Solar Energy LocalSolar Energy Local
Solar Energy & Solar Power Resources

Solar Power in 50246 (Stanhope, IA)

Solar Energy in 50246

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in 50246 with an average of 6.17 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 50246

Solar panels in 50246 that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 50246

The total length of the day in 50246 (Stanhope, IA) today (March 28, 2024) will be 12 hours and 34 minutes. [More]

Compare Solar Quotes
Compare Solar Quotes
50246 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 50246 (Stanhope, IA)

Solar Energy Data for 50246

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 50246.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 50246

Solar Radiation Data in 50246

Based on historical 50246 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 50246. [1]

The region associated with 50246 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.97 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 5% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.18 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 50246 that are always titled at the latitude of Stanhope (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.64 kWh/m2/day, or about 17% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.97 kWh/m2/day and approximately 11% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.18 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 50246

Solar Radiation Data in 50246

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 50246.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 50246

Solar Radiation Data in 50246

The region associated with 50246 has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.97 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 50246 is August with an average of 6.17 kWh/m2/day, followed by July at 6.15 kWh/m2/day and September at 5.91 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 50246 are December with an average of 3.28 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.31 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.9 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Compare Solar Quotes
Compare Solar Quotes

Solar Power Comparison: 50246 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 50246

The average monthly solar radiation level in 50246, of 4.97 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 26% 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: 50246 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 50246 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 50246

Sunrise / Sunset in 50246

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 28, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:02 am
    • Sunset: 7:36 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:34
Solar Energy Statistics for 50246

Best Months for Solar in 50246

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (6.17 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (6.01 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.85 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.45 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 50246

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 50246 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 50246

The Power of Solar in 50246

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 50246. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 50246. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 50246

Solar Radiation Data in 50246

50246 has a average annual solar AC output value of 5709.27 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 50246 is August with an average of 569.71 kWhac, followed by July at 568.43 kWhac and May at 551.44 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 50246 are December with an average of 343.66 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 349.04 kWhac and February at 379.14 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 50246 [5]

Thu Mar 28
45°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 28°F
Max: 51°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps E
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 52%
Cloud cover: 2%
Fri Mar 29
59°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 39°F
Max: 60°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 60%
Cloud cover: 68%
Sat Mar 30
50°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 37°F
Max: 53°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 44%
Cloud cover: 59%
Sun Mar 31
51°F
Light Rain
Min: 38°F
Max: 55°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps NE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 52%
Cloud cover: 85%
Mon Apr 1
46°F
Light Rain
Min: 43°F
Max: 47°F
Fresh Breeze: 18 mps ENE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 79%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 2
43°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 38°F
Max: 50°F
Strong breeze: 28 mps NE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 72%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about 50246

About 50246

The ZIP code 50246 is associated with the city of Stanhope in Hamilton County in Iowa.

50246 Solar Power

50246 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 50246, or for more solar-related resources for IA, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

Did you know?

About half of the sun's energy is absorbed by the Earth's surface; about 30 percent is reflected back from the surface.

Cities in Iowa

More ZIP Codes in IA


Go

References

[ X ]

Is solar right for your home?

Take the first step toward powering your home with solar energy.

Start now with an online solar savings estimate.