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Solar Energy in Griswold, IA

Solar Energy in Griswold

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

Solar Panels in Griswold

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Griswold

The total length of the day in Griswold, IA today (April 23, 2024) will be 13 hours and 45 minutes. [More]

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Griswold, IA Solar Energy

Solar Power in Griswold, IA

Solar Energy Data in Griswold, IA

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Griswold, IA

Solar Radiation Data in Griswold

Based on historical Griswold, 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 Griswold. [1]

Griswold 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 4.35 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Griswold that are always titled at the latitude of Griswold (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.78 kWh/m2/day, or about 17% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.08 kWh/m2/day and approximately 10% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.35 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 Griswold

Solar Radiation Data in Griswold, IA

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Griswold, IA

Solar Radiation Data in Griswold

Griswold, IA has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.11 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Griswold is July with an average of 6.23 kWh/m2/day, followed by June at 6.07 kWh/m2/day and August at 6.04 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Griswold (Iowa) are December with an average of 3.52 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.55 kWh/m2/day and November at 4.1 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Griswold

The average monthly solar radiation level in Griswold, IA, of 5.11 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 30% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 23% 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: Griswold vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Griswold

  • Sunrise/Sunset for April 23, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:26 am
    • Sunset: 8:11 pm
    • Length of Day: 13:45
Solar Energy Statistics for Griswold

Best Months for Solar in Griswold

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.23 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.92 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.82 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.39 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Griswold

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Solar Power Output in Griswold

The Power of Solar in Griswold, IA

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Griswold, IA

Solar Radiation Data in Griswold

Griswold (IA) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5858.41 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Griswold is July with an average of 581.61 kWhac, followed by August at 560.93 kWhac and June at 549.54 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Griswold (Iowa) are January with an average of 370.9 kWhac, followed by December with an average of 371.23 kWhac and November at 397.65 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Griswold

Griswold Electricity Costs

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Griswold Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Griswold, IA [5]

Tue Apr 23
64°F
Light Rain
Min: 50°F
Max: 65°F
Fresh Breeze: 22 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 36%
Cloud cover: 35%
Wed Apr 24
58°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 42°F
Max: 63°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 52%
Cloud cover: 71%
Thu Apr 25
58°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 49°F
Max: 59°F
Fresh Breeze: 21 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 73%
Cloud cover: 100%
Fri Apr 26
66°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 53°F
Max: 71°F
Strong breeze: 27 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 87%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat Apr 27
70°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 54°F
Max: 74°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 58%
Cloud cover: 35%
Sun Apr 28
66°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 55°F
Max: 68°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 85%
Cloud cover: 97%

More about Griswold

About Griswold

The city of Griswold, IA in Cass County has an approximate population of 1,036. [6]

Griswold Solar Power

Griswold, IA Solar Energy

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

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