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Solar Energy in Franklin, IA

Solar Energy in Franklin

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in Franklin with an average of 6.19 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Franklin

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Franklin

The total length of the day in Franklin, IA today (March 28, 2024) will be 12 hours and 33 minutes. [More]

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Franklin, IA Solar Energy

Solar Power in Franklin, IA

Solar Energy Data in Franklin, IA

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Franklin, IA

Solar Radiation Data in Franklin

Based on historical Franklin, 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 Franklin. [1]

Franklin has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.05 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 2% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.14 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Franklin that are always titled at the latitude of Franklin (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.72 kWh/m2/day, or about 17% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.05 kWh/m2/day and approximately 14% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.14 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 Franklin

Solar Radiation Data in Franklin, IA

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Franklin, IA

Solar Radiation Data in Franklin

Franklin, IA has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.02 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Franklin is August with an average of 6.19 kWh/m2/day, followed by September at 6.06 kWh/m2/day and July at 6.03 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Franklin (Iowa) are December with an average of 3.13 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.71 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.74 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Franklin

The average monthly solar radiation level in Franklin, IA, of 5.02 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 28% 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: Franklin vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Franklin

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 28, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:54 am
    • Sunset: 7:27 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:33
Solar Energy Statistics for Franklin

Best Months for Solar in Franklin

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (6.19 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.85 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.44 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.3 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Franklin

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Solar Power Output in Franklin

The Power of Solar in Franklin, IA

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Franklin, IA

Solar Radiation Data in Franklin

Franklin (IA) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5740.81 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Franklin is August with an average of 567.46 kWhac, followed by July at 553.19 kWhac and September at 549.48 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Franklin (Iowa) are December with an average of 329.45 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 363.82 kWhac and January at 388.94 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Franklin

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Franklin Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Franklin, IA [5]

Thu Mar 28
56°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 32°F
Max: 59°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 46%
Cloud cover: 28%
Fri Mar 29
65°F
Light Rain
Min: 45°F
Max: 65°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 53%
Cloud cover: 99%
Sat Mar 30
57°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 48°F
Max: 60°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 49%
Cloud cover: 31%
Sun Mar 31
47°F
Light Rain
Min: 45°F
Max: 48°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps NE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 82%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Apr 1
50°F
Light Rain
Min: 44°F
Max: 53°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps E
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 90%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 2
39°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 37°F
Max: 50°F
Fresh Breeze: 22 mps N
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 89%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Franklin

About Franklin

The city of Franklin, IA in Lee County has an approximate population of 143. [6]

Franklin Solar Power

Franklin, IA Solar Energy

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

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