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Solar Energy in Wadena, IA

Solar Energy in Wadena

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Wadena with an average of 6.11 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Wadena

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Wadena

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

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Wadena, IA Solar Energy

Solar Power in Wadena, IA

Solar Energy Data in Wadena, IA

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Wadena, IA

Solar Radiation Data in Wadena

Based on historical Wadena, 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 Wadena. [1]

Wadena has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.85 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 4% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.99 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Wadena that are always titled at the latitude of Wadena (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.52 kWh/m2/day, or about 17% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.85 kWh/m2/day and approximately 13% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.99 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 Wadena

Solar Radiation Data in Wadena, IA

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Wadena, IA

Solar Radiation Data in Wadena

Wadena, IA has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.84 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Wadena is July with an average of 6.11 kWh/m2/day, followed by June at 5.87 kWh/m2/day and August at 5.75 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Wadena (Iowa) are December with an average of 2.91 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.36 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.64 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Wadena

The average monthly solar radiation level in Wadena, IA, of 4.84 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: Wadena vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Wadena

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 29, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:52 am
    • Sunset: 7:29 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:37
Solar Energy Statistics for Wadena

Best Months for Solar in Wadena

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.11 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.83 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.48 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.26 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Wadena

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Solar Power Output in Wadena

The Power of Solar in Wadena, IA

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Wadena, IA

Solar Radiation Data in Wadena

Wadena (IA) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5601.1 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Wadena is July with an average of 569.77 kWhac, followed by August at 542.43 kWhac and June at 534.6 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Wadena (Iowa) are December with an average of 309.36 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 355.35 kWhac and November at 368.6 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Wadena

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Wadena Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Wadena, IA [5]

Fri Mar 29
54°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 30°F
Max: 59°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 55%
Cloud cover: 83%
Sat Mar 30
52°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 42°F
Max: 55°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 55%
Cloud cover: 78%
Sun Mar 31
46°F
Light Rain
Min: 41°F
Max: 52°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps ENE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 80%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Apr 1
46°F
Light Rain
Min: 39°F
Max: 46°F
Strong breeze: 25 mps NE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 74%
Cloud cover: 96%
Tue Apr 2
34°F
Rain And Snow
Min: 33°F
Max: 37°F
Strong breeze: 26 mps NE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 99%
Cloud cover: 100%
Wed Apr 3
39°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 25°F
Max: 44°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 87%
Cloud cover: 32%

More about Wadena

About Wadena

The city of Wadena, IA in Fayette County has an approximate population of 262. [6]

Wadena Solar Power

Wadena, IA Solar Energy

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

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