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Solar Energy in Breda, IA

Solar Energy in Breda

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Breda with an average of 6.26 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Breda

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Breda

The total length of the day in Breda, IA today (April 26, 2024) will be 13 hours and 56 minutes. [More]

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Breda, IA Solar Energy

Solar Power in Breda, IA

Solar Energy Data in Breda, IA

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Breda, IA

Solar Radiation Data in Breda

Based on historical Breda, 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 Breda. [1]

Breda has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.03 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 7% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.33 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Breda that are always titled at the latitude of Breda (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.71 kWh/m2/day, or about 17% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.03 kWh/m2/day and approximately 9% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.33 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 Breda

Solar Radiation Data in Breda, IA

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Breda, IA

Solar Radiation Data in Breda

Breda, IA has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.01 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Breda is July with an average of 6.26 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 6.12 kWh/m2/day and September at 6.08 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Breda (Iowa) are December with an average of 3.08 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.46 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.87 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Breda

The average monthly solar radiation level in Breda, IA, of 5.01 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 27% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 24% 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: Breda vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Breda

  • Sunrise/Sunset for April 26, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:19 am
    • Sunset: 8:15 pm
    • Length of Day: 13:56
Solar Energy Statistics for Breda

Best Months for Solar in Breda

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.26 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (6.1 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (6.13 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.57 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Breda

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Solar Power Output in Breda

The Power of Solar in Breda, IA

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Breda, IA

Solar Radiation Data in Breda

Breda (IA) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5746.49 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Breda is July with an average of 578.31 kWhac, followed by August at 563.35 kWhac and September at 552.3 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Breda (Iowa) are December with an average of 327.34 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 364.16 kWhac and November at 377.71 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Breda

Breda Electricity Costs

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Weather Forecast for Breda, IA [5]

Fri Apr 26
52°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 47°F
Max: 64°F
Fresh Breeze: 22 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 96%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat Apr 27
65°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 55°F
Max: 70°F
Fresh Breeze: 20 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 65%
Cloud cover: 70%
Sun Apr 28
60°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 55°F
Max: 73°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 92%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Apr 29
54°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 43°F
Max: 62°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 66%
Cloud cover: 89%
Tue Apr 30
69°F
Light Rain
Min: 53°F
Max: 69°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 47%
Cloud cover: 97%
Wed May 1
64°F
Light Rain
Min: 49°F
Max: 68°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps ESE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 42%
Cloud cover: 98%

More about Breda

About Breda

The city of Breda, IA in Carroll County has an approximate population of 483. [6]

Breda Solar Power

Breda, IA Solar Energy

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

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