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Solar Energy in Westwood, IA

Solar Energy in Westwood

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Westwood with an average of 6.16 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Westwood

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Westwood

The total length of the day in Westwood, IA today (March 29, 2024) will be 12 hours and 35 minutes. [More]

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Westwood, IA Solar Energy

Solar Power in Westwood, IA

Solar Energy Data in Westwood, IA

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Westwood, IA

Solar Radiation Data in Westwood

Based on historical Westwood, 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 Westwood. [1]

Westwood has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.03 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 3% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.15 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Westwood that are always titled at the latitude of Westwood (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.7 kWh/m2/day, or about 17% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.03 kWh/m2/day and approximately 13% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.15 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 Westwood

Solar Radiation Data in Westwood, IA

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Westwood, IA

Solar Radiation Data in Westwood

Westwood, IA has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.92 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Westwood is July with an average of 6.16 kWh/m2/day, followed by September at 6.07 kWh/m2/day and August at 6.01 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Westwood (Iowa) are December with an average of 3.06 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.63 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.91 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Westwood

The average monthly solar radiation level in Westwood, IA, of 4.92 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 25% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 26% 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: Westwood vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Westwood

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 29, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:53 am
    • Sunset: 7:28 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:35
Solar Energy Statistics for Westwood

Best Months for Solar in Westwood

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.16 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.86 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.5 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.31 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Westwood

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Solar Power Output in Westwood

The Power of Solar in Westwood, IA

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Westwood, IA

Solar Radiation Data in Westwood

Westwood (IA) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5626.67 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Westwood is July with an average of 561.23 kWhac, followed by August at 552.14 kWhac and September at 550.79 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Westwood (Iowa) are December with an average of 322.71 kWhac, followed by February with an average of 371.63 kWhac and January at 378.54 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Westwood

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Westwood Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Westwood, IA [5]

Fri Mar 29
64°F
Light Rain
Min: 41°F
Max: 66°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 54%
Cloud cover: 92%
Sat Mar 30
58°F
Light Rain
Min: 50°F
Max: 60°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 66%
Cloud cover: 57%
Sun Mar 31
49°F
Light Rain
Min: 45°F
Max: 51°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps NE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 93%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Apr 1
48°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 44°F
Max: 50°F
Fresh Breeze: 19 mps ENE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 97%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 2
38°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 37°F
Max: 51°F
Fresh Breeze: 23 mps N
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 90%
Cloud cover: 100%
Wed Apr 3
49°F
Few Clouds
Min: 30°F
Max: 53°F
Moderate breeze: 12 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 52%
Cloud cover: 11%

More about Westwood

About Westwood

The city of Westwood, IA in Henry County has an approximate population of 112. [6]

Westwood Solar Power

Westwood, IA Solar Energy

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

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