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Solar Energy in Colman, SD

Solar Energy in Colman

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Colman with an average of 6.47 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Colman

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Colman

The total length of the day in Colman, SD today (December 22, 2024) will be 8 hours and 57 minutes. [More]

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Colman, SD Solar Energy

Solar Power in Colman, SD

Solar Energy Data in Colman, SD

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Colman, SD

Solar Radiation Data in Colman

Based on historical Colman, 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 Colman. [1]

Colman has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.94 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 9% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.31 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Colman that are always titled at the latitude of Colman (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.66 kWh/m2/day, or about 18% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.94 kWh/m2/day and approximately 8% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.31 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 Colman

Solar Radiation Data in Colman, SD

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Colman, SD

Solar Radiation Data in Colman

Colman, SD has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.98 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Colman is July with an average of 6.47 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 6.21 kWh/m2/day and June at 6.05 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Colman (South Dakota) are December with an average of 2.94 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.32 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.66 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Colman

The average monthly solar radiation level in Colman, SD, of 4.98 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 27% 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: Colman vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Colman

  • Sunrise/Sunset for December 22, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:57 am
    • Sunset: 4:54 pm
    • Length of Day: 8:57
Solar Energy Statistics for Colman

Best Months for Solar in Colman

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.47 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (6.25 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (6.57 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.71 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Colman

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Solar Power Output in Colman

The Power of Solar in Colman, SD

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Colman, SD

Solar Radiation Data in Colman

Colman (SD) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5729.78 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Colman is July with an average of 602.99 kWhac, followed by August at 578.93 kWhac and May at 560.37 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Colman (South Dakota) are December with an average of 312.12 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 353.85 kWhac and November at 363.57 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Colman

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Weather Forecast for Colman, SD [5]

Sun Dec 22
33°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 21°F
Max: 36°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 76%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Dec 23
31°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 21°F
Max: 34°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 82%
Cloud cover: 9%
Tue Dec 24
34°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 21°F
Max: 37°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 81%
Cloud cover: 65%
Wed Dec 25
36°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 28°F
Max: 38°F
Moderate breeze: 12 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 84%
Cloud cover: 100%
Thu Dec 26
38°F
Light Rain
Min: 32°F
Max: 38°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps ESE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 86%
Cloud cover: 100%
Fri Dec 27
38°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 36°F
Max: 38°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps E
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 98%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Colman

About Colman

The city of Colman, SD in Moody County has an approximate population of 594. [6]

Colman Solar Power

Colman, SD Solar Energy

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

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