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Solar Energy in Janesville, IA

Solar Energy in Janesville

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

Solar Panels in Janesville

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Janesville

The total length of the day in Janesville, IA today (December 21, 2024) will be 9 hours and 6 minutes. [More]

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Janesville, IA Solar Energy

Solar Power in Janesville, IA

Solar Energy Data in Janesville, IA

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Janesville, IA

Solar Radiation Data in Janesville

Based on historical Janesville, 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 Janesville. [1]

Janesville has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.87 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 3% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.98 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Janesville that are always titled at the latitude of Janesville (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.52 kWh/m2/day, or about 17% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.87 kWh/m2/day and approximately 14% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.98 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 Janesville

Solar Radiation Data in Janesville, IA

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Janesville, IA

Solar Radiation Data in Janesville

Janesville, IA has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.86 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Janesville is July with an average of 6.24 kWh/m2/day, followed by June at 6.01 kWh/m2/day and August at 5.69 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Janesville (Iowa) are December with an average of 2.94 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.23 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.62 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Janesville

The average monthly solar radiation level in Janesville, IA, of 4.86 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: Janesville vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Janesville

  • Sunrise/Sunset for December 21, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:35 am
    • Sunset: 4:41 pm
    • Length of Day: 9:6
Solar Energy Statistics for Janesville

Best Months for Solar in Janesville

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.24 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.89 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.62 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.33 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Janesville

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Solar Power Output in Janesville

The Power of Solar in Janesville, IA

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Janesville, IA

Solar Radiation Data in Janesville

Janesville (IA) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5614.97 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Janesville is July with an average of 574.64 kWhac, followed by June at 547.5 kWhac and August at 536.03 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Janesville (Iowa) are December with an average of 309 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 345.31 kWhac and November at 357.81 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Janesville

Janesville Electricity Costs

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Janesville Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Janesville, IA [5]

Sat Dec 21
20°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 9°F
Max: 24°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 73%
Cloud cover: 4%
Sun Dec 22
33°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 20°F
Max: 37°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 69%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Dec 23
35°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 30°F
Max: 36°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 86%
Cloud cover: 98%
Tue Dec 24
35°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 31°F
Max: 36°F
Light breeze: 7 mps ESE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 81%
Cloud cover: 100%
Wed Dec 25
34°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 31°F
Max: 36°F
Light breeze: 6 mps NNE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 95%
Cloud cover: 100%
Thu Dec 26
40°F
Light Rain
Min: 34°F
Max: 43°F
Light breeze: 7 mps ENE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 89%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Janesville

About Janesville

The city of Janesville, IA in Bremer County has an approximate population of 930. [6]

Janesville Solar Power

Janesville, IA Solar Energy

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

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