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Solar Energy in Hudson, IA

Solar Energy in Hudson

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Hudson with an average of 6.2 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Hudson

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Hudson

The total length of the day in Hudson, IA today (December 21, 2024) will be 9 hours and 8 minutes. [More]

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Hudson, IA Solar Energy

Solar Power in Hudson, IA

Solar Energy Data in Hudson, IA

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Hudson, IA

Solar Radiation Data in Hudson

Based on historical Hudson, 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 Hudson. [1]

Hudson has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.9 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 3% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.04 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Hudson that are always titled at the latitude of Hudson (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.54 kWh/m2/day, or about 16% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.9 kWh/m2/day and approximately 12% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.04 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 Hudson

Solar Radiation Data in Hudson, IA

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Hudson, IA

Solar Radiation Data in Hudson

Hudson, IA has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.87 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Hudson is July with an average of 6.2 kWh/m2/day, followed by September at 5.92 kWh/m2/day and August at 5.86 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Hudson (Iowa) are December with an average of 2.93 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.29 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.67 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Hudson

The average monthly solar radiation level in Hudson, IA, of 4.87 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 24% 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: Hudson vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Hudson

  • Sunrise/Sunset for December 21, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:34 am
    • Sunset: 4:42 pm
    • Length of Day: 9:8
Solar Energy Statistics for Hudson

Best Months for Solar in Hudson

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.2 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.91 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.68 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.34 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Hudson

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Solar Power Output in Hudson

The Power of Solar in Hudson, IA

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Hudson, IA

Solar Radiation Data in Hudson

Hudson (IA) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5593.57 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Hudson is July with an average of 571.53 kWhac, followed by August at 549.46 kWhac and September at 540.18 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Hudson (Iowa) are December with an average of 307.39 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 350.1 kWhac and November at 360.77 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Hudson

Hudson Electricity Costs

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Hudson Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Hudson, IA [5]

Sat Dec 21
20°F
Few Clouds
Min: 13°F
Max: 26°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 76%
Cloud cover: 14%
Sun Dec 22
35°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 23°F
Max: 39°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 62%
Cloud cover: 98%
Mon Dec 23
36°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 30°F
Max: 38°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 81%
Cloud cover: 87%
Tue Dec 24
36°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 32°F
Max: 36°F
Light breeze: 7 mps ESE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 80%
Cloud cover: 100%
Wed Dec 25
35°F
Rain And Snow
Min: 32°F
Max: 37°F
Light breeze: 6 mps NE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 94%
Cloud cover: 100%
Thu Dec 26
41°F
Light Rain
Min: 35°F
Max: 44°F
Light breeze: 8 mps NE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 86%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Hudson

About Hudson

The city of Hudson, IA in Black Hawk County has an approximate population of 2,282. [6]

Hudson Solar Power

Hudson, IA Solar Energy

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

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