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Solar Energy in Oakes, ND

Solar Energy in Oakes

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Oakes with an average of 6.51 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Oakes

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Oakes

The total length of the day in Oakes, ND today (December 26, 2024) will be 8 hours and 42 minutes. [More]

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Oakes, ND Solar Energy

Solar Power in Oakes, ND

Solar Energy Data in Oakes, ND

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Oakes, ND

Solar Radiation Data in Oakes

Based on historical Oakes, 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 Oakes. [1]

Oakes has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.87 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 12% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.4 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Oakes that are always titled at the latitude of Oakes (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.6 kWh/m2/day, or about 19% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.87 kWh/m2/day and approximately 5% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.4 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 Oakes

Solar Radiation Data in Oakes, ND

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Oakes, ND

Solar Radiation Data in Oakes

Oakes, ND has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.88 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Oakes is July with an average of 6.51 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 6.43 kWh/m2/day and June at 6.13 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Oakes (North Dakota) are December with an average of 2.63 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 2.94 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.56 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Oakes

The average monthly solar radiation level in Oakes, ND, of 4.88 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 24% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 26% 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: Oakes vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Oakes

  • Sunrise/Sunset for December 26, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 8:12 am
    • Sunset: 4:54 pm
    • Length of Day: 8:42
Solar Energy Statistics for Oakes

Best Months for Solar in Oakes

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.51 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (6.28 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (6.91 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.72 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Oakes

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Solar Power Output in Oakes

The Power of Solar in Oakes, ND

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Oakes, ND

Solar Radiation Data in Oakes

Oakes (ND) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5618.74 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Oakes is July with an average of 603.5 kWhac, followed by August at 593.98 kWhac and May at 570.04 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Oakes (North Dakota) are December with an average of 283.75 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 315.06 kWhac and November at 352.97 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Oakes

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Oakes Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Oakes, ND [5]

Thu Dec 26
31°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 23°F
Max: 33°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 91%
Cloud cover: 28%
Fri Dec 27
34°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 26°F
Max: 35°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 99%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat Dec 28
33°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 20°F
Max: 34°F
Light breeze: 6 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 80%
Cloud cover: 67%
Sun Dec 29
33°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 18°F
Max: 34°F
Light breeze: 7 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 90%
Cloud cover: 59%
Mon Dec 30
23°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 15°F
Max: 24°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 88%
Cloud cover: 99%
Tue Dec 31
18°F
Few Clouds
Min: 10°F
Max: 19°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 83%
Cloud cover: 12%

More about Oakes

About Oakes

The city of Oakes, ND in Dickey County has an approximate population of 1,856. [6]

Oakes Solar Power

Oakes, ND Solar Energy

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

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