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Solar Energy in Hardy, IA

Solar Energy in Hardy

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Hardy with an average of 6.24 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Hardy

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Hardy

The total length of the day in Hardy, IA today (December 21, 2024) will be 9 hours and 5 minutes. [More]

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Hardy, IA Solar Energy

Solar Power in Hardy, IA

Solar Energy Data in Hardy, IA

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Hardy, IA

Solar Radiation Data in Hardy

Based on historical Hardy, 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 Hardy. [1]

Hardy has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.94 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 6% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.21 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Hardy that are always titled at the latitude of Hardy (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.62 kWh/m2/day, or about 17% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.94 kWh/m2/day and approximately 10% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.21 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 Hardy

Solar Radiation Data in Hardy, IA

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Hardy, IA

Solar Radiation Data in Hardy

Hardy, 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 Hardy is July with an average of 6.24 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 6.03 kWh/m2/day and September at 5.87 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Hardy (Iowa) are December with an average of 3.02 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.4 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.84 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Hardy

The average monthly solar radiation level in Hardy, 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: Hardy vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Hardy

  • Sunrise/Sunset for December 21, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:42 am
    • Sunset: 4:47 pm
    • Length of Day: 9:5
Solar Energy Statistics for Hardy

Best Months for Solar in Hardy

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.24 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (6.07 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.94 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.5 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Hardy

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Solar Power Output in Hardy

The Power of Solar in Hardy, IA

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Hardy, IA

Solar Radiation Data in Hardy

Hardy (IA) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5641.46 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Hardy is July with an average of 580.28 kWhac, followed by August at 562.78 kWhac and September at 534.05 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Hardy (Iowa) are December with an average of 317.47 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 358.5 kWhac and November at 382.26 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Hardy

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Hardy Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Hardy, IA [5]

Sat Dec 21
22°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 13°F
Max: 27°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 60%
Cloud cover: 33%
Sun Dec 22
37°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 24°F
Max: 41°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 59%
Cloud cover: 99%
Mon Dec 23
34°F
Few Clouds
Min: 25°F
Max: 36°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 70%
Cloud cover: 22%
Tue Dec 24
35°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 25°F
Max: 37°F
Light breeze: 6 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 74%
Cloud cover: 99%
Wed Dec 25
39°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 29°F
Max: 41°F
Light breeze: 6 mps ENE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 72%
Cloud cover: 42%
Thu Dec 26
38°F
Light Rain
Min: 31°F
Max: 41°F
Light breeze: 6 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 87%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Hardy

About Hardy

The city of Hardy, IA in Humboldt County has an approximate population of 47. [6]

Hardy Solar Power

Hardy, IA Solar Energy

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

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