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Solar Energy in Walker, IA

Solar Energy in Walker

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Walker with an average of 6.24 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Walker

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Walker

The total length of the day in Walker, IA today (December 21, 2024) will be 9 hours and 8 minutes. [More]

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Walker, IA Solar Energy

Solar Power in Walker, IA

Solar Energy Data in Walker, IA

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Walker, IA

Solar Radiation Data in Walker

Based on historical Walker, 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 Walker. [1]

Walker has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.89 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 2% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.98 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Walker that are always titled at the latitude of Walker (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.52 kWh/m2/day, or about 16% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.89 kWh/m2/day and approximately 14% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.98 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 Walker

Solar Radiation Data in Walker, IA

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Walker, IA

Solar Radiation Data in Walker

Walker, IA has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.9 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Walker is July with an average of 6.24 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 5.94 kWh/m2/day and September at 5.9 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Walker (Iowa) are December with an average of 2.96 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.31 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.84 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Walker

The average monthly solar radiation level in Walker, IA, of 4.9 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: Walker vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Walker

  • Sunrise/Sunset for December 21, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:31 am
    • Sunset: 4:39 pm
    • Length of Day: 9:8
Solar Energy Statistics for Walker

Best Months for Solar in Walker

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.24 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.81 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.48 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.24 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Walker

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Solar Power Output in Walker

The Power of Solar in Walker, IA

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Walker, IA

Solar Radiation Data in Walker

Walker (IA) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5625.55 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Walker is July with an average of 579.39 kWhac, followed by August at 556.56 kWhac and May at 541.94 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Walker (Iowa) are December with an average of 308.58 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 351.56 kWhac and November at 377.67 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Walker

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Walker Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Walker, IA [5]

Sat Dec 21
20°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 13°F
Max: 25°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 77%
Cloud cover: 9%
Sun Dec 22
33°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 20°F
Max: 37°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 65%
Cloud cover: 88%
Mon Dec 23
36°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 32°F
Max: 37°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 84%
Cloud cover: 98%
Tue Dec 24
35°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 32°F
Max: 36°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps E
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 81%
Cloud cover: 100%
Wed Dec 25
36°F
Light Rain
Min: 33°F
Max: 36°F
Light breeze: 8 mps NE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 94%
Cloud cover: 100%
Thu Dec 26
41°F
Light Rain
Min: 35°F
Max: 43°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps ENE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 94%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Walker

About Walker

The city of Walker, IA in Linn County has an approximate population of 791. [6]

Walker Solar Power

Walker, IA Solar Energy

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

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