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Solar Power in 57005 (Brandon, SD)

Solar Energy in 57005

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in 57005 with an average of 6.45 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 57005

Solar panels in 57005 that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 57005

The total length of the day in 57005 (Brandon, SD) today (May 01, 2024) will be 14 hours and 14 minutes. [More]

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57005 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 57005 (Brandon, SD)

Solar Energy Data for 57005

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 57005.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 57005

Solar Radiation Data in 57005

Based on historical 57005 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 57005. [1]

The region associated with 57005 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.98 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 9% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.35 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 57005 that are always titled at the latitude of Brandon (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.71 kWh/m2/day, or about 18% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.98 kWh/m2/day and approximately 8% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.35 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 57005

Solar Radiation Data in 57005

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 57005.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 57005

Solar Radiation Data in 57005

The region associated with 57005 has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.02 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 57005 is July with an average of 6.45 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 6.1 kWh/m2/day and June at 6.03 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 57005 are December with an average of 3.08 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.38 kWh/m2/day and November at 4 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 57005 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 57005

The average monthly solar radiation level in 57005, of 5.02 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 28% 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: 57005 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 57005 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 57005

Sunrise / Sunset in 57005

  • Sunrise/Sunset for May 01, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:16 am
    • Sunset: 8:30 pm
    • Length of Day: 14:14
Solar Energy Statistics for 57005

Best Months for Solar in 57005

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.45 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (6.18 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (6.32 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.65 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 57005

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 57005 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 57005

The Power of Solar in 57005

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 57005. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 57005. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 57005

Solar Radiation Data in 57005

57005 has a average annual solar AC output value of 5777.31 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 57005 is July with an average of 599.41 kWhac, followed by August at 567.08 kWhac and June at 546.28 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 57005 are December with an average of 326.55 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 355.16 kWhac and February at 392.14 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 57005 [5]

Wed May 1
59°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 43°F
Max: 63°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 47%
Cloud cover: 59%
Thu May 2
55°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 48°F
Max: 59°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps NE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 79%
Cloud cover: 99%
Fri May 3
64°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 44°F
Max: 64°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps N
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 50%
Cloud cover: 39%
Sat May 4
58°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 44°F
Max: 61°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 51%
Cloud cover: 56%
Sun May 5
63°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 44°F
Max: 65°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 49%
Cloud cover: 0%
Mon May 6
67°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 51°F
Max: 72°F
High wind, near gale: 35 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 75%
Cloud cover: 94%

More about 57005

About 57005

The ZIP code 57005 is associated with the city of Brandon in Minnehaha County in South Dakota.

57005 Solar Power

57005 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 57005, or for more solar-related resources for SD, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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