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Solar Energy in Northwood, IA

Solar Energy in Northwood

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Northwood with an average of 6.21 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Northwood

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Northwood

The total length of the day in Northwood, IA today (March 29, 2024) will be 12 hours and 38 minutes. [More]

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Northwood, IA Solar Energy

Solar Power in Northwood, IA

Solar Energy Data in Northwood, IA

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Northwood, IA

Solar Radiation Data in Northwood

Based on historical Northwood, 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 Northwood. [1]

Northwood has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.85 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 3% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.96 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Northwood that are always titled at the latitude of Northwood (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.48 kWh/m2/day, or about 16% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.85 kWh/m2/day and approximately 13% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.96 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 Northwood

Solar Radiation Data in Northwood, IA

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Northwood, IA

Solar Radiation Data in Northwood

Northwood, IA has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.83 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Northwood is July with an average of 6.21 kWh/m2/day, followed by June at 5.93 kWh/m2/day and August at 5.93 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Northwood (Iowa) are December with an average of 2.76 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.49 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.51 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Northwood

The average monthly solar radiation level in Northwood, IA, of 4.83 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 23% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 27% 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: Northwood vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Northwood

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 29, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:58 am
    • Sunset: 7:36 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:38
Solar Energy Statistics for Northwood

Best Months for Solar in Northwood

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.21 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (6.05 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.89 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.48 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Northwood

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Solar Power Output in Northwood

The Power of Solar in Northwood, IA

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Northwood, IA

Solar Radiation Data in Northwood

Northwood (IA) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5582.48 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Northwood is July with an average of 578.72 kWhac, followed by August at 557.06 kWhac and June at 541.03 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Northwood (Iowa) are December with an average of 290.8 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 346.17 kWhac and January at 370.27 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Northwood

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Northwood Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Northwood, IA [5]

Fri Mar 29
46°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 29°F
Max: 56°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 58%
Cloud cover: 83%
Sat Mar 30
45°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 35°F
Max: 49°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 61%
Cloud cover: 82%
Sun Mar 31
49°F
Light Rain
Min: 38°F
Max: 53°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps ENE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 61%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Apr 1
48°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 40°F
Max: 48°F
Fresh Breeze: 21 mps ENE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 69%
Cloud cover: 98%
Tue Apr 2
38°F
Rain And Snow
Min: 33°F
Max: 45°F
Fresh Breeze: 21 mps NNE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 80%
Cloud cover: 100%
Wed Apr 3
44°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 32°F
Max: 49°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 51%
Cloud cover: 45%

More about Northwood

About Northwood

The city of Northwood, IA in Worth County has an approximate population of 1,989. [6]

Northwood Solar Power

Northwood, IA Solar Energy

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

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