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Solar Energy in Wahpeton, IA

Solar Energy in Wahpeton

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Wahpeton with an average of 6.37 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Wahpeton

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Wahpeton

The total length of the day in Wahpeton, IA today (April 23, 2024) will be 13 hours and 53 minutes. [More]

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Wahpeton, IA Solar Energy

Solar Power in Wahpeton, IA

Solar Energy Data in Wahpeton, IA

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Wahpeton, IA

Solar Radiation Data in Wahpeton

Based on historical Wahpeton, 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 Wahpeton. [1]

Wahpeton has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.96 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 8% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.29 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Wahpeton that are always titled at the latitude of Wahpeton (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.65 kWh/m2/day, or about 17% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.96 kWh/m2/day and approximately 8% 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 Wahpeton

Solar Radiation Data in Wahpeton, IA

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Wahpeton, IA

Solar Radiation Data in Wahpeton

Wahpeton, IA has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.95 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Wahpeton is July with an average of 6.37 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 5.95 kWh/m2/day and September at 5.76 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Wahpeton (Iowa) are December with an average of 3.19 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.29 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.88 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Wahpeton

The average monthly solar radiation level in Wahpeton, IA, of 4.95 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: Wahpeton vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Wahpeton

  • Sunrise/Sunset for April 23, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:22 am
    • Sunset: 8:15 pm
    • Length of Day: 13:53
Solar Energy Statistics for Wahpeton

Best Months for Solar in Wahpeton

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.37 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (6.14 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (6.19 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.59 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Wahpeton

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Solar Power Output in Wahpeton

The Power of Solar in Wahpeton, IA

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Wahpeton, IA

Solar Radiation Data in Wahpeton

Wahpeton (IA) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5722.45 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Wahpeton is July with an average of 590.8 kWhac, followed by May at 556.59 kWhac and August at 555.68 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Wahpeton (Iowa) are December with an average of 340.14 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 347.83 kWhac and February at 377.72 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Wahpeton

Wahpeton Electricity Costs

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Wahpeton Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Wahpeton, IA [5]

Tue Apr 23
59°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 46°F
Max: 61°F
Fresh Breeze: 22 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 46%
Cloud cover: 35%
Wed Apr 24
54°F
Few Clouds
Min: 39°F
Max: 59°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps N
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 47%
Cloud cover: 16%
Thu Apr 25
62°F
Light Rain
Min: 46°F
Max: 66°F
Fresh Breeze: 23 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 51%
Cloud cover: 86%
Fri Apr 26
56°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 51°F
Max: 60°F
Fresh Breeze: 24 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 96%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat Apr 27
61°F
Light Rain
Min: 49°F
Max: 61°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 74%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Apr 28
48°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 45°F
Max: 51°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps NE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 94%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Wahpeton

About Wahpeton

The city of Wahpeton, IA in Dickinson County has an approximate population of 341. [6]

Wahpeton Solar Power

Wahpeton, IA Solar Energy

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

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