Based on historical Alton, 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 Alton.[1]
Alton has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.01 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 9% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.4 kWh/m2/day. [1]
Solar installations in Alton that are always titled at the latitude of Alton (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.73 kWh/m2/day, or about 18% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.01 kWh/m2/day and approximately 8% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.4 kWh/m2/day. [1]
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 Alton
Solar Radiation Data in Alton, IA
See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in Alton.
* Amounts listed in kWh/m2/day (kilowatt hours per square meter per day)
Solar Radiation Analysis for Alton, IA
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Solar Power Comparison: Alton vs. the U.S.
Solar Power Levels in Alton
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Solar Power: vs. the U.S.
Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average Alton 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 Alton, IA at this current time.
However, Alton is in Sioux County and Sioux County has at least 0 solar insallations right now. [1]
Solar Power Output in Alton
The Power of Solar in Alton, IA
Monthly AC solar system output averages for Alton (ia). Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in Alton. [2]
* Amounts listed in kWhac (kilowatt hours (AC))
Solar Output Analysis for Alton, IA
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Cost of Utilities in Alton
Alton Electricity Costs
Electricity prices (residential) in Alton averaged 11.31 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh) in December 2020, which was about 12% less than the overall U.S. average residential electricity rate of 12.80¢/kWh in December. [3]
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Alton Natural Gas Costs
Natural gas prices (residential) in Iowa averaged $6.51 per thousand cubic feet (Mcf) in December 2020, which was approximately 33% less than the overall U.S. average residential natural gas rate of $9.73 per Mcf in December. [4]
The city of Alton, IA in Sioux County has an approximate population of 1,216. [6]
Alton, IA Solar Energy
To learn more about solar energy and solar power Alton, IA, or for more solar-related resources for Alton, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
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