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Solar Energy in Grafton, ND

Solar Energy in Grafton

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Grafton with an average of 6.43 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Grafton

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Grafton

The total length of the day in Grafton, ND today (March 28, 2024) will be 12 hours and 41 minutes. [More]

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Grafton, ND Solar Energy

Solar Power in Grafton, ND

Solar Energy Data in Grafton, ND

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Grafton, ND

Solar Radiation Data in Grafton

Based on historical Grafton, 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 Grafton. [1]

Grafton has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.62 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 12% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.1 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Grafton that are always titled at the latitude of Grafton (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.35 kWh/m2/day, or about 20% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.62 kWh/m2/day and approximately 6% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.1 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 Grafton

Solar Radiation Data in Grafton, ND

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Grafton, ND

Solar Radiation Data in Grafton

Grafton, ND has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.67 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Grafton is July with an average of 6.43 kWh/m2/day, followed by June at 5.97 kWh/m2/day and August at 5.95 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Grafton (North Dakota) are December with an average of 2.3 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 2.77 kWh/m2/day and November at 3 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Grafton

The average monthly solar radiation level in Grafton, ND, of 4.67 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 19% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 29% 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: Grafton vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Grafton

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 28, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:13 am
    • Sunset: 7:54 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:41
Solar Energy Statistics for Grafton

Best Months for Solar in Grafton

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.43 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (6.01 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (6.34 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.4 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Grafton

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Solar Power Output in Grafton

The Power of Solar in Grafton, ND

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Grafton, ND

Solar Radiation Data in Grafton

Grafton (ND) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5435.45 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Grafton is July with an average of 598.89 kWhac, followed by May at 567.61 kWhac and April at 566.32 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Grafton (North Dakota) are December with an average of 248.3 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 302.02 kWhac and January at 302.39 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Grafton

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Grafton Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Grafton, ND [5]

Thu Mar 28
31°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 14°F
Max: 36°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 41%
Cloud cover: 3%
Fri Mar 29
31°F
Snow
Min: 25°F
Max: 32°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps ESE
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 74%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat Mar 30
31°F
Snow
Min: 24°F
Max: 33°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 89%
Cloud cover: 47%
Sun Mar 31
31°F
Few Clouds
Min: 22°F
Max: 33°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 73%
Cloud cover: 19%
Mon Apr 1
34°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 22°F
Max: 37°F
Light breeze: 4 mps ENE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 66%
Cloud cover: 29%
Tue Apr 2
42°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 27°F
Max: 45°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 64%
Cloud cover: 62%

More about Grafton

About Grafton

The city of Grafton, ND in Walsh County has an approximate population of 4,284. [6]

Grafton Solar Power

Grafton, ND Solar Energy

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

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