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Solar Energy in Gladbrook, IA

Solar Energy in Gladbrook

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Gladbrook with an average of 6.07 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Gladbrook

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Gladbrook

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

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Gladbrook, IA Solar Energy

Solar Power in Gladbrook, IA

Solar Energy Data in Gladbrook, IA

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Gladbrook, IA

Solar Radiation Data in Gladbrook

Based on historical Gladbrook, 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 Gladbrook. [1]

Gladbrook has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.94 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 4% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.1 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Gladbrook that are always titled at the latitude of Gladbrook (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.57 kWh/m2/day, or about 16% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.94 kWh/m2/day and approximately 11% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.1 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 Gladbrook

Solar Radiation Data in Gladbrook, IA

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Gladbrook, IA

Solar Radiation Data in Gladbrook

Gladbrook, IA has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.9 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Gladbrook is July with an average of 6.07 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 5.99 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.95 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Gladbrook (Iowa) are December with an average of 2.92 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.3 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.82 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Gladbrook

The average monthly solar radiation level in Gladbrook, IA, of 4.9 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: Gladbrook vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Gladbrook

  • Sunrise/Sunset for December 21, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:34 am
    • Sunset: 4:43 pm
    • Length of Day: 9:9
Solar Energy Statistics for Gladbrook

Best Months for Solar in Gladbrook

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.07 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.89 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.67 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.34 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Gladbrook

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Solar Power Output in Gladbrook

The Power of Solar in Gladbrook, IA

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Gladbrook, IA

Solar Radiation Data in Gladbrook

Gladbrook (IA) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5627.94 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Gladbrook is July with an average of 562.49 kWhac, followed by August at 560.2 kWhac and May at 555.5 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Gladbrook (Iowa) are December with an average of 307.75 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 349.54 kWhac and February at 360.51 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Gladbrook

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Gladbrook Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Gladbrook, IA [5]

Sat Dec 21
24°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 15°F
Max: 28°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 75%
Cloud cover: 4%
Sun Dec 22
37°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 24°F
Max: 40°F
Fresh Breeze: 18 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 55%
Cloud cover: 98%
Mon Dec 23
38°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 29°F
Max: 40°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 70%
Cloud cover: 54%
Tue Dec 24
37°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 31°F
Max: 38°F
Light breeze: 7 mps E
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 77%
Cloud cover: 100%
Wed Dec 25
36°F
Light Rain
Min: 33°F
Max: 38°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps NE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 92%
Cloud cover: 100%
Thu Dec 26
43°F
Light Rain
Min: 36°F
Max: 45°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps NE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 81%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Gladbrook

About Gladbrook

The city of Gladbrook, IA in Tama County has an approximate population of 945. [6]

Gladbrook Solar Power

Gladbrook, IA Solar Energy

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

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