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Solar Energy in Peosta, IA

Solar Energy in Peosta

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Peosta with an average of 5.97 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Peosta

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Peosta

The total length of the day in Peosta, IA today (March 29, 2024) will be 12 hours and 37 minutes. [More]

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Peosta, IA Solar Energy

Solar Power in Peosta, IA

Solar Energy Data in Peosta, IA

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Peosta, IA

Solar Radiation Data in Peosta

Based on historical Peosta, 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 Peosta. [1]

Peosta has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.87 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 2% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.96 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Peosta that are always titled at the latitude of Peosta (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.51 kWh/m2/day, or about 17% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.87 kWh/m2/day and approximately 14% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.96 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 Peosta

Solar Radiation Data in Peosta, IA

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Peosta, IA

Solar Radiation Data in Peosta

Peosta, IA has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.82 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Peosta is July with an average of 5.97 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 5.93 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.81 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Peosta (Iowa) are December with an average of 2.92 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.2 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.81 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Peosta

The average monthly solar radiation level in Peosta, IA, of 4.82 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 23% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 27% 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: Peosta vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Peosta

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 29, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:49 am
    • Sunset: 7:26 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:37
Solar Energy Statistics for Peosta

Best Months for Solar in Peosta

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (5.97 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.79 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.43 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.23 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Peosta

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Solar Power Output in Peosta

The Power of Solar in Peosta, IA

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Peosta, IA

Solar Radiation Data in Peosta

Peosta (IA) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5572.91 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Peosta is July with an average of 564.13 kWhac, followed by August at 554.37 kWhac and May at 537.96 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Peosta (Iowa) are December with an average of 311.27 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 340.75 kWhac and November at 374.66 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Peosta

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Peosta Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Peosta, IA [5]

Fri Mar 29
52°F
Light Rain
Min: 29°F
Max: 57°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 54%
Cloud cover: 99%
Sat Mar 30
54°F
Light Rain
Min: 44°F
Max: 56°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps NNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 64%
Cloud cover: 95%
Sun Mar 31
41°F
Light Rain
Min: 39°F
Max: 45°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps E
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 79%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Apr 1
48°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 39°F
Max: 48°F
Fresh Breeze: 23 mps ENE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 71%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 2
34°F
Rain And Snow
Min: 33°F
Max: 39°F
Fresh Breeze: 23 mps ENE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 99%
Cloud cover: 100%
Wed Apr 3
41°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 29°F
Max: 45°F
Fresh Breeze: 19 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 61%
Cloud cover: 34%

More about Peosta

About Peosta

The city of Peosta, IA in Dubuque County has an approximate population of 1,377. [6]

Peosta Solar Power

Peosta, IA Solar Energy

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

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