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Solar Energy in Fordville, ND

Solar Energy in Fordville

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

Solar Panels in Fordville

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Fordville

The total length of the day in Fordville, ND today (March 29, 2024) will be 12 hours and 44 minutes. [More]

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Fordville, ND Solar Energy

Solar Power in Fordville, ND

Solar Energy Data in Fordville, ND

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Fordville, ND

Solar Radiation Data in Fordville

Based on historical Fordville, 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 Fordville. [1]

Fordville has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.62 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 11% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.07 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Fordville that are always titled at the latitude of Fordville (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.32 kWh/m2/day, or about 19% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.62 kWh/m2/day and approximately 6% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.07 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 Fordville

Solar Radiation Data in Fordville, ND

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Fordville, ND

Solar Radiation Data in Fordville

Fordville, ND has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.65 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Fordville is July with an average of 6.45 kWh/m2/day, followed by June at 5.99 kWh/m2/day and August at 5.96 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Fordville (North Dakota) are December with an average of 2.38 kWh/m2/day, followed by November with an average of 2.82 kWh/m2/day and January at 2.92 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Fordville

The average monthly solar radiation level in Fordville, ND, of 4.65 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 18% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 30% 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: Fordville vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Fordville

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 29, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:13 am
    • Sunset: 7:57 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:44
Solar Energy Statistics for Fordville

Best Months for Solar in Fordville

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.45 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (6 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (6.33 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.39 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Fordville

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Solar Power Output in Fordville

The Power of Solar in Fordville, ND

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Fordville, ND

Solar Radiation Data in Fordville

Fordville (ND) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5425.82 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Fordville is July with an average of 611.93 kWhac, followed by April at 561.62 kWhac and August at 558.56 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Fordville (North Dakota) are December with an average of 256 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 285.81 kWhac and January at 319.21 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Fordville

Fordville Electricity Costs

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Fordville Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Fordville, ND [5]

Fri Mar 29
29°F
Snow
Min: 24°F
Max: 32°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps ESE
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 84%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat Mar 30
35°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 25°F
Max: 38°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 64%
Cloud cover: 9%
Sun Mar 31
34°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 24°F
Max: 37°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps N
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 46%
Cloud cover: 3%
Mon Apr 1
37°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 27°F
Max: 41°F
Light breeze: 6 mps ENE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 51%
Cloud cover: 51%
Tue Apr 2
45°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 31°F
Max: 48°F
Fresh Breeze: 18 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 50%
Cloud cover: 68%
Wed Apr 3
51°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 34°F
Max: 56°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 38%
Cloud cover: 64%

More about Fordville

About Fordville

The city of Fordville, ND in Walsh County has an approximate population of 212. [6]

Fordville Solar Power

Fordville, ND Solar Energy

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

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