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Solar Energy in Bridgewater, SD

Solar Energy in Bridgewater

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Bridgewater with an average of 6.64 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Bridgewater

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Bridgewater

The total length of the day in Bridgewater, SD today (March 29, 2024) will be 12 hours and 38 minutes. [More]

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Bridgewater, SD Solar Energy

Solar Power in Bridgewater, SD

Solar Energy Data in Bridgewater, SD

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Bridgewater, SD

Solar Radiation Data in Bridgewater

Based on historical Bridgewater, 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 Bridgewater. [1]

Bridgewater has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.04 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 10% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.51 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Bridgewater that are always titled at the latitude of Bridgewater (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.8 kWh/m2/day, or about 19% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.04 kWh/m2/day and approximately 6% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.51 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 Bridgewater

Solar Radiation Data in Bridgewater, SD

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Bridgewater, SD

Solar Radiation Data in Bridgewater

Bridgewater, SD has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.09 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Bridgewater is July with an average of 6.64 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 6.15 kWh/m2/day and June at 6 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Bridgewater (South Dakota) are December with an average of 2.94 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.48 kWh/m2/day and November at 4.08 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Bridgewater

The average monthly solar radiation level in Bridgewater, SD, of 5.09 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 30% 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: Bridgewater vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Bridgewater

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 29, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:15 am
    • Sunset: 7:53 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:38
Solar Energy Statistics for Bridgewater

Best Months for Solar in Bridgewater

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.64 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (6.28 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (6.69 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.76 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Bridgewater

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Solar Power Output in Bridgewater

The Power of Solar in Bridgewater, SD

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Bridgewater, SD

Solar Radiation Data in Bridgewater

Bridgewater (SD) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5828.88 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Bridgewater is July with an average of 611.08 kWhac, followed by May at 576.07 kWhac and August at 569.81 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Bridgewater (South Dakota) are December with an average of 304.68 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 362.58 kWhac and February at 385.05 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Bridgewater

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Bridgewater Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Bridgewater, SD [5]

Fri Mar 29
43°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 34°F
Max: 43°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps ESE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 99%
Cloud cover: 86%
Sat Mar 30
44°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 31°F
Max: 47°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 61%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Mar 31
43°F
Light Rain
Min: 38°F
Max: 47°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps NE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 74%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Apr 1
38°F
Rain And Snow
Min: 36°F
Max: 40°F
Fresh Breeze: 21 mps NE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 90%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 2
44°F
Rain And Snow
Min: 31°F
Max: 48°F
Fresh Breeze: 20 mps NNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 47%
Cloud cover: 37%
Wed Apr 3
51°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 32°F
Max: 59°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 35%
Cloud cover: 29%

More about Bridgewater

About Bridgewater

The city of Bridgewater, SD in McCook County has an approximate population of 492. [6]

Bridgewater Solar Power

Bridgewater, SD Solar Energy

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

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