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Solar Energy in Brentford, SD

Solar Energy in Brentford

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Brentford with an average of 6.66 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Brentford

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Brentford

The total length of the day in Brentford, SD today (April 25, 2024) will be 14 hours and 5 minutes. [More]

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Brentford, SD Solar Energy

Solar Power in Brentford, SD

Solar Energy Data in Brentford, SD

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Brentford, SD

Solar Radiation Data in Brentford

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

Brentford has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.94 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 10% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.4 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Brentford that are always titled at the latitude of Brentford (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.67 kWh/m2/day, or about 19% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.94 kWh/m2/day and approximately 6% 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 Brentford

Solar Radiation Data in Brentford, SD

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Brentford, SD

Solar Radiation Data in Brentford

Brentford, SD has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.95 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Brentford is July with an average of 6.66 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 6.37 kWh/m2/day and June at 6.18 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Brentford (South Dakota) are December with an average of 2.86 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.03 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.62 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Brentford

The average monthly solar radiation level in Brentford, SD, of 4.95 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 26% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 25% 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: Brentford vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Brentford

  • Sunrise/Sunset for April 25, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:28 am
    • Sunset: 8:33 pm
    • Length of Day: 14:5
Solar Energy Statistics for Brentford

Best Months for Solar in Brentford

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.66 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (6.28 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (6.79 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.72 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Brentford

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Solar Power Output in Brentford

The Power of Solar in Brentford, SD

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Brentford, SD

Solar Radiation Data in Brentford

Brentford (SD) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5678.05 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Brentford is July with an average of 612.08 kWhac, followed by August at 588.92 kWhac and May at 562.3 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Brentford (South Dakota) are December with an average of 298.93 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 320.4 kWhac and February at 347.55 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Brentford

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Brentford Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Brentford, SD [5]

Thu Apr 25
68°F
Light Rain
Min: 52°F
Max: 70°F
Fresh Breeze: 24 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 49%
Cloud cover: 68%
Fri Apr 26
51°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 49°F
Max: 55°F
Fresh Breeze: 19 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 90%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat Apr 27
48°F
Light Rain
Min: 47°F
Max: 50°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps N
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 83%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Apr 28
43°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 40°F
Max: 47°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps NE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 94%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Apr 29
46°F
Light Rain
Min: 36°F
Max: 60°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 78%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 30
61°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 51°F
Max: 62°F
Fresh Breeze: 21 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 32%
Cloud cover: 36%

More about Brentford

About Brentford

The town of Brentford, SD in Spink County has an approximate population of 77. [6]

Brentford Solar Power

Brentford, SD Solar Energy

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

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