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Solar Power in 57311 (Alexandria, SD)

Solar Energy in 57311

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in 57311 with an average of 6.56 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 57311

Solar panels in 57311 that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 57311

The total length of the day in 57311 (Alexandria, SD) today (March 28, 2024) will be 12 hours and 35 minutes. [More]

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Solar Energy in 57311 (Alexandria, SD)

Solar Energy Data for 57311

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 57311.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 57311

Solar Radiation Data in 57311

Based on historical 57311 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 57311. [1]

The region associated with 57311 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.05 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 11% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.55 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 57311 that are always titled at the latitude of Alexandria (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.82 kWh/m2/day, or about 19% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.05 kWh/m2/day and approximately 6% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.55 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 57311

Solar Radiation Data in 57311

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 57311.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 57311

Solar Radiation Data in 57311

The region associated with 57311 has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.07 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 57311 is July with an average of 6.56 kWh/m2/day, followed by June at 6.13 kWh/m2/day and August at 6.11 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 57311 are December with an average of 3.15 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.4 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.99 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 57311 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 57311

The average monthly solar radiation level in 57311, of 5.07 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 29% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 23% 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: 57311 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 57311 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 57311

Sunrise / Sunset in 57311

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 28, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:18 am
    • Sunset: 7:53 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:35
Solar Energy Statistics for 57311

Best Months for Solar in 57311

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.56 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (6.33 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (6.76 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.8 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 57311

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 57311 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 57311

The Power of Solar in 57311

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 57311. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 57311. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 57311

Solar Radiation Data in 57311

57311 has a average annual solar AC output value of 5829.37 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 57311 is July with an average of 604.04 kWhac, followed by May at 574.37 kWhac and August at 566.55 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 57311 are December with an average of 331.67 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 360.54 kWhac and February at 384.26 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 57311 [5]

Thu Mar 28
34°F
Few Clouds
Min: 6°F
Max: 36°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps ESE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 85%
Cloud cover: 18%
Fri Mar 29
41°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 33°F
Max: 44°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps ESE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 98%
Cloud cover: 83%
Sat Mar 30
38°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 27°F
Max: 43°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 63%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Mar 31
44°F
Light Rain
Min: 34°F
Max: 47°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps ENE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 64%
Cloud cover: 99%
Mon Apr 1
38°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 35°F
Max: 38°F
Moderate breeze: 18 mps NNE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 88%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 2
43°F
Light Rain
Min: 29°F
Max: 48°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps N
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 51%
Cloud cover: 25%

More about 57311

About 57311

The ZIP code 57311 is associated with the city of Alexandria in Hanson County in South Dakota.

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57311 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 57311, or for more solar-related resources for SD, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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