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Solar Energy in Floyd, IA

Solar Energy in Floyd

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Floyd with an average of 6.23 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Floyd

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Floyd

The total length of the day in Floyd, IA today (March 28, 2024) will be 12 hours and 35 minutes. [More]

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Floyd, IA Solar Energy

Solar Power in Floyd, IA

Solar Energy Data in Floyd, IA

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Floyd, IA

Solar Radiation Data in Floyd

Based on historical Floyd, 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 Floyd. [1]

Floyd has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.85 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 3% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.95 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Floyd that are always titled at the latitude of Floyd (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.47 kWh/m2/day, or about 16% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.85 kWh/m2/day and approximately 13% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.95 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 Floyd

Solar Radiation Data in Floyd, IA

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Floyd, IA

Solar Radiation Data in Floyd

Floyd, IA has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.82 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Floyd is July with an average of 6.23 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 6.16 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.7 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Floyd (Iowa) are December with an average of 2.77 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.29 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.58 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Floyd

The average monthly solar radiation level in Floyd, IA, of 4.82 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: Floyd vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Floyd

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 28, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:58 am
    • Sunset: 7:33 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:35
Solar Energy Statistics for Floyd

Best Months for Solar in Floyd

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.23 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.99 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.78 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.42 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Floyd

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Solar Power Output in Floyd

The Power of Solar in Floyd, IA

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Floyd, IA

Solar Radiation Data in Floyd

Floyd (IA) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5568.21 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Floyd is August with an average of 577.34 kWhac, followed by July at 571.95 kWhac and May at 535.19 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Floyd (Iowa) are December with an average of 291.08 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 353.36 kWhac and January at 353.6 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Floyd

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Floyd Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Floyd, IA [5]

Thu Mar 28
37°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 24°F
Max: 45°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps ENE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 44%
Cloud cover: 0%
Fri Mar 29
53°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 31°F
Max: 58°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 55%
Cloud cover: 66%
Sat Mar 30
47°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 36°F
Max: 51°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 49%
Cloud cover: 75%
Sun Mar 31
49°F
Light Rain
Min: 37°F
Max: 54°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps ENE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 57%
Cloud cover: 95%
Mon Apr 1
49°F
Light Rain
Min: 41°F
Max: 49°F
Fresh Breeze: 23 mps ENE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 56%
Cloud cover: 87%
Tue Apr 2
43°F
Rain And Snow
Min: 34°F
Max: 48°F
Fresh Breeze: 23 mps NE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 61%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Floyd

About Floyd

The city of Floyd, IA in Floyd County has an approximate population of 335. [6]

Floyd Solar Power

Floyd, IA Solar Energy

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

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