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Solar Energy in Erwin, SD

Solar Energy in Erwin

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Erwin with an average of 6.59 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Erwin

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Erwin

The total length of the day in Erwin, SD today (December 22, 2024) will be 8 hours and 53 minutes. [More]

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Erwin, SD Solar Energy

Solar Power in Erwin, SD

Solar Energy Data in Erwin, SD

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Erwin, SD

Solar Radiation Data in Erwin

Based on historical Erwin, 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 Erwin. [1]

Erwin has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.97 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 11% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.44 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Erwin that are always titled at the latitude of Erwin (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.7 kWh/m2/day, or about 18% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.97 kWh/m2/day and approximately 6% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.44 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 Erwin

Solar Radiation Data in Erwin, SD

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Erwin, SD

Solar Radiation Data in Erwin

Erwin, 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 Erwin is July with an average of 6.59 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 6.1 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.95 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Erwin (South Dakota) are December with an average of 3.02 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.18 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.83 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Erwin

The average monthly solar radiation level in Erwin, 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: Erwin vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Erwin

  • Sunrise/Sunset for December 22, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 8:02 am
    • Sunset: 4:55 pm
    • Length of Day: 8:53
Solar Energy Statistics for Erwin

Best Months for Solar in Erwin

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.59 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (6.29 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (6.77 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.75 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Erwin

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Solar Power Output in Erwin

The Power of Solar in Erwin, SD

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Erwin, SD

Solar Radiation Data in Erwin

Erwin (SD) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5762.48 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Erwin is July with an average of 610 kWhac, followed by August at 570.32 kWhac and May at 570.24 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Erwin (South Dakota) are December with an average of 320.28 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 338.52 kWhac and February at 365.98 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Erwin

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Erwin Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Erwin, SD [5]

Sun Dec 22
32°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 22°F
Max: 34°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 83%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Dec 23
26°F
Few Clouds
Min: 15°F
Max: 27°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 90%
Cloud cover: 19%
Tue Dec 24
33°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 16°F
Max: 35°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 88%
Cloud cover: 78%
Wed Dec 25
35°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 27°F
Max: 37°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 93%
Cloud cover: 100%
Thu Dec 26
37°F
Light Rain
Min: 34°F
Max: 37°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 92%
Cloud cover: 100%
Fri Dec 27
35°F
Rain And Snow
Min: 33°F
Max: 35°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps E
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 99%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Erwin

About Erwin

The town of Erwin, SD in Kingsbury County has an approximate population of 45. [6]

Erwin Solar Power

Erwin, SD Solar Energy

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

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