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Solar Energy in Eldon, IA

Solar Energy in Eldon

The month of September has the highest historical solar radition values in Eldon with an average of 5.98 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Eldon

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Eldon

The total length of the day in Eldon, IA today (March 28, 2024) will be 12 hours and 33 minutes. [More]

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Eldon, IA Solar Energy

Solar Power in Eldon, IA

Solar Energy Data in Eldon, IA

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Eldon, IA

Solar Radiation Data in Eldon

Based on historical Eldon, 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 Eldon. [1]

Eldon has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.03 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 4% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.2 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Eldon that are always titled at the latitude of Eldon (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.73 kWh/m2/day, or about 17% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.03 kWh/m2/day and approximately 13% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.2 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 Eldon

Solar Radiation Data in Eldon, IA

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Eldon, IA

Solar Radiation Data in Eldon

Eldon, IA has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.91 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Eldon is September with an average of 5.98 kWh/m2/day, followed by July at 5.94 kWh/m2/day and August at 5.9 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Eldon (Iowa) are December with an average of 3.11 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.68 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.79 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Eldon

The average monthly solar radiation level in Eldon, IA, of 4.91 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: Eldon vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Eldon

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 28, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:57 am
    • Sunset: 7:30 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:33
Solar Energy Statistics for Eldon

Best Months for Solar in Eldon

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation September (5.98 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.85 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.56 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.3 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Eldon

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Solar Power Output in Eldon

The Power of Solar in Eldon, IA

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Eldon, IA

Solar Radiation Data in Eldon

Eldon (IA) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5612.43 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Eldon is September with an average of 547.01 kWhac, followed by July at 545.37 kWhac and August at 544.61 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Eldon (Iowa) are December with an average of 323.35 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 370.45 kWhac and February at 377.24 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Eldon

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Weather Forecast for Eldon, IA [5]

Thu Mar 28
51°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 32°F
Max: 60°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 49%
Cloud cover: 26%
Fri Mar 29
64°F
Light Rain
Min: 44°F
Max: 64°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 57%
Cloud cover: 96%
Sat Mar 30
56°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 45°F
Max: 59°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 50%
Cloud cover: 27%
Sun Mar 31
50°F
Light Rain
Min: 43°F
Max: 50°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps NE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 70%
Cloud cover: 99%
Mon Apr 1
49°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 44°F
Max: 52°F
Fresh Breeze: 19 mps ENE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 90%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 2
36°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 36°F
Max: 47°F
Fresh Breeze: 23 mps N
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 96%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Eldon

About Eldon

The city of Eldon, IA in Wapello County has an approximate population of 927. [6]

Eldon Solar Power

Eldon, IA Solar Energy

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

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