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Solar Energy in Cantril, IA

Solar Energy in Cantril

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Cantril with an average of 6.01 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Cantril

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Cantril

The total length of the day in Cantril, IA today (December 21, 2024) will be 9 hours and 19 minutes. [More]

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Cantril, IA Solar Energy

Solar Power in Cantril, IA

Solar Energy Data in Cantril, IA

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Cantril, IA

Solar Radiation Data in Cantril

Based on historical Cantril, 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 Cantril. [1]

Cantril has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.07 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 4% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.24 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Cantril that are always titled at the latitude of Cantril (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.76 kWh/m2/day, or about 17% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.07 kWh/m2/day and approximately 12% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.24 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 Cantril

Solar Radiation Data in Cantril, IA

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Cantril, IA

Solar Radiation Data in Cantril

Cantril, IA has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.93 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Cantril is July with an average of 6.01 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 5.92 kWh/m2/day and September at 5.86 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Cantril (Iowa) are December with an average of 3.11 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.7 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.75 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Cantril

The average monthly solar radiation level in Cantril, IA, of 4.93 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 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: Cantril vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Cantril

  • Sunrise/Sunset for December 21, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:27 am
    • Sunset: 4:46 pm
    • Length of Day: 9:19
Solar Energy Statistics for Cantril

Best Months for Solar in Cantril

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.01 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.83 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.54 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.3 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Cantril

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Solar Power Output in Cantril

The Power of Solar in Cantril, IA

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Cantril, IA

Solar Radiation Data in Cantril

Cantril (IA) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5641.31 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Cantril is July with an average of 550.6 kWhac, followed by August at 540.54 kWhac and September at 537.69 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Cantril (Iowa) are December with an average of 327.8 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 373.34 kWhac and January at 385.76 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Cantril

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Weather Forecast for Cantril, IA [5]

Sat Dec 21
29°F
Few Clouds
Min: 22°F
Max: 31°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 57%
Cloud cover: 14%
Sun Dec 22
38°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 26°F
Max: 43°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 55%
Cloud cover: 99%
Mon Dec 23
46°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 35°F
Max: 47°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 54%
Cloud cover: 66%
Tue Dec 24
40°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 32°F
Max: 41°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps NE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 76%
Cloud cover: 100%
Wed Dec 25
39°F
Light Rain
Min: 38°F
Max: 40°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps NE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 95%
Cloud cover: 100%
Thu Dec 26
45°F
Light Rain
Min: 40°F
Max: 49°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps E
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 90%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Cantril

About Cantril

The city of Cantril, IA in Van Buren County has an approximate population of 222. [6]

Cantril Solar Power

Cantril, IA Solar Energy

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

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