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Solar Energy in Bradgate, IA

Solar Energy in Bradgate

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Bradgate with an average of 6.18 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Bradgate

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Bradgate

The total length of the day in Bradgate, IA today (April 23, 2024) will be 13 hours and 51 minutes. [More]

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Bradgate, IA Solar Energy

Solar Power in Bradgate, IA

Solar Energy Data in Bradgate, IA

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Bradgate, IA

Solar Radiation Data in Bradgate

Based on historical Bradgate, 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 Bradgate. [1]

Bradgate has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.95 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 6% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.21 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Bradgate that are always titled at the latitude of Bradgate (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.63 kWh/m2/day, or about 17% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.95 kWh/m2/day and approximately 10% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.21 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 Bradgate

Solar Radiation Data in Bradgate, IA

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Bradgate, IA

Solar Radiation Data in Bradgate

Bradgate, IA has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.89 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Bradgate is July with an average of 6.18 kWh/m2/day, followed by June at 5.86 kWh/m2/day and August at 5.78 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Bradgate (Iowa) are December with an average of 3.05 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.39 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.86 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Bradgate

The average monthly solar radiation level in Bradgate, IA, of 4.89 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: Bradgate vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Bradgate

  • Sunrise/Sunset for April 23, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:20 am
    • Sunset: 8:11 pm
    • Length of Day: 13:51
Solar Energy Statistics for Bradgate

Best Months for Solar in Bradgate

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.18 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (6.08 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.96 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.52 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Bradgate

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Solar Power Output in Bradgate

The Power of Solar in Bradgate, IA

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Bradgate, IA

Solar Radiation Data in Bradgate

Bradgate (IA) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5650.12 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Bradgate is July with an average of 574.89 kWhac, followed by August at 541.25 kWhac and May at 540.5 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Bradgate (Iowa) are December with an average of 318.95 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 357.6 kWhac and November at 384.81 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Bradgate

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Weather Forecast for Bradgate, IA [5]

Tue Apr 23
59°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 47°F
Max: 59°F
Fresh Breeze: 23 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 42%
Cloud cover: 58%
Wed Apr 24
53°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 41°F
Max: 59°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps N
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 46%
Cloud cover: 67%
Thu Apr 25
63°F
Light Rain
Min: 45°F
Max: 66°F
Fresh Breeze: 20 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 48%
Cloud cover: 78%
Fri Apr 26
56°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 53°F
Max: 67°F
Fresh Breeze: 23 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 96%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat Apr 27
62°F
Light Rain
Min: 54°F
Max: 62°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 74%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Apr 28
55°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 50°F
Max: 56°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps ENE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 90%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Bradgate

About Bradgate

The city of Bradgate, IA in Humboldt County has an approximate population of 86. [6]

Bradgate Solar Power

Bradgate, IA Solar Energy

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

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