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Solar Power in 57059 (Scotland, SD)

Solar Energy in 57059

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in 57059 with an average of 6.48 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 57059

Solar panels in 57059 that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 57059

The total length of the day in 57059 (Scotland, SD) today (May 03, 2024) will be 14 hours and 18 minutes. [More]

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57059 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 57059 (Scotland, SD)

Solar Energy Data for 57059

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 57059.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 57059

Solar Radiation Data in 57059

Based on historical 57059 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 57059. [1]

The region associated with 57059 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.09 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 11% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.61 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 57059 that are always titled at the latitude of Scotland (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.88 kWh/m2/day, or about 19% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.09 kWh/m2/day and approximately 6% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.61 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 57059

Solar Radiation Data in 57059

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 57059.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 57059

Solar Radiation Data in 57059

The region associated with 57059 has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.09 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 57059 is July with an average of 6.48 kWh/m2/day, followed by June at 6.32 kWh/m2/day and August at 6.28 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 57059 are December with an average of 3.11 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.39 kWh/m2/day and November at 4.07 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 57059 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 57059

The average monthly solar radiation level in 57059, of 5.09 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 30% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 23% 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: 57059 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 57059 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 57059

Sunrise / Sunset in 57059

  • Sunrise/Sunset for May 03, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:18 am
    • Sunset: 8:36 pm
    • Length of Day: 14:18
Solar Energy Statistics for 57059

Best Months for Solar in 57059

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.48 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (6.28 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (6.67 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.75 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 57059

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 57059 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 57059

The Power of Solar in 57059

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 57059. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 57059. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 57059

Solar Radiation Data in 57059

57059 has a average annual solar AC output value of 5841.94 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 57059 is July with an average of 592.52 kWhac, followed by August at 577.99 kWhac and June at 572.75 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 57059 are December with an average of 330.85 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 357.14 kWhac and November at 403.15 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 57059 [5]

Fri May 3
59°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 43°F
Max: 66°F
Strong breeze: 25 mps N
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 45%
Cloud cover: 84%
Sat May 4
57°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 41°F
Max: 60°F
Moderate breeze: 18 mps NNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 49%
Cloud cover: 2%
Sun May 5
63°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 44°F
Max: 66°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 46%
Cloud cover: 0%
Mon May 6
64°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 49°F
Max: 67°F
High wind, near gale: 34 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 80%
Cloud cover: 92%
Tue May 7
67°F
Light Rain
Min: 49°F
Max: 67°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 43%
Cloud cover: 31%
Wed May 8
65°F
Light Rain
Min: 48°F
Max: 65°F
Fresh Breeze: 22 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 54%
Cloud cover: 0%

More about 57059

About 57059

The ZIP code 57059 is associated with the city of Scotland in Bon Homme County in South Dakota.

57059 Solar Power

57059 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 57059, or for more solar-related resources for SD, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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