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Solar Energy in Bussey, IA

Solar Energy in Bussey

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Bussey with an average of 6.19 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Bussey

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Bussey

The total length of the day in Bussey, IA today (April 28, 2024) will be 13 hours and 57 minutes. [More]

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Bussey, IA Solar Energy

Solar Power in Bussey, IA

Solar Energy Data in Bussey, IA

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Bussey, IA

Solar Radiation Data in Bussey

Based on historical Bussey, 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 Bussey. [1]

Bussey has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.03 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 5% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.23 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Bussey that are always titled at the latitude of Bussey (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.71 kWh/m2/day, or about 17% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.03 kWh/m2/day and approximately 11% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.23 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 Bussey

Solar Radiation Data in Bussey, IA

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Bussey, IA

Solar Radiation Data in Bussey

Bussey, IA has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.9 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Bussey is July with an average of 6.19 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 5.95 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.75 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Bussey (Iowa) are December with an average of 3.16 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.53 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.9 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Bussey

The average monthly solar radiation level in Bussey, IA, of 4.9 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]


→ Values listed as 0 (zero) are not available (N/A).

Solar Power: Bussey vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Bussey

  • Sunrise/Sunset for April 28, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:10 am
    • Sunset: 8:07 pm
    • Length of Day: 13:57
Solar Energy Statistics for Bussey

Best Months for Solar in Bussey

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.19 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.9 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.75 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.37 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Bussey

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Solar Power Output in Bussey

The Power of Solar in Bussey, IA

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Bussey, IA

Solar Radiation Data in Bussey

Bussey (IA) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5631.3 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Bussey is July with an average of 576.58 kWhac, followed by August at 551.89 kWhac and May at 529.65 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Bussey (Iowa) are December with an average of 329.16 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 373.45 kWhac and November at 379.5 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Bussey

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Bussey Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Bussey, IA [5]

Sun Apr 28
62°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 59°F
Max: 68°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 94%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Apr 29
61°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 48°F
Max: 65°F
Fresh Breeze: 18 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 59%
Cloud cover: 48%
Tue Apr 30
73°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 48°F
Max: 76°F
Fresh Breeze: 21 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 59%
Cloud cover: 24%
Wed May 1
72°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 52°F
Max: 72°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps NNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 63%
Cloud cover: 29%
Thu May 2
66°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 63°F
Max: 70°F
Fresh Breeze: 19 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 96%
Cloud cover: 100%
Fri May 3
64°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 61°F
Max: 68°F
Fresh Breeze: 18 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 90%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Bussey

About Bussey

The city of Bussey, IA in Marion County has an approximate population of 422. [6]

Bussey Solar Power

Bussey, IA Solar Energy

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

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