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Solar Energy in Unionville, IA

Solar Energy in Unionville

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Unionville with an average of 6 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Unionville

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Unionville

The total length of the day in Unionville, IA today (March 28, 2024) will be 12 hours and 32 minutes. [More]

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Unionville, IA Solar Energy

Solar Power in Unionville, IA

Solar Energy Data in Unionville, IA

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Unionville, IA

Solar Radiation Data in Unionville

Based on historical Unionville, 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 Unionville. [1]

Unionville has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.06 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 5% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.29 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Unionville that are always titled at the latitude of Unionville (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.77 kWh/m2/day, or about 17% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.06 kWh/m2/day and approximately 11% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.29 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 Unionville

Solar Radiation Data in Unionville, IA

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Unionville, IA

Solar Radiation Data in Unionville

Unionville, IA has a average annual solar radiation value of 5 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Unionville is July with an average of 6 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 5.99 kWh/m2/day and September at 5.97 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Unionville (Iowa) are December with an average of 3.16 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.64 kWh/m2/day and November at 4.07 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Unionville

The average monthly solar radiation level in Unionville, IA, of 5 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 27% 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: Unionville vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Unionville

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 28, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:59 am
    • Sunset: 7:31 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:32
Solar Energy Statistics for Unionville

Best Months for Solar in Unionville

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.79 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.5 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.25 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Unionville

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Solar Power Output in Unionville

The Power of Solar in Unionville, IA

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Unionville, IA

Solar Radiation Data in Unionville

Unionville (IA) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5723.72 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Unionville is August with an average of 553.82 kWhac, followed by July at 550.49 kWhac and September at 545.48 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Unionville (Iowa) are December with an average of 331.96 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 383.19 kWhac and November at 398.48 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Unionville

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Weather Forecast for Unionville, IA [5]

Thu Mar 28
55°F
Few Clouds
Min: 31°F
Max: 59°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 50%
Cloud cover: 21%
Fri Mar 29
62°F
Light Rain
Min: 43°F
Max: 62°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 59%
Cloud cover: 90%
Sat Mar 30
54°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 44°F
Max: 58°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 61%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Mar 31
49°F
Light Rain
Min: 43°F
Max: 49°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps ENE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 85%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Apr 1
55°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 45°F
Max: 60°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps ESE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 95%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 2
39°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 36°F
Max: 55°F
Fresh Breeze: 21 mps N
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 84%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Unionville

About Unionville

The city of Unionville, IA in Appanoose County has an approximate population of 102. [6]

Unionville Solar Power

Unionville, IA Solar Energy

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

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