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Solar Energy in Fontanelle, IA

Solar Energy in Fontanelle

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Fontanelle with an average of 6.11 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Fontanelle

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Fontanelle

The total length of the day in Fontanelle, IA today (April 20, 2024) will be 13 hours and 37 minutes. [More]

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Fontanelle, IA Solar Energy

Solar Power in Fontanelle, IA

Solar Energy Data in Fontanelle, IA

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Fontanelle, IA

Solar Radiation Data in Fontanelle

Based on historical Fontanelle, 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 Fontanelle. [1]

Fontanelle has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.08 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 6% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.36 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Fontanelle that are always titled at the latitude of Fontanelle (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.77 kWh/m2/day, or about 17% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.08 kWh/m2/day and approximately 9% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.36 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 Fontanelle

Solar Radiation Data in Fontanelle, IA

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Fontanelle, IA

Solar Radiation Data in Fontanelle

Fontanelle, IA has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.99 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Fontanelle is July with an average of 6.11 kWh/m2/day, followed by September at 6.02 kWh/m2/day and August at 5.97 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Fontanelle (Iowa) are December with an average of 3.13 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.7 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.93 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Fontanelle

The average monthly solar radiation level in Fontanelle, IA, of 4.99 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 25% 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: Fontanelle vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Fontanelle

  • Sunrise/Sunset for April 20, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:28 am
    • Sunset: 8:05 pm
    • Length of Day: 13:37
Solar Energy Statistics for Fontanelle

Best Months for Solar in Fontanelle

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.11 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.96 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.89 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.43 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Fontanelle

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Solar Power Output in Fontanelle

The Power of Solar in Fontanelle, IA

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Fontanelle, IA

Solar Radiation Data in Fontanelle

Fontanelle (IA) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5727.6 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Fontanelle is July with an average of 572.34 kWhac, followed by August at 554.14 kWhac and September at 552.22 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Fontanelle (Iowa) are December with an average of 327.29 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 384.9 kWhac and January at 388.03 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Fontanelle

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Fontanelle Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Fontanelle, IA [5]

Sat Apr 20
45°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 32°F
Max: 48°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 46%
Cloud cover: 70%
Sun Apr 21
52°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 33°F
Max: 55°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 37%
Cloud cover: 0%
Mon Apr 22
60°F
Light Rain
Min: 39°F
Max: 63°F
Fresh Breeze: 23 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 58%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 23
59°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 43°F
Max: 59°F
Strong breeze: 25 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 44%
Cloud cover: 33%
Wed Apr 24
49°F
Light Rain
Min: 33°F
Max: 53°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps NNE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 43%
Cloud cover: 74%
Thu Apr 25
57°F
Light Rain
Min: 43°F
Max: 57°F
Strong breeze: 25 mps ESE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 60%
Cloud cover: 33%

More about Fontanelle

About Fontanelle

The city of Fontanelle, IA in Adair County has an approximate population of 672. [6]

Fontanelle Solar Power

Fontanelle, IA Solar Energy

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

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