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Solar Energy in Faulkton, SD

Solar Energy in Faulkton

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Faulkton with an average of 6.57 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Faulkton

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Faulkton

The total length of the day in Faulkton, SD today (December 22, 2024) will be 8 hours and 50 minutes. [More]

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Faulkton, SD Solar Energy

Solar Power in Faulkton, SD

Solar Energy Data in Faulkton, SD

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Faulkton, SD

Solar Radiation Data in Faulkton

Based on historical Faulkton, 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 Faulkton. [1]

Faulkton has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.99 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 13% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.59 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Faulkton that are always titled at the latitude of Faulkton (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.78 kWh/m2/day, or about 20% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.99 kWh/m2/day and approximately 4% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.59 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 Faulkton

Solar Radiation Data in Faulkton, SD

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Faulkton, SD

Solar Radiation Data in Faulkton

Faulkton, 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 Faulkton is July with an average of 6.57 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 6.36 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 Faulkton (South Dakota) are December with an average of 3.1 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.2 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.86 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Faulkton

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

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Faulkton

  • Sunrise/Sunset for December 22, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 8:10 am
    • Sunset: 5:00 pm
    • Length of Day: 8:50
Solar Energy Statistics for Faulkton

Best Months for Solar in Faulkton

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.57 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (6.31 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (6.94 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.77 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Faulkton

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Solar Power Output in Faulkton

The Power of Solar in Faulkton, SD

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Faulkton, SD

Solar Radiation Data in Faulkton

Faulkton (SD) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5844.01 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Faulkton is July with an average of 603.6 kWhac, followed by August at 588.08 kWhac and May at 569.97 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Faulkton (South Dakota) are December with an average of 323.57 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 336.81 kWhac and November at 384.62 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Faulkton

Faulkton Electricity Costs

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Faulkton Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Faulkton, SD [5]

Sun Dec 22
32°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 20°F
Max: 35°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 76%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Dec 23
26°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 18°F
Max: 28°F
Light breeze: 7 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 80%
Cloud cover: 70%
Tue Dec 24
33°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 17°F
Max: 36°F
Light breeze: 6 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 83%
Cloud cover: 94%
Wed Dec 25
34°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 24°F
Max: 38°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 93%
Cloud cover: 100%
Thu Dec 26
39°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 35°F
Max: 39°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 96%
Cloud cover: 100%
Fri Dec 27
33°F
Rain And Snow
Min: 33°F
Max: 35°F
Light breeze: 7 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 99%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Faulkton

About Faulkton

The city of Faulkton, SD in Faulk County has an approximate population of 736. [6]

Faulkton Solar Power

Faulkton, SD Solar Energy

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

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