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Solar Energy in Delaware, IA

Solar Energy in Delaware

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Delaware with an average of 6.12 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Delaware

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Delaware

The total length of the day in Delaware, IA today (April 18, 2024) will be 13 hours and 33 minutes. [More]

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Delaware, IA Solar Energy

Solar Power in Delaware, IA

Solar Energy Data in Delaware, IA

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Delaware, IA

Solar Radiation Data in Delaware

Based on historical Delaware, 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 Delaware. [1]

Delaware has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.88 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 2% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.97 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Delaware that are always titled at the latitude of Delaware (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.51 kWh/m2/day, or about 16% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.88 kWh/m2/day and approximately 14% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.97 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 Delaware

Solar Radiation Data in Delaware, IA

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Delaware, IA

Solar Radiation Data in Delaware

Delaware, 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 Delaware is July with an average of 6.12 kWh/m2/day, followed by June at 5.84 kWh/m2/day and August at 5.83 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Delaware (Iowa) are December with an average of 2.87 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.42 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.83 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Delaware

The average monthly solar radiation level in Delaware, 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: Delaware vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Delaware

  • Sunrise/Sunset for April 18, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:18 am
    • Sunset: 7:51 pm
    • Length of Day: 13:33
Solar Energy Statistics for Delaware

Best Months for Solar in Delaware

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.12 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.82 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.46 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.25 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Delaware

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Solar Power Output in Delaware

The Power of Solar in Delaware, IA

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Delaware, IA

Solar Radiation Data in Delaware

Delaware (IA) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5617.15 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Delaware is July with an average of 568.42 kWhac, followed by August at 545.08 kWhac and May at 542.91 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Delaware (Iowa) are December with an average of 300.33 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 360.45 kWhac and November at 377.16 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Delaware

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Delaware Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Delaware, IA [5]

Thu Apr 18
47°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 41°F
Max: 47°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps NNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 90%
Cloud cover: 100%
Fri Apr 19
49°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 35°F
Max: 50°F
Strong breeze: 24 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 38%
Cloud cover: 1%
Sat Apr 20
45°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 34°F
Max: 47°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 48%
Cloud cover: 60%
Sun Apr 21
53°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 32°F
Max: 55°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 39%
Cloud cover: 0%
Mon Apr 22
57°F
Light Rain
Min: 39°F
Max: 57°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 54%
Cloud cover: 97%
Tue Apr 23
61°F
Light Rain
Min: 39°F
Max: 61°F
Fresh Breeze: 21 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 48%
Cloud cover: 87%

More about Delaware

About Delaware

The city of Delaware, IA in Delaware County has an approximate population of 159. [6]

Delaware Solar Power

Delaware, IA Solar Energy

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

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Solar cells convert sunlight into electricity through a physical process known as the photovoltaic effect.

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