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Solar Energy in Harper, IA

Solar Energy in Harper

The month of September has the highest historical solar radition values in Harper with an average of 6.1 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Harper

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Harper

The total length of the day in Harper, IA today (April 28, 2024) will be 13 hours and 58 minutes. [More]

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Harper, IA Solar Energy

Solar Power in Harper, IA

Solar Energy Data in Harper, IA

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Harper, IA

Solar Radiation Data in Harper

Based on historical Harper, 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 Harper. [1]

Harper has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.98 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 3% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.1 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Harper that are always titled at the latitude of Harper (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.64 kWh/m2/day, or about 17% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.98 kWh/m2/day and approximately 13% 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 Harper

Solar Radiation Data in Harper, IA

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Harper, IA

Solar Radiation Data in Harper

Harper, IA has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.94 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Harper is September with an average of 6.1 kWh/m2/day, followed by July at 6.09 kWh/m2/day and August at 6 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Harper (Iowa) are December with an average of 3.01 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.5 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.92 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Harper

The average monthly solar radiation level in Harper, IA, of 4.94 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 26% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 25% 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: Harper vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Harper

  • Sunrise/Sunset for April 28, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:06 am
    • Sunset: 8:04 pm
    • Length of Day: 13:58
Solar Energy Statistics for Harper

Best Months for Solar in Harper

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation September (6.1 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.9 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.64 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.35 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Harper

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Solar Power Output in Harper

The Power of Solar in Harper, IA

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Harper, IA

Solar Radiation Data in Harper

Harper (IA) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5648.31 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Harper is July with an average of 558.88 kWhac, followed by August at 556.82 kWhac and September at 554.51 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Harper (Iowa) are December with an average of 317.85 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 366.14 kWhac and February at 371.66 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Harper

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Harper Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Harper, IA [5]

Sun Apr 28
66°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 60°F
Max: 69°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 87%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Apr 29
58°F
Light Rain
Min: 48°F
Max: 59°F
Fresh Breeze: 20 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 70%
Cloud cover: 59%
Tue Apr 30
70°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 45°F
Max: 74°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 64%
Cloud cover: 6%
Wed May 1
71°F
Light Rain
Min: 51°F
Max: 73°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps ESE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 52%
Cloud cover: 26%
Thu May 2
68°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 63°F
Max: 70°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 91%
Cloud cover: 100%
Fri May 3
52°F
Light Rain
Min: 43°F
Max: 63°F
Fresh Breeze: 19 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 88%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Harper

About Harper

The city of Harper, IA in Keokuk County has an approximate population of 114. [6]

Harper Solar Power

Harper, IA Solar Energy

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

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