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Solar Energy in Parnell, IA

Solar Energy in Parnell

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Parnell with an average of 6.17 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Parnell

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Parnell

The total length of the day in Parnell, IA today (April 19, 2024) will be 13 hours and 35 minutes. [More]

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Parnell, IA Solar Energy

Solar Power in Parnell, IA

Solar Energy Data in Parnell, IA

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Parnell, IA

Solar Radiation Data in Parnell

Based on historical Parnell, 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 Parnell. [1]

Parnell has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.96 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 2% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.06 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Parnell that are always titled at the latitude of Parnell (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.6 kWh/m2/day, or about 16% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.96 kWh/m2/day and approximately 13% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.06 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 Parnell

Solar Radiation Data in Parnell, IA

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Parnell, IA

Solar Radiation Data in Parnell

Parnell, IA has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.94 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Parnell is July with an average of 6.17 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 6.01 kWh/m2/day and September at 5.91 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Parnell (Iowa) are December with an average of 2.97 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.52 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.89 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Parnell

The average monthly solar radiation level in Parnell, IA, of 4.94 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 26% 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: Parnell vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Parnell

  • Sunrise/Sunset for April 19, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:19 am
    • Sunset: 7:54 pm
    • Length of Day: 13:35
Solar Energy Statistics for Parnell

Best Months for Solar in Parnell

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.17 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.88 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.59 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.32 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Parnell

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Solar Power Output in Parnell

The Power of Solar in Parnell, IA

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Parnell, IA

Solar Radiation Data in Parnell

Parnell (IA) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5662.26 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Parnell is July with an average of 578.84 kWhac, followed by August at 557.93 kWhac and September at 540.43 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Parnell (Iowa) are December with an average of 314.47 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 369.43 kWhac and February at 379.15 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Parnell

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Parnell Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Parnell, IA [5]

Fri Apr 19
50°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 36°F
Max: 53°F
Fresh Breeze: 20 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 41%
Cloud cover: 70%
Sat Apr 20
47°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 34°F
Max: 50°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 47%
Cloud cover: 49%
Sun Apr 21
53°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 35°F
Max: 56°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 39%
Cloud cover: 0%
Mon Apr 22
58°F
Light Rain
Min: 39°F
Max: 59°F
Fresh Breeze: 19 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 51%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 23
60°F
Light Rain
Min: 44°F
Max: 60°F
Fresh Breeze: 21 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 48%
Cloud cover: 59%
Wed Apr 24
48°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 34°F
Max: 52°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps N
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 38%
Cloud cover: 85%

More about Parnell

About Parnell

The city of Parnell, IA in Iowa County has an approximate population of 193. [6]

Parnell Solar Power

Parnell, IA Solar Energy

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

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