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Solar Energy in Ricketts, IA

Solar Energy in Ricketts

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Ricketts with an average of 6.45 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Ricketts

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Ricketts

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

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Ricketts, IA Solar Energy

Solar Power in Ricketts, IA

Solar Energy Data in Ricketts, IA

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Ricketts, IA

Solar Radiation Data in Ricketts

Based on historical Ricketts, 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 Ricketts. [1]

Ricketts has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.07 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 8% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.43 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Ricketts that are always titled at the latitude of Ricketts (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.79 kWh/m2/day, or about 18% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.07 kWh/m2/day and approximately 8% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.43 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 Ricketts

Solar Radiation Data in Ricketts, IA

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Ricketts, IA

Solar Radiation Data in Ricketts

Ricketts, IA has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.05 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Ricketts is July with an average of 6.45 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 5.99 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.9 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Ricketts (Iowa) are December with an average of 3.22 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.63 kWh/m2/day and November at 4.05 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Ricketts

The average monthly solar radiation level in Ricketts, IA, of 5.05 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: Ricketts vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Ricketts

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 29, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:08 am
    • Sunset: 7:45 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:37
Solar Energy Statistics for Ricketts

Best Months for Solar in Ricketts

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.45 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (6.12 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (6.15 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.58 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Ricketts

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Solar Power Output in Ricketts

The Power of Solar in Ricketts, IA

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Ricketts, IA

Solar Radiation Data in Ricketts

Ricketts (IA) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5801.75 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Ricketts is July with an average of 595.27 kWhac, followed by May at 554.68 kWhac and August at 552.13 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Ricketts (Iowa) are December with an average of 334.71 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 379.27 kWhac and February at 389.66 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Ricketts

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Weather Forecast for Ricketts, IA [5]

Fri Mar 29
55°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 41°F
Max: 61°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 63%
Cloud cover: 99%
Sat Mar 30
48°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 36°F
Max: 52°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 50%
Cloud cover: 74%
Sun Mar 31
53°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 40°F
Max: 54°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps ENE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 64%
Cloud cover: 96%
Mon Apr 1
45°F
Light Rain
Min: 43°F
Max: 47°F
Fresh Breeze: 22 mps NE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 88%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 2
39°F
Rain And Snow
Min: 33°F
Max: 45°F
Fresh Breeze: 22 mps N
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 85%
Cloud cover: 98%
Wed Apr 3
50°F
Few Clouds
Min: 31°F
Max: 55°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 44%
Cloud cover: 12%

More about Ricketts

About Ricketts

The city of Ricketts, IA in Crawford County has an approximate population of 145. [6]

Ricketts Solar Power

Ricketts, IA Solar Energy

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

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