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Solar Energy in Thayer, IA

Solar Energy in Thayer

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Thayer with an average of 6.16 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Thayer

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Thayer

The total length of the day in Thayer, IA today (December 21, 2024) will be 9 hours and 16 minutes. [More]

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Thayer, IA Solar Energy

Solar Power in Thayer, IA

Solar Energy Data in Thayer, IA

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Thayer, IA

Solar Radiation Data in Thayer

Based on historical Thayer, 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 Thayer. [1]

Thayer has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.09 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 7% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.38 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Thayer that are always titled at the latitude of Thayer (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.79 kWh/m2/day, or about 17% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.09 kWh/m2/day and approximately 9% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.38 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 Thayer

Solar Radiation Data in Thayer, IA

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Thayer, IA

Solar Radiation Data in Thayer

Thayer, IA has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.03 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Thayer is July with an average of 6.16 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 6.01 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 Thayer (Iowa) are December with an average of 3.36 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.76 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.96 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Thayer

The average monthly solar radiation level in Thayer, IA, of 5.03 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 28% 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: Thayer vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Thayer

  • Sunrise/Sunset for December 21, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:36 am
    • Sunset: 4:52 pm
    • Length of Day: 9:16
Solar Energy Statistics for Thayer

Best Months for Solar in Thayer

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.16 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.88 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.76 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.35 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Thayer

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Solar Power Output in Thayer

The Power of Solar in Thayer, IA

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Thayer, IA

Solar Radiation Data in Thayer

Thayer (IA) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5761.42 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Thayer is July with an average of 569.33 kWhac, followed by August at 551.54 kWhac and September at 544.11 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Thayer (Iowa) are December with an average of 349.98 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 387.66 kWhac and January at 397.19 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Thayer

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Thayer Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Thayer, IA [5]

Sat Dec 21
27°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 18°F
Max: 32°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 59%
Cloud cover: 8%
Sun Dec 22
40°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 25°F
Max: 44°F
Fresh Breeze: 19 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 58%
Cloud cover: 97%
Mon Dec 23
42°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 34°F
Max: 44°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 59%
Cloud cover: 31%
Tue Dec 24
38°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 30°F
Max: 40°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps ENE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 73%
Cloud cover: 100%
Wed Dec 25
40°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 35°F
Max: 40°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps NE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 83%
Cloud cover: 100%
Thu Dec 26
44°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 37°F
Max: 47°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps ESE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 77%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Thayer

About Thayer

The city of Thayer, IA in Union County has an approximate population of 59. [6]

Thayer Solar Power

Thayer, IA Solar Energy

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

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