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Solar Energy in Colwell, IA

Solar Energy in Colwell

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Colwell with an average of 6.28 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Colwell

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Colwell

The total length of the day in Colwell, IA today (March 29, 2024) will be 12 hours and 37 minutes. [More]

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Colwell, IA Solar Energy

Solar Power in Colwell, IA

Solar Energy Data in Colwell, IA

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Colwell, IA

Solar Radiation Data in Colwell

Based on historical Colwell, 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 Colwell. [1]

Colwell has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.84 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 3% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.94 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Colwell that are always titled at the latitude of Colwell (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.47 kWh/m2/day, or about 16% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.84 kWh/m2/day and approximately 13% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.94 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 Colwell

Solar Radiation Data in Colwell, IA

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Colwell, IA

Solar Radiation Data in Colwell

Colwell, IA has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.85 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Colwell is July with an average of 6.28 kWh/m2/day, followed by June at 5.94 kWh/m2/day and August at 5.9 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Colwell (Iowa) are December with an average of 2.95 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.5 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.76 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Colwell

The average monthly solar radiation level in Colwell, IA, of 4.85 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 23% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 27% 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: Colwell vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Colwell

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 29, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:56 am
    • Sunset: 7:33 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:37
Solar Energy Statistics for Colwell

Best Months for Solar in Colwell

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.28 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.98 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.78 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.41 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Colwell

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Solar Power Output in Colwell

The Power of Solar in Colwell, IA

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Colwell, IA

Solar Radiation Data in Colwell

Colwell (IA) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5604.31 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Colwell is July with an average of 584.49 kWhac, followed by August at 553.09 kWhac and June at 546.51 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Colwell (Iowa) are December with an average of 313.54 kWhac, followed by February with an average of 366.7 kWhac and November at 369.11 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Colwell

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Weather Forecast for Colwell, IA [5]

Fri Mar 29
49°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 31°F
Max: 57°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 54%
Cloud cover: 91%
Sat Mar 30
49°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 39°F
Max: 52°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 58%
Cloud cover: 87%
Sun Mar 31
50°F
Light Rain
Min: 39°F
Max: 53°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps E
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 63%
Cloud cover: 99%
Mon Apr 1
50°F
Light Rain
Min: 40°F
Max: 50°F
Fresh Breeze: 21 mps ENE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 68%
Cloud cover: 94%
Tue Apr 2
37°F
Rain And Snow
Min: 33°F
Max: 44°F
Fresh Breeze: 23 mps NE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 90%
Cloud cover: 100%
Wed Apr 3
45°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 32°F
Max: 49°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 53%
Cloud cover: 55%

More about Colwell

About Colwell

The city of Colwell, IA in Floyd County has an approximate population of 73. [6]

Colwell Solar Power

Colwell, IA Solar Energy

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

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