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Solar Energy in Roland, IA

Solar Energy in Roland

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Roland with an average of 6.09 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Roland

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Roland

The total length of the day in Roland, IA today (December 21, 2024) will be 9 hours and 10 minutes. [More]

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Roland, IA Solar Energy

Solar Power in Roland, IA

Solar Energy Data in Roland, IA

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Roland, IA

Solar Radiation Data in Roland

Based on historical Roland, 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 Roland. [1]

Roland has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.98 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 5% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.19 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Roland that are always titled at the latitude of Roland (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.66 kWh/m2/day, or about 17% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.98 kWh/m2/day and approximately 11% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.19 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 Roland

Solar Radiation Data in Roland, IA

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Roland, IA

Solar Radiation Data in Roland

Roland, IA has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.91 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Roland is July with an average of 6.09 kWh/m2/day, followed by June at 6.03 kWh/m2/day and September at 6 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Roland (Iowa) are December with an average of 2.87 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.25 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.89 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Roland

The average monthly solar radiation level in Roland, IA, of 4.91 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 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: Roland vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Roland

  • Sunrise/Sunset for December 21, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:37 am
    • Sunset: 4:47 pm
    • Length of Day: 9:10
Solar Energy Statistics for Roland

Best Months for Solar in Roland

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.09 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (6 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.81 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.44 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Roland

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Solar Power Output in Roland

The Power of Solar in Roland, IA

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Roland, IA

Solar Radiation Data in Roland

Roland (IA) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5639.52 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Roland is July with an average of 563.86 kWhac, followed by June at 545.27 kWhac and September at 544.8 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Roland (Iowa) are December with an average of 302.12 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 345.95 kWhac and February at 368.76 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Roland

Roland Electricity Costs

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Roland Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Roland, IA [5]

Sat Dec 21
21°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 16°F
Max: 29°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 83%
Cloud cover: 32%
Sun Dec 22
39°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 24°F
Max: 42°F
Fresh Breeze: 19 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 53%
Cloud cover: 83%
Mon Dec 23
38°F
Few Clouds
Min: 28°F
Max: 40°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 63%
Cloud cover: 14%
Tue Dec 24
37°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 28°F
Max: 38°F
Light breeze: 7 mps ESE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 76%
Cloud cover: 100%
Wed Dec 25
37°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 31°F
Max: 38°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps ENE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 85%
Cloud cover: 100%
Thu Dec 26
42°F
Light Rain
Min: 33°F
Max: 44°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps NE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 79%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Roland

About Roland

The city of Roland, IA in Story County has an approximate population of 1,284. [6]

Roland Solar Power

Roland, IA Solar Energy

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

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