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Solar Energy in Rocklake, ND

Solar Energy in Rocklake

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Rocklake with an average of 6.54 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Rocklake

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Rocklake

The total length of the day in Rocklake, ND today (April 19, 2024) will be 14 hours and 2 minutes. [More]

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Rocklake, ND Solar Energy

Solar Power in Rocklake, ND

Solar Energy Data in Rocklake, ND

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Rocklake, ND

Solar Radiation Data in Rocklake

Based on historical Rocklake, 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 Rocklake. [1]

Rocklake has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.63 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 12% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.13 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Rocklake that are always titled at the latitude of Rocklake (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.35 kWh/m2/day, or about 20% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.63 kWh/m2/day and approximately 5% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.13 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 Rocklake

Solar Radiation Data in Rocklake, ND

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Rocklake, ND

Solar Radiation Data in Rocklake

Rocklake, 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 Rocklake is July with an average of 6.54 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 6.18 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.99 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Rocklake (North Dakota) are December with an average of 2.3 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 2.56 kWh/m2/day and November at 2.92 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Rocklake

The average monthly solar radiation level in Rocklake, 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: Rocklake vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Rocklake

  • Sunrise/Sunset for April 19, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:34 am
    • Sunset: 8:36 pm
    • Length of Day: 14:2
Solar Energy Statistics for Rocklake

Best Months for Solar in Rocklake

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.54 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: April (6.21 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (6.64 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.54 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Rocklake

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Solar Power Output in Rocklake

The Power of Solar in Rocklake, ND

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Rocklake, ND

Solar Radiation Data in Rocklake

Rocklake (ND) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5407.4 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Rocklake is July with an average of 602.75 kWhac, followed by August at 574.55 kWhac and April at 559.51 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Rocklake (North Dakota) are December with an average of 245.41 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 279.72 kWhac and November at 295.2 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Rocklake

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Weather Forecast for Rocklake, ND [5]

Fri Apr 19
28°F
Light Snow
Min: 26°F
Max: 35°F
Fresh Breeze: 22 mps NNW
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 59%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat Apr 20
43°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 26°F
Max: 48°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 47%
Cloud cover: 7%
Sun Apr 21
52°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 32°F
Max: 58°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 28%
Cloud cover: 4%
Mon Apr 22
59°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 45°F
Max: 59°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps ENE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 35%
Cloud cover: 51%
Tue Apr 23
44°F
Light Rain
Min: 31°F
Max: 49°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps NNE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 38%
Cloud cover: 10%
Wed Apr 24
53°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 36°F
Max: 57°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 34%
Cloud cover: 2%

More about Rocklake

About Rocklake

The city of Rocklake, ND in Towner County has an approximate population of 101. [6]

Rocklake Solar Power

Rocklake, ND Solar Energy

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

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