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Solar Energy in Promise City, IA

Solar Energy in Promise City

The month of September has the highest historical solar radition values in Promise City with an average of 6.1 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Promise City

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Promise City

The total length of the day in Promise City, IA today (February 22, 2025) will be 11 hours and 3 minutes. [More]

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Promise City, IA Solar Energy

Solar Power in Promise City, IA

Solar Energy Data in Promise City, IA

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Promise City, IA

Solar Radiation Data in Promise City

Based on historical Promise City, 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 Promise City. [1]

Promise City has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.07 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 5% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.29 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Promise City that are always titled at the latitude of Promise City (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.75 kWh/m2/day, or about 17% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.07 kWh/m2/day and approximately 11% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.29 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 Promise City

Solar Radiation Data in Promise City, IA

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in Promise City.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Promise City, IA

Solar Radiation Data in Promise City

Promise City, IA has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.99 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Promise City is September with an average of 6.1 kWh/m2/day, followed by July at 6.09 kWh/m2/day and August at 5.85 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Promise City (Iowa) are December with an average of 3.19 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.75 kWh/m2/day and November at 4.04 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: Promise City vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in Promise City

The average monthly solar radiation level in Promise City, IA, of 4.99 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 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: Promise City vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average Promise City 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 Promise City

Sunrise / Sunset in Promise City

  • Sunrise/Sunset for February 22, 2025 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:54 am
    • Sunset: 5:57 pm
    • Length of Day: 11:3
Solar Energy Statistics for Promise City

Best Months for Solar in Promise City

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation September (6.1 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.82 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.6 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.29 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Promise City

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Solar Power Output in Promise City

The Power of Solar in Promise City, IA

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Promise City, IA

Solar Radiation Data in Promise City

Promise City (IA) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5709.1 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Promise City is September with an average of 558.43 kWhac, followed by July at 558.03 kWhac and August at 540.45 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Promise City (Iowa) are December with an average of 335.04 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 391.03 kWhac and November at 391.56 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Promise City

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Promise City Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Promise City, IA [5]

Sat Feb 22
28°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 11°F
Max: 32°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 70%
Cloud cover: 28%
Sun Feb 23
39°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 23°F
Max: 45°F
Moderate breeze: 12 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 83%
Cloud cover: 66%
Mon Feb 24
50°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 35°F
Max: 55°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 63%
Cloud cover: 92%
Tue Feb 25
53°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 38°F
Max: 57°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 53%
Cloud cover: 77%
Wed Feb 26
43°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 35°F
Max: 46°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps N
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 69%
Cloud cover: 100%
Thu Feb 27
51°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 32°F
Max: 51°F
Fresh Breeze: 20 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 46%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Promise City

About Promise City

The city of Promise City, IA in Wayne County has an approximate population of 111. [6]

Promise City Solar Power

Promise City, IA Solar Energy

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

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