grove.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Buck Grove, IA

Solar Radiation Data in Buck Grove

Buck Grove, IA has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.03 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Buck Grove is July with an average of 6.4 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 6.06 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.89 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Buck Grove (Iowa) are December with an average of 3.22 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.55 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.88 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: Buck Grove vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in Buck Grove

The average monthly solar radiation level in Buck Grove, IA, of 5.03 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 28% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 24% 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: Buck Grove vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average Buck Grove 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 Buck Grove

Sunrise / Sunset in Buck Grove

  • Sunrise/Sunset for December 21, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:44 am
    • Sunset: 4:55 pm
    • Length of Day: 9:11
Solar Energy Statistics for Buck Grove

Best Months for Solar in Buck Grove

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.4 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (6.07 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (6.02 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.54 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Buck Grove

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Solar Power Output in Buck Grove

The Power of Solar in Buck Grove, IA

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Buck Grove, IA

Solar Radiation Data in Buck Grove

Buck Grove (IA) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5780.04 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Buck Grove is July with an average of 590.16 kWhac, followed by August at 557.74 kWhac and May at 549.93 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Buck Grove (Iowa) are December with an average of 334.66 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 370.77 kWhac and November at 380.92 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Buck Grove

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Weather Forecast for Buck Grove, IA [5]

Sat Dec 21
28°F
Few Clouds
Min: 16°F
Max: 31°F
Moderate breeze: 12 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 51%
Cloud cover: 15%
Sun Dec 22
40°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 25°F
Max: 45°F
Fresh Breeze: 20 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 58%
Cloud cover: 96%
Mon Dec 23
41°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 31°F
Max: 43°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 68%
Cloud cover: 2%
Tue Dec 24
40°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 29°F
Max: 43°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps ESE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 69%
Cloud cover: 53%
Wed Dec 25
42°F
Light Rain
Min: 31°F
Max: 44°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps ESE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 68%
Cloud cover: 100%
Thu Dec 26
40°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 37°F
Max: 46°F
Fresh Breeze: 23 mps ESE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 94%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Buck Grove

About Buck Grove

The city of Buck Grove, IA in Crawford County has an approximate population of 43. [6]

Buck Grove Solar Power

Buck Grove, IA Solar Energy

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