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Solar Energy in Elma, IA

Solar Energy in Elma

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Solar Panels in Elma

Solar panels in Elma that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in Elma

The total length of the day in Elma, IA today (April 27, 2024) will be 14 hours and 3 minutes. [More]

Solar Power in Elma, IA

Solar Energy Data in Elma, IA

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Solar Energy Analysis for Elma, IA

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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 Elma

Solar Radiation Data in Elma, IA

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Solar Radiation Analysis for Elma, IA

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

Solar Power Levels in Elma

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Solar Power: Elma vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average Elma solar radiation levels compare to average levels in a city with historcially high levels (NV) and a city with historically low levels (WA). ^[1]

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Solar Data & Statistics for Elma

Sunrise / Sunset in Elma

Sunrise/Sunset for April 27, 2024 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 6:05 am
- Sunset: 8:08 pm
- Length of Day: 14:3

Best Months for Solar in Elma

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Solar Panel Installs in Elma

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Solar Power Output in Elma

The Power of Solar in Elma, IA

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

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Solar Output Analysis for Elma, IA

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Cost of Utilities in Elma

Elma Electricity Costs

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Solar Power Poll: Elma

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Elma Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Elma, IA ^[5]

Sat Apr 27

62°F

Light Rain
Min: 55°F
Max: 65°F

Fresh Breeze: 22 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 70%
Cloud cover: 91%

Sun Apr 28

53°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 49°F
Max: 53°F

Fresh Breeze: 19 mps E
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 94%
Cloud cover: 100%

Mon Apr 29

48°F

Light Rain
Min: 46°F
Max: 54°F

Fresh Breeze: 18 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 81%
Cloud cover: 99%

Tue Apr 30

65°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 40°F
Max: 72°F

Fresh Breeze: 18 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 65%
Cloud cover: 38%

Wed May 1

68°F

Light Rain
Min: 50°F
Max: 68°F

Moderate breeze: 15 mps ESE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 42%
Cloud cover: 64%

Thu May 2

62°F

Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 50°F
Max: 62°F

Moderate breeze: 17 mps NNE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 92%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Elma

About Elma

The city of Elma, IA in Howard County has an approximate population of 546. ^[6]

Elma, IA Solar Energy

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