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Solar Energy in Lost Nation, IA

Solar Energy in Lost Nation

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Lost Nation with an average of 6.05 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Lost Nation

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Lost Nation

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

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Lost Nation, IA Solar Energy

Solar Power in Lost Nation, IA

Solar Energy Data in Lost Nation, IA

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Lost Nation, IA

Solar Radiation Data in Lost Nation

Based on historical Lost Nation, 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 Lost Nation. [1]

Lost Nation has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.89 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 1% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.91 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Lost Nation that are always titled at the latitude of Lost Nation (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.5 kWh/m2/day, or about 16% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.89 kWh/m2/day and approximately 15% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.91 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 Lost Nation

Solar Radiation Data in Lost Nation, IA

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in Lost Nation.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Lost Nation, IA

Solar Radiation Data in Lost Nation

Lost Nation, 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 Lost Nation is July with an average of 6.05 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 5.92 kWh/m2/day and September at 5.85 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Lost Nation (Iowa) are December with an average of 3.1 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.17 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.83 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: Lost Nation vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in Lost Nation

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

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average Lost Nation 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 Lost Nation

Sunrise / Sunset in Lost Nation

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 28, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:51 am
    • Sunset: 7:24 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:33
Solar Energy Statistics for Lost Nation

Best Months for Solar in Lost Nation

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.05 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.8 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.42 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.23 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Lost Nation

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Solar Power Output in Lost Nation

The Power of Solar in Lost Nation, IA

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Lost Nation, IA

Solar Radiation Data in Lost Nation

Lost Nation (IA) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5609.67 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Lost Nation is July with an average of 559.5 kWhac, followed by August at 552.83 kWhac and May at 539.94 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Lost Nation (Iowa) are December with an average of 323.24 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 338.25 kWhac and November at 376.21 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Lost Nation

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Lost Nation Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Lost Nation, IA [5]

Thu Mar 28
42°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 28°F
Max: 51°F
Light breeze: 8 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 50%
Cloud cover: 30%
Fri Mar 29
57°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 36°F
Max: 61°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 61%
Cloud cover: 99%
Sat Mar 30
54°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 45°F
Max: 57°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 53%
Cloud cover: 86%
Sun Mar 31
54°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 38°F
Max: 56°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps ENE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 53%
Cloud cover: 72%
Mon Apr 1
50°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 42°F
Max: 51°F
Fresh Breeze: 19 mps ENE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 70%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 2
38°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 36°F
Max: 41°F
Fresh Breeze: 23 mps NE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 91%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Lost Nation

About Lost Nation

The city of Lost Nation, IA in Clinton County has an approximate population of 446. [6]

Lost Nation Solar Power

Lost Nation, IA Solar Energy

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

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