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Solar Energy in Underwood, ND

Solar Energy in Underwood

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Underwood with an average of 6.85 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Underwood

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Underwood

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

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Underwood, ND Solar Energy

Solar Power in Underwood, ND

Solar Energy Data in Underwood, ND

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Underwood, ND

Solar Radiation Data in Underwood

Based on historical Underwood, 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 Underwood. [1]

Underwood has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.81 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 14% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.42 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Underwood that are always titled at the latitude of Underwood (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.57 kWh/m2/day, or about 20% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.81 kWh/m2/day and approximately 3% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.42 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 Underwood

Solar Radiation Data in Underwood, ND

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Underwood, ND

Solar Radiation Data in Underwood

Underwood, ND has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.83 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Underwood is July with an average of 6.85 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 6.3 kWh/m2/day and June at 6.15 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Underwood (North Dakota) are December with an average of 2.58 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 2.9 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.28 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Underwood

The average monthly solar radiation level in Underwood, ND, of 4.83 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 23% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 27% 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: Underwood vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Underwood

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 29, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:27 am
    • Sunset: 8:10 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:43
Solar Energy Statistics for Underwood

Best Months for Solar in Underwood

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.85 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (6.4 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (7.15 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.79 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Underwood

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Solar Power Output in Underwood

The Power of Solar in Underwood, ND

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Underwood, ND

Solar Radiation Data in Underwood

Underwood (ND) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5604.88 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Underwood is July with an average of 636.44 kWhac, followed by August at 586.17 kWhac and May at 570.02 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Underwood (North Dakota) are December with an average of 273.39 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 308.76 kWhac and November at 330.39 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Underwood

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Underwood Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Underwood, ND [5]

Fri Mar 29
30°F
Snow
Min: 25°F
Max: 34°F
Moderate breeze: 12 mps ESE
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 96%
Cloud cover: 97%
Sat Mar 30
29°F
Light Snow
Min: 19°F
Max: 32°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 77%
Cloud cover: 48%
Sun Mar 31
29°F
Light Snow
Min: 20°F
Max: 33°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps NE
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 60%
Cloud cover: 43%
Mon Apr 1
36°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 26°F
Max: 40°F
Light breeze: 6 mps E
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 51%
Cloud cover: 25%
Tue Apr 2
45°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 30°F
Max: 47°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 46%
Cloud cover: 40%
Wed Apr 3
57°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 34°F
Max: 64°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 46%
Cloud cover: 50%

More about Underwood

About Underwood

The city of Underwood, ND in McLean County has an approximate population of 778. [6]

Underwood Solar Power

Underwood, ND Solar Energy

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

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