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Solar Energy in New Town, ND

Solar Energy in New Town

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in New Town with an average of 6.83 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in New Town

Solar panels in New Town 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 Town

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

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New Town, ND Solar Energy

Solar Power in New Town, ND

Solar Energy Data in New Town, ND

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for New Town, ND

Solar Radiation Data in New Town

Based on historical New Town, 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 Town. [1]

New Town has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.79 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 13% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.38 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in New Town that are always titled at the latitude of New Town (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.54 kWh/m2/day, or about 20% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.79 kWh/m2/day and approximately 4% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.38 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 Town

Solar Radiation Data in New Town, ND

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for New Town, ND

Solar Radiation Data in New Town

New Town, 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 Town is July with an average of 6.83 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 6.35 kWh/m2/day and June at 6.08 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in New Town (North Dakota) are December with an average of 2.57 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 2.89 kWh/m2/day and November at 2.95 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in New Town

The average monthly solar radiation level in New Town, 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 Town vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in New Town

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 29, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:32 am
    • Sunset: 8:16 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:44
Solar Energy Statistics for New Town

Best Months for Solar in New Town

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.83 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (6.51 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (7.41 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.9 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in New Town

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Solar Power Output in New Town

The Power of Solar in New Town, ND

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for New Town, ND

Solar Radiation Data in New Town

New Town (ND) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5532.41 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in New Town is July with an average of 626.44 kWhac, followed by August at 593.25 kWhac and May at 581.66 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in New Town (North Dakota) are December with an average of 271.68 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 298.75 kWhac and January at 307.7 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in New Town

New Town Electricity Costs

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New Town Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for New Town, ND [5]

Fri Mar 29
33°F
Snow
Min: 24°F
Max: 35°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps ESE
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 98%
Cloud cover: 91%
Sat Mar 30
28°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 18°F
Max: 30°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 83%
Cloud cover: 64%
Sun Mar 31
25°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 14°F
Max: 28°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps E
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 69%
Cloud cover: 8%
Mon Apr 1
32°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 17°F
Max: 35°F
Light breeze: 5 mps ENE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 67%
Cloud cover: 9%
Tue Apr 2
45°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 27°F
Max: 50°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 67%
Cloud cover: 52%
Wed Apr 3
57°F
Few Clouds
Min: 36°F
Max: 64°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 53%
Cloud cover: 12%

More about New Town

About New Town

The city of New Town, ND in Mountrail County has an approximate population of 1,925. [6]

New Town Solar Power

New Town, ND Solar Energy

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

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