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Solar Energy in Oyens, IA

Solar Energy in Oyens

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Oyens with an average of 6.4 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Oyens

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Oyens

The total length of the day in Oyens, IA today (December 21, 2024) will be 9 hours and 5 minutes. [More]

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Oyens, IA Solar Energy

Solar Power in Oyens, IA

Solar Energy Data in Oyens, IA

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Oyens, IA

Solar Radiation Data in Oyens

Based on historical Oyens, 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 Oyens. [1]

Oyens has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.02 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 9% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.4 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Oyens that are always titled at the latitude of Oyens (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.74 kWh/m2/day, or about 18% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.02 kWh/m2/day and approximately 8% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.4 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 Oyens

Solar Radiation Data in Oyens, IA

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Oyens, IA

Solar Radiation Data in Oyens

Oyens, IA has a average annual solar radiation value of 5 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Oyens is July with an average of 6.4 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 6.1 kWh/m2/day and September at 5.96 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Oyens (Iowa) are December with an average of 3.12 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.32 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.99 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Oyens

The average monthly solar radiation level in Oyens, IA, of 5 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 24% 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: Oyens vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Oyens

  • Sunrise/Sunset for December 21, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:50 am
    • Sunset: 4:55 pm
    • Length of Day: 9:5
Solar Energy Statistics for Oyens

Best Months for Solar in Oyens

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.4 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (6.15 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (6.26 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.61 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Oyens

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Solar Power Output in Oyens

The Power of Solar in Oyens, IA

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Oyens, IA

Solar Radiation Data in Oyens

Oyens (IA) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5746.16 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Oyens is July with an average of 582.52 kWhac, followed by August at 567.93 kWhac and May at 559.04 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Oyens (Iowa) are December with an average of 325 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 350.95 kWhac and February at 396.31 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Oyens

Oyens Electricity Costs

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Oyens Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Oyens, IA [5]

Sat Dec 21
22°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 15°F
Max: 30°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 79%
Cloud cover: 9%
Sun Dec 22
39°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 26°F
Max: 44°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 60%
Cloud cover: 77%
Mon Dec 23
35°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 27°F
Max: 39°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 70%
Cloud cover: 46%
Tue Dec 24
37°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 27°F
Max: 40°F
Light breeze: 7 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 70%
Cloud cover: 91%
Wed Dec 25
40°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 29°F
Max: 43°F
Light breeze: 7 mps ESE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 67%
Cloud cover: 6%
Thu Dec 26
40°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 31°F
Max: 42°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 78%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Oyens

About Oyens

The city of Oyens, IA in Plymouth County has an approximate population of 103. [6]

Oyens Solar Power

Oyens, IA Solar Energy

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

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