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Solar Energy in Andover, IA

Solar Energy in Andover

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in Andover with an average of 6.09 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Andover

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Andover

The total length of the day in Andover, IA today (March 28, 2024) will be 12 hours and 33 minutes. [More]

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Andover, IA Solar Energy

Solar Power in Andover, IA

Solar Energy Data in Andover, IA

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Andover, IA

Solar Radiation Data in Andover

Based on historical Andover, 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 Andover. [1]

Andover has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.9 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 1% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.88 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Andover that are always titled at the latitude of Andover (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.51 kWh/m2/day, or about 16% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.9 kWh/m2/day and approximately 16% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.88 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 Andover

Solar Radiation Data in Andover, IA

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Andover, IA

Solar Radiation Data in Andover

Andover, IA has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.87 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Andover is August with an average of 6.09 kWh/m2/day, followed by July at 6.04 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.88 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Andover (Iowa) are December with an average of 2.83 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.22 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.53 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Andover

The average monthly solar radiation level in Andover, IA, of 4.87 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 24% 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: Andover vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Andover

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 28, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:49 am
    • Sunset: 7:22 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:33
Solar Energy Statistics for Andover

Best Months for Solar in Andover

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (6.09 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.77 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.35 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.2 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Andover

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Solar Power Output in Andover

The Power of Solar in Andover, IA

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Andover, IA

Solar Radiation Data in Andover

Andover (IA) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5576.71 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Andover is August with an average of 564.46 kWhac, followed by July at 551.8 kWhac and May at 542.93 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Andover (Iowa) are December with an average of 293.98 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 337.97 kWhac and November at 347.13 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Andover

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Andover Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Andover, IA [5]

Thu Mar 28
46°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 28°F
Max: 49°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 47%
Cloud cover: 37%
Fri Mar 29
56°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 34°F
Max: 63°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 58%
Cloud cover: 74%
Sat Mar 30
54°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 46°F
Max: 57°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 71%
Cloud cover: 99%
Sun Mar 31
46°F
Light Rain
Min: 41°F
Max: 48°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps ENE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 80%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Apr 1
49°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 42°F
Max: 49°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps E
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 82%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 2
37°F
Rain And Snow
Min: 35°F
Max: 44°F
Fresh Breeze: 23 mps N
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 85%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Andover

About Andover

The city of Andover, IA in Clinton County has an approximate population of 103. [6]

Andover Solar Power

Andover, IA Solar Energy

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

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