Based on historical Harvey, 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 Harvey.[1]
Harvey 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 4.09 kWh/m2/day. [1]
Solar installations in Harvey that are always titled at the latitude of Harvey (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.61 kWh/m2/day, or about 16% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.98 kWh/m2/day and approximately 13% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.09 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 Harvey
Solar Radiation Data in Harvey, IA
See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in Harvey.
* Amounts listed in kWh/m2/day (kilowatt hours per square meter per day)
Solar Radiation Analysis for Harvey, IA
Harvey, IA has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.99 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]
The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Harvey is July with an average of 6.31 kWh/m2/day, followed by September at 6.08 kWh/m2/day and August at 6.03 kWh/m2/day. [1]
The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Harvey (Iowa) are December with an average of 3.2 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.62 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.79 kWh/m2/day. [1]
Solar Power Comparison: Harvey vs. the U.S.
Solar Power Levels in Harvey
The average monthly solar radiation level in Harvey, IA, of 4.99 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 27% 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: Harvey vs. the U.S.
Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average Harvey 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).
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Solar Power Output in Harvey
The Power of Solar in Harvey, IA
Monthly AC solar system output averages for Harvey (ia). Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in Harvey. [2]
* Amounts listed in kWhac (kilowatt hours (AC))
Solar Output Analysis for Harvey, IA
Harvey (IA) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5708.62 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]
The month with the highest historical solar power output in Harvey is July with an average of 577.87 kWhac, followed by September at 552.18 kWhac and August at 551.99 kWhac. [2]
The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Harvey (Iowa) are December with an average of 333.09 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 371.84 kWhac and February at 380.16 kWhac. [2]
Cost of Utilities in Harvey
Harvey Electricity Costs
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Harvey Natural Gas Costs
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More about Harvey
About Harvey
The city of Harvey, IA in Marion County has an approximate population of 235. [6]
Harvey, IA Solar Energy
To learn more about solar energy and solar power Harvey, IA, or for more solar-related resources for Harvey, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
Did you know?
The solar energy that strikes the Earth in one hour could provide all of the Earth's energy needs for a complete year.