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Solar Energy in New Rockford, ND

Solar Energy in New Rockford

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in New Rockford with an average of 6.41 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in New Rockford

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

Sunrise & Sunset in New Rockford

The total length of the day in New Rockford, ND today (March 29, 2024) will be 12 hours and 43 minutes. [More]

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New Rockford, ND Solar Energy

Solar Power in New Rockford, ND

Solar Energy Data in New Rockford, ND

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for New Rockford, ND

Solar Radiation Data in New Rockford

Based on historical New Rockford, 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 New Rockford. [1]

New Rockford has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.73 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 13% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.27 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in New Rockford that are always titled at the latitude of New Rockford (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.45 kWh/m2/day, or about 19% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.73 kWh/m2/day and approximately 4% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.27 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 New Rockford

Solar Radiation Data in New Rockford, ND

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in New Rockford.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for New Rockford, ND

Solar Radiation Data in New Rockford

New Rockford, ND has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.77 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in New Rockford is August with an average of 6.41 kWh/m2/day, followed by July at 6.36 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.96 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in New Rockford (North Dakota) are December with an average of 2.55 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 2.79 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.14 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: New Rockford vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in New Rockford

The average monthly solar radiation level in New Rockford, ND, of 4.77 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 21% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 28% 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: New Rockford vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average New Rockford 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 New Rockford

Sunrise / Sunset in New Rockford

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 29, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:19 am
    • Sunset: 8:02 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:43
Solar Energy Statistics for New Rockford

Best Months for Solar in New Rockford

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (6.41 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (6.21 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (6.78 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.62 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in New Rockford

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Solar Power Output in New Rockford

The Power of Solar in New Rockford, ND

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for New Rockford, ND

Solar Radiation Data in New Rockford

New Rockford (ND) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5545 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in New Rockford is August with an average of 602.09 kWhac, followed by July at 593.03 kWhac and May at 579.87 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in New Rockford (North Dakota) are December with an average of 272.71 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 295.83 kWhac and November at 314.01 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in New Rockford

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New Rockford Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for New Rockford, ND [5]

Fri Mar 29
29°F
Snow
Min: 23°F
Max: 33°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps ESE
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 79%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat Mar 30
32°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 25°F
Max: 35°F
Moderate breeze: 12 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 66%
Cloud cover: 87%
Sun Mar 31
32°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 22°F
Max: 35°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps N
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 44%
Cloud cover: 3%
Mon Apr 1
37°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 27°F
Max: 40°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps NNE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 45%
Cloud cover: 71%
Tue Apr 2
44°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 29°F
Max: 50°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 43%
Cloud cover: 27%
Wed Apr 3
59°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 37°F
Max: 65°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 38%
Cloud cover: 50%

More about New Rockford

About New Rockford

The city of New Rockford, ND in Eddy County has an approximate population of 1,391. [6]

New Rockford Solar Power

New Rockford, ND Solar Energy

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

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