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Solar Energy in Draper, SD

Solar Energy in Draper

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Solar Panels in Draper

Solar panels in Draper that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in Draper

The total length of the day in Draper, SD today (October 27, 2025) will be 10 hours and 29 minutes. [More]

Solar Power in Draper, SD

Solar Energy Data in Draper, SD

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Solar Energy Analysis for Draper, SD

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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 Draper

Solar Radiation Data in Draper, SD

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Solar Radiation Analysis for Draper, SD

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

Solar Power Levels in Draper

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Solar Power: Draper vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average Draper solar radiation levels compare to average levels in a city with historcially high levels (NV) and a city with historically low levels (WA). ^[1]

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Solar Data & Statistics for Draper

Sunrise / Sunset in Draper

Sunrise/Sunset for October 27, 2025 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 8:11 am
- Sunset: 6:40 pm
- Length of Day: 10:29

Best Months for Solar in Draper

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Solar Panel Installs in Draper

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Solar Power Output in Draper

The Power of Solar in Draper, SD

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

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Solar Output Analysis for Draper, SD

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Cost of Utilities in Draper

Draper Electricity Costs

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Solar Power Poll: Draper

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Draper Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Draper, SD ^[5]

Mon Oct 27

58°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 43°F
Max: 62°F

Fresh Breeze: 22 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 53%
Cloud cover: 99%

Tue Oct 28

51°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 42°F
Max: 52°F

Fresh Breeze: 22 mps N
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 34%
Cloud cover: 93%

Wed Oct 29

47°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 34°F
Max: 50°F

Moderate breeze: 16 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 37%
Cloud cover: 1%

Thu Oct 30

54°F

Scattered Clouds
Min: 37°F
Max: 57°F

Moderate breeze: 13 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 33%
Cloud cover: 43%

Fri Oct 31

43°F

Broken Clouds
Min: 34°F
Max: 45°F

Moderate breeze: 16 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 45%
Cloud cover: 52%

Sat Nov 1

42°F

Scattered Clouds
Min: 29°F
Max: 46°F

Gentle Breeze: 9 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 46%
Cloud cover: 32%

More about Draper

About Draper

The town of Draper, SD in Jones County has an approximate population of 82. ^[6]

Draper, SD Solar Energy

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