Based on historical Swisher, 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 Swisher.[1]
Swisher has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.93 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 2% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4 kWh/m2/day. [1]
Solar installations in Swisher that are always titled at the latitude of Swisher (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.55 kWh/m2/day, or about 16% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.93 kWh/m2/day and approximately 14% greater than the average monthly DNI of 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 Swisher
Solar Radiation Data in Swisher, IA
See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in Swisher.
* Amounts listed in kWh/m2/day (kilowatt hours per square meter per day)
Solar Radiation Analysis for Swisher, IA
Swisher, 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 Swisher is July with an average of 6.02 kWh/m2/day, followed by September at 5.94 kWh/m2/day and August at 5.7 kWh/m2/day. [1]
The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Swisher (Iowa) are December with an average of 2.81 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.18 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.93 kWh/m2/day. [1]
Solar Power Comparison: Swisher vs. the U.S.
Solar Power Levels in Swisher
The average monthly solar radiation level in Swisher, 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: Swisher vs. the U.S.
Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average Swisher 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).
We do not currently have data on solar panel installations in the city of Swisher, IA at this current time.
Solar Power Output in Swisher
The Power of Solar in Swisher, IA
Monthly AC solar system output averages for Swisher (ia). Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in Swisher. [2]
* Amounts listed in kWhac (kilowatt hours (AC))
Solar Output Analysis for Swisher, IA
Swisher (IA) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5554.8 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]
The month with the highest historical solar power output in Swisher is July with an average of 556.55 kWhac, followed by September at 541.93 kWhac and August at 532.94 kWhac. [2]
The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Swisher (Iowa) are December with an average of 298.9 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 339.02 kWhac and November at 385.99 kWhac. [2]
Cost of Utilities in Swisher
Swisher Electricity Costs
Sorry, Swisher residential electricity prices are currently unavailable.
Please check back later.
Solar Power Poll: Swisher
Vote now: Given all of the data and analysis provided for Swisher, is solar power a good choice for residents of this city?
Swisher Natural Gas Costs
Sorry, Iowa residential natural gas prices are currently unavailable.
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps E
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 77%
Cloud cover: 100%
Wed Dec 25
37°F
Light Rain
Min: 35°F
Max: 37°F
Light breeze: 7 mps NE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 95%
Cloud cover: 100%
Thu Dec 26
43°F
Light Rain
Min: 38°F
Max: 45°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps E
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 92%
Cloud cover: 100%
More about Swisher
About Swisher
The city of Swisher, IA in Johnson County has an approximate population of 879. [6]
Swisher, IA Solar Energy
To learn more about solar energy and solar power Swisher, IA, or for more solar-related resources for Swisher, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
Did you know?
Some tax incentives and rebate programs are designed to spur the use of solar energy. These vary by location.