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Solar Energy in Stanhope, IA

Solar Energy in Stanhope

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

Solar Panels in Stanhope

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Stanhope

The total length of the day in Stanhope, IA today (March 28, 2024) will be 12 hours and 34 minutes. [More]

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Stanhope, IA Solar Energy

Solar Power in Stanhope, IA

Solar Energy Data in Stanhope, IA

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Stanhope, IA

Solar Radiation Data in Stanhope

Based on historical Stanhope, 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 Stanhope. [1]

Stanhope has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.97 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 5% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.18 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Stanhope that are always titled at the latitude of Stanhope (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.64 kWh/m2/day, or about 17% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.97 kWh/m2/day and approximately 11% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.18 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 Stanhope

Solar Radiation Data in Stanhope, IA

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Stanhope, IA

Solar Radiation Data in Stanhope

Stanhope, 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 Stanhope is August with an average of 6.17 kWh/m2/day, followed by July at 6.15 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 Stanhope (Iowa) are December with an average of 3.28 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.31 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.9 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Stanhope

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

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Stanhope

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 28, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:03 am
    • Sunset: 7:37 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:34
Solar Energy Statistics for Stanhope

Best Months for Solar in Stanhope

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (6.17 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (6.01 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.85 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.45 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Stanhope

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Solar Power Output in Stanhope

The Power of Solar in Stanhope, IA

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Stanhope, IA

Solar Radiation Data in Stanhope

Stanhope (IA) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5709.27 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Stanhope is August with an average of 569.71 kWhac, followed by July at 568.43 kWhac and May at 551.44 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Stanhope (Iowa) are December with an average of 343.66 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 349.04 kWhac and February at 379.14 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Stanhope

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Stanhope Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Stanhope, IA [5]

Thu Mar 28
45°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 28°F
Max: 51°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps E
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 52%
Cloud cover: 2%
Fri Mar 29
59°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 39°F
Max: 60°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 60%
Cloud cover: 68%
Sat Mar 30
50°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 37°F
Max: 53°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 44%
Cloud cover: 59%
Sun Mar 31
51°F
Light Rain
Min: 38°F
Max: 55°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps NE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 52%
Cloud cover: 85%
Mon Apr 1
46°F
Light Rain
Min: 43°F
Max: 47°F
Fresh Breeze: 18 mps ENE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 79%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 2
43°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 38°F
Max: 50°F
Strong breeze: 28 mps NE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 72%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Stanhope

About Stanhope

The city of Stanhope, IA in Hamilton County has an approximate population of 422. [6]

Stanhope Solar Power

Stanhope, IA Solar Energy

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

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