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Solar Power in 57368 (Plankinton, SD)

Solar Energy in 57368

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in 57368 with an average of 6.73 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 57368

Solar panels in 57368 that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 57368

The total length of the day in 57368 (Plankinton, SD) today (May 03, 2024) will be 14 hours and 20 minutes. [More]

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57368 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 57368 (Plankinton, SD)

Solar Energy Data for 57368

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 57368.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 57368

Solar Radiation Data in 57368

Based on historical 57368 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 57368. [1]

The region associated with 57368 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.06 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 12% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.63 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 57368 that are always titled at the latitude of Plankinton (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.85 kWh/m2/day, or about 19% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.06 kWh/m2/day and approximately 5% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.63 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 57368

Solar Radiation Data in 57368

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 57368.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 57368

Solar Radiation Data in 57368

The region associated with 57368 has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.15 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 57368 is July with an average of 6.73 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 6.32 kWh/m2/day and September at 6.08 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 57368 are December with an average of 3.14 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.49 kWh/m2/day and November at 4.06 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 57368 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 57368

The average monthly solar radiation level in 57368, of 5.15 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 31% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 22% 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: 57368 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 57368 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 57368

Sunrise / Sunset in 57368

  • Sunrise/Sunset for May 03, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:20 am
    • Sunset: 8:40 pm
    • Length of Day: 14:20
Solar Energy Statistics for 57368

Best Months for Solar in 57368

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.73 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (6.3 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (6.84 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.77 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 57368

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 57368 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 57368

The Power of Solar in 57368

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 57368. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 57368. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 57368

Solar Radiation Data in 57368

57368 has a average annual solar AC output value of 5895.3 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 57368 is July with an average of 613.36 kWhac, followed by August at 584.82 kWhac and May at 567.37 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 57368 are December with an average of 326.19 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 367.38 kWhac and November at 399.65 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 57368 [5]

Fri May 3
58°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 41°F
Max: 58°F
Fresh Breeze: 19 mps N
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 41%
Cloud cover: 84%
Sat May 4
57°F
Light Rain
Min: 39°F
Max: 60°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 46%
Cloud cover: 9%
Sun May 5
63°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 43°F
Max: 65°F
Fresh Breeze: 18 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 48%
Cloud cover: 0%
Mon May 6
59°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 51°F
Max: 63°F
Fresh Breeze: 20 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 91%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue May 7
59°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 49°F
Max: 62°F
Fresh Breeze: 23 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 52%
Cloud cover: 100%
Wed May 8
55°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 44°F
Max: 56°F
Strong breeze: 25 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 60%
Cloud cover: 96%

More about 57368

About 57368

The ZIP code 57368 is associated with the city of Plankinton in Aurora County in South Dakota.

57368 Solar Power

57368 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 57368, or for more solar-related resources for SD, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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