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Solar Energy in Fayette, IA

Solar Energy in Fayette

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Fayette with an average of 6.31 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Fayette

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Fayette

The total length of the day in Fayette, IA today (December 21, 2024) will be 9 hours and 4 minutes. [More]

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Fayette, IA Solar Energy

Solar Power in Fayette, IA

Solar Energy Data in Fayette, IA

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Fayette, IA

Solar Radiation Data in Fayette

Based on historical Fayette, 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 Fayette. [1]

Fayette has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.84 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 2% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.93 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Fayette that are always titled at the latitude of Fayette (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.46 kWh/m2/day, or about 16% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.84 kWh/m2/day and approximately 13% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.93 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 Fayette

Solar Radiation Data in Fayette, IA

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Fayette, IA

Solar Radiation Data in Fayette

Fayette, IA has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.79 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Fayette is July with an average of 6.31 kWh/m2/day, followed by June at 5.88 kWh/m2/day and August at 5.82 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Fayette (Iowa) are December with an average of 2.8 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.27 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.76 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Fayette

The average monthly solar radiation level in Fayette, IA, of 4.79 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 22% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 28% 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: Fayette vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Fayette

  • Sunrise/Sunset for December 21, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:33 am
    • Sunset: 4:37 pm
    • Length of Day: 9:4
Solar Energy Statistics for Fayette

Best Months for Solar in Fayette

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.31 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.87 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.55 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.3 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Fayette

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Solar Power Output in Fayette

The Power of Solar in Fayette, IA

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Fayette, IA

Solar Radiation Data in Fayette

Fayette (IA) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5526.16 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Fayette is July with an average of 587.94 kWhac, followed by August at 547.63 kWhac and May at 542.83 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Fayette (Iowa) are December with an average of 295.94 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 350.4 kWhac and February at 366.12 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Fayette

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Fayette Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Fayette, IA [5]

Sat Dec 21
14°F
Few Clouds
Min: 4°F
Max: 19°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 76%
Cloud cover: 11%
Sun Dec 22
29°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 17°F
Max: 34°F
Moderate breeze: 18 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 79%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Dec 23
34°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 30°F
Max: 34°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 98%
Cloud cover: 97%
Tue Dec 24
33°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 30°F
Max: 33°F
Light breeze: 7 mps E
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 87%
Cloud cover: 100%
Wed Dec 25
33°F
Rain And Snow
Min: 30°F
Max: 34°F
Light breeze: 7 mps NE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 99%
Cloud cover: 100%
Thu Dec 26
37°F
Light Rain
Min: 33°F
Max: 38°F
Light breeze: 7 mps ENE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 99%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Fayette

About Fayette

The city of Fayette, IA in Fayette County has an approximate population of 1,338. [6]

Fayette Solar Power

Fayette, IA Solar Energy

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

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