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Solar Energy in Dodge, ND

Solar Energy in Dodge

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Dodge with an average of 6.81 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Dodge

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Dodge

The total length of the day in Dodge, ND today (March 19, 2024) will be 12 hours and 9 minutes. [More]

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Dodge, ND Solar Energy

Solar Power in Dodge, ND

Solar Energy Data in Dodge, ND

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Dodge, ND

Solar Radiation Data in Dodge

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

Dodge has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.84 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 15% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.5 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Dodge that are always titled at the latitude of Dodge (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.62 kWh/m2/day, or about 20% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.84 kWh/m2/day and approximately 3% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.5 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 Dodge

Solar Radiation Data in Dodge, ND

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Dodge, ND

Solar Radiation Data in Dodge

Dodge, ND has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.85 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Dodge is July with an average of 6.81 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 6.48 kWh/m2/day and June at 6.18 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Dodge (North Dakota) are December with an average of 2.55 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 2.8 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.22 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Dodge

The average monthly solar radiation level in Dodge, ND, of 4.85 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 23% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 27% 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: Dodge vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Dodge

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 19, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:51 am
    • Sunset: 7:00 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:9
Solar Energy Statistics for Dodge

Best Months for Solar in Dodge

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.81 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (6.46 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (7.29 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.87 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Dodge

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Solar Power Output in Dodge

The Power of Solar in Dodge, ND

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Dodge, ND

Solar Radiation Data in Dodge

Dodge (ND) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5601.18 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Dodge is July with an average of 633.03 kWhac, followed by August at 600.33 kWhac and May at 579.57 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Dodge (North Dakota) are December with an average of 272.41 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 296.87 kWhac and November at 324.64 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Dodge

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Dodge Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Dodge, ND [5]

Tue Mar 19
42°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 28°F
Max: 43°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 57%
Cloud cover: 82%
Wed Mar 20
25°F
Light Snow
Min: 22°F
Max: 27°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps NNE
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 36%
Cloud cover: 100%
Thu Mar 21
26°F
Snow
Min: 22°F
Max: 27°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps ESE
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 87%
Cloud cover: 100%
Fri Mar 22
21°F
Light Snow
Min: 10°F
Max: 23°F
Moderate breeze: 12 mps NNW
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 72%
Cloud cover: 99%
Sat Mar 23
16°F
Light Snow
Min: 9°F
Max: 20°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps ESE
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 89%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Mar 24
20°F
Snow
Min: 16°F
Max: 22°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps E
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 92%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Dodge

About Dodge

The city of Dodge, ND in Dunn County has an approximate population of 87. [6]

Dodge Solar Power

Dodge, ND Solar Energy

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

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