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Solar Energy in Dana, IA

Solar Energy in Dana

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Dana with an average of 6.24 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Dana

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Dana

The total length of the day in Dana, IA today (December 21, 2024) will be 9 hours and 10 minutes. [More]

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Dana, IA Solar Energy

Solar Power in Dana, IA

Solar Energy Data in Dana, IA

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Dana, IA

Solar Radiation Data in Dana

Based on historical Dana, 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 Dana. [1]

Dana has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.05 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 8% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.39 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Dana that are always titled at the latitude of Dana (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.76 kWh/m2/day, or about 18% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.05 kWh/m2/day and approximately 8% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.39 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 Dana

Solar Radiation Data in Dana, IA

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Dana, IA

Solar Radiation Data in Dana

Dana, IA has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.95 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Dana is July with an average of 6.24 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 6.08 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 Dana (Iowa) are December with an average of 3 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.57 kWh/m2/day and February at 3.98 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Dana

The average monthly solar radiation level in Dana, IA, of 4.95 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: Dana vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Dana

  • Sunrise/Sunset for December 21, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:40 am
    • Sunset: 4:50 pm
    • Length of Day: 9:10
Solar Energy Statistics for Dana

Best Months for Solar in Dana

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.24 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (6.05 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.96 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.5 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Dana

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Solar Power Output in Dana

The Power of Solar in Dana, IA

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Dana, IA

Solar Radiation Data in Dana

Dana (IA) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5680.2 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Dana is July with an average of 576.7 kWhac, followed by August at 565.19 kWhac and May at 545.72 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Dana (Iowa) are December with an average of 319.39 kWhac, followed by February with an average of 369.64 kWhac and January at 375.87 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Dana

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Weather Forecast for Dana, IA [5]

Sat Dec 21
26°F
Few Clouds
Min: 17°F
Max: 31°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 55%
Cloud cover: 16%
Sun Dec 22
40°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 23°F
Max: 43°F
Fresh Breeze: 18 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 52%
Cloud cover: 86%
Mon Dec 23
40°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 31°F
Max: 43°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 66%
Cloud cover: 8%
Tue Dec 24
37°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 28°F
Max: 40°F
Light breeze: 7 mps ESE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 75%
Cloud cover: 97%
Wed Dec 25
39°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 30°F
Max: 42°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps ESE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 73%
Cloud cover: 100%
Thu Dec 26
41°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 36°F
Max: 47°F
Fresh Breeze: 23 mps ESE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 89%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Dana

About Dana

The city of Dana, IA in Greene County has an approximate population of 71. [6]

Dana Solar Power

Dana, IA Solar Energy

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

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