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Solar Energy in Waterville, IA

Solar Energy in Waterville

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Waterville with an average of 6.1 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Waterville

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Waterville

The total length of the day in Waterville, IA today (March 29, 2024) will be 12 hours and 38 minutes. [More]

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Waterville, IA Solar Energy

Solar Power in Waterville, IA

Solar Energy Data in Waterville, IA

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Waterville, IA

Solar Radiation Data in Waterville

Based on historical Waterville, 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 Waterville. [1]

Waterville has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.83 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 3% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.95 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Waterville that are always titled at the latitude of Waterville (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.49 kWh/m2/day, or about 17% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.83 kWh/m2/day and approximately 14% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.95 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 Waterville

Solar Radiation Data in Waterville, IA

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Waterville, IA

Solar Radiation Data in Waterville

Waterville, IA has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.77 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Waterville is July with an average of 6.1 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 5.79 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.72 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Waterville (Iowa) are December with an average of 2.82 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.37 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.42 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Waterville

The average monthly solar radiation level in Waterville, IA, of 4.77 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 21% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 28% 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: Waterville vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Waterville

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 29, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:50 am
    • Sunset: 7:28 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:38
Solar Energy Statistics for Waterville

Best Months for Solar in Waterville

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.1 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.88 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.6 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.3 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Waterville

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Solar Power Output in Waterville

The Power of Solar in Waterville, IA

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Waterville, IA

Solar Radiation Data in Waterville

Waterville (IA) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5489.87 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Waterville is July with an average of 568.87 kWhac, followed by May at 542.94 kWhac and August at 542.26 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Waterville (Iowa) are December with an average of 299.6 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 334.88 kWhac and January at 356.94 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Waterville

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Weather Forecast for Waterville, IA [5]

Fri Mar 29
52°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 26°F
Max: 57°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 49%
Cloud cover: 68%
Sat Mar 30
51°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 41°F
Max: 54°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 57%
Cloud cover: 98%
Sun Mar 31
47°F
Light Rain
Min: 39°F
Max: 52°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps ENE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 76%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Apr 1
45°F
Light Rain
Min: 36°F
Max: 45°F
Fresh Breeze: 22 mps NE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 70%
Cloud cover: 92%
Tue Apr 2
34°F
Rain And Snow
Min: 32°F
Max: 37°F
Fresh Breeze: 24 mps ENE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 100%
Cloud cover: 100%
Wed Apr 3
39°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 24°F
Max: 43°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 89%
Cloud cover: 44%

More about Waterville

About Waterville

The city of Waterville, IA in Allamakee County has an approximate population of 144. [6]

Waterville Solar Power

Waterville, IA Solar Energy

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

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