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Solar Energy in Pella, IA

Solar Energy in Pella

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Pella with an average of 6.13 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Pella

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Pella

The total length of the day in Pella, IA today (March 28, 2024) will be 12 hours and 34 minutes. [More]

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Pella, IA Solar Energy

Solar Power in Pella, IA

Solar Energy Data in Pella, IA

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Pella, IA

Solar Radiation Data in Pella

Based on historical Pella, 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 Pella. [1]

Pella has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 5% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.2 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Pella that are always titled at the latitude of Pella (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.66 kWh/m2/day, or about 17% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4 kWh/m2/day and approximately 11% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.2 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 Pella

Solar Radiation Data in Pella, IA

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Pella, IA

Solar Radiation Data in Pella

Pella, IA has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.93 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Pella is July with an average of 6.13 kWh/m2/day, followed by September at 5.9 kWh/m2/day and August at 5.83 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Pella (Iowa) are December with an average of 3.22 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.35 kWh/m2/day and November at 4.05 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Pella

The average monthly solar radiation level in Pella, IA, of 4.93 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 25% 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: Pella vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Pella

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 28, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:59 am
    • Sunset: 7:33 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:34
Solar Energy Statistics for Pella

Best Months for Solar in Pella

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.13 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.94 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.81 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.4 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Pella

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Solar Power Output in Pella

The Power of Solar in Pella, IA

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Pella, IA

Solar Radiation Data in Pella

Pella (IA) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5646.06 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Pella is July with an average of 558.32 kWhac, followed by September at 539.52 kWhac and August at 538.86 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Pella (Iowa) are December with an average of 336.85 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 355.34 kWhac and February at 384.85 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Pella

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Pella Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Pella, IA [5]

Thu Mar 28
47°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 30°F
Max: 58°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps E
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 49%
Cloud cover: 10%
Fri Mar 29
61°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 41°F
Max: 61°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 60%
Cloud cover: 87%
Sat Mar 30
52°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 41°F
Max: 56°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 47%
Cloud cover: 41%
Sun Mar 31
54°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 40°F
Max: 57°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps ENE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 54%
Cloud cover: 60%
Mon Apr 1
48°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 44°F
Max: 48°F
Fresh Breeze: 23 mps ENE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 85%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 2
37°F
Rain And Snow
Min: 35°F
Max: 45°F
Strong breeze: 26 mps NE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 93%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Pella

About Pella

The city of Pella, IA in Marion County has an approximate population of 10,352. [6]

Pella Solar Power

Pella, IA Solar Energy

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

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