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Solar Energy in Fort Dodge, IA

Solar Energy in Fort Dodge

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Solar Panels in Fort Dodge

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Fort Dodge

The total length of the day in Fort Dodge, IA today (April 04, 2025) will be 12 hours and 56 minutes. [More]

Solar Power in Fort Dodge, IA

Solar Energy Data in Fort Dodge, IA

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Solar Energy Analysis for Fort Dodge, 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 Fort Dodge

Solar Radiation Data in Fort Dodge, IA

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Solar Radiation Analysis for Fort Dodge, IA

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Solar Power Comparison: Fort Dodge vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in Fort Dodge

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Solar Power: Fort Dodge vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average Fort Dodge 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 Fort Dodge

Sunrise / Sunset in Fort Dodge

Sunrise/Sunset for April 04, 2025 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 6:51 am
- Sunset: 7:47 pm
- Length of Day: 12:56

Best Months for Solar in Fort Dodge

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Solar Panel Installs in Fort Dodge

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Solar Power Output in Fort Dodge

The Power of Solar in Fort Dodge, IA

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

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Solar Output Analysis for Fort Dodge, IA

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Cost of Utilities in Fort Dodge

Fort Dodge Electricity Costs

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Solar Power Poll: Fort Dodge

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Fort Dodge Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Fort Dodge, IA ^[5]

Fri Apr 4

43°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 28°F
Max: 48°F

Gentle Breeze: 9 mps ESE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 59%
Cloud cover: 100%

Sat Apr 5

43°F

Broken Clouds
Min: 32°F
Max: 47°F

Fresh Breeze: 18 mps N
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 32%
Cloud cover: 64%

Sun Apr 6

52°F

Scattered Clouds
Min: 33°F
Max: 56°F

Gentle Breeze: 11 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 34%
Cloud cover: 41%

Mon Apr 7

43°F

Scattered Clouds
Min: 36°F
Max: 45°F

Moderate breeze: 14 mps NNE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 34%
Cloud cover: 31%

Tue Apr 8

49°F

Light Rain
Min: 33°F
Max: 52°F

Fresh Breeze: 19 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 50%
Cloud cover: 72%

Wed Apr 9

61°F

Light Rain
Min: 45°F
Max: 64°F

Moderate breeze: 15 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 50%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Fort Dodge

About Fort Dodge

The city of Fort Dodge, IA in Webster County has an approximate population of 25,206. ^[6]

Fort Dodge, IA Solar Energy

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