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Solar Energy in Scranton, IA

Solar Energy in Scranton

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

Solar Panels in Scranton

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Scranton

The total length of the day in Scranton, IA today (April 16, 2024) will be 13 hours and 26 minutes. [More]

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Scranton, IA Solar Energy

Solar Power in Scranton, IA

Solar Energy Data in Scranton, IA

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Scranton, IA

Solar Radiation Data in Scranton

Based on historical Scranton, 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 Scranton. [1]

Scranton has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.02 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 7% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.3 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Scranton that are always titled at the latitude of Scranton (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.7 kWh/m2/day, or about 17% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.02 kWh/m2/day and approximately 9% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.3 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 Scranton

Solar Radiation Data in Scranton, IA

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Scranton, IA

Solar Radiation Data in Scranton

Scranton, IA has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.97 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Scranton is August with an average of 6.05 kWh/m2/day, followed by July 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 Scranton (Iowa) are January with an average of 3.26 kWh/m2/day, followed by December with an average of 3.32 kWh/m2/day and February at 4.06 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Scranton

The average monthly solar radiation level in Scranton, IA, of 4.97 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: Scranton vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Scranton

  • Sunrise/Sunset for April 16, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:34 am
    • Sunset: 8:00 pm
    • Length of Day: 13:26
Solar Energy Statistics for Scranton

Best Months for Solar in Scranton

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (6.05 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (6.06 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.99 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.52 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Scranton

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Solar Power Output in Scranton

The Power of Solar in Scranton, IA

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Scranton, IA

Solar Radiation Data in Scranton

Scranton (IA) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5736.84 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Scranton is July with an average of 564.33 kWhac, followed by August at 563.05 kWhac and May at 553.43 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Scranton (Iowa) are January with an average of 344.21 kWhac, followed by December with an average of 346.6 kWhac and February at 374.6 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Scranton

Scranton Electricity Costs

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Scranton Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Scranton, IA [5]

Tue Apr 16
63°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 57°F
Max: 74°F
Strong breeze: 26 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 77%
Cloud cover: 100%
Wed Apr 17
51°F
Light Rain
Min: 47°F
Max: 54°F
Fresh Breeze: 24 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 72%
Cloud cover: 100%
Thu Apr 18
45°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 43°F
Max: 55°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 85%
Cloud cover: 100%
Fri Apr 19
52°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 37°F
Max: 54°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 35%
Cloud cover: 76%
Sat Apr 20
47°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 36°F
Max: 49°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 40%
Cloud cover: 77%
Sun Apr 21
53°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 38°F
Max: 57°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 38%
Cloud cover: 2%

More about Scranton

About Scranton

The city of Scranton, IA in Greene County has an approximate population of 557. [6]

Scranton Solar Power

Scranton, IA Solar Energy

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

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