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Solar Energy in Garretson, SD

Solar Energy in Garretson

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Garretson with an average of 6.53 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Garretson

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Garretson

The total length of the day in Garretson, SD today (November 21, 2024) will be 9 hours and 29 minutes. [More]

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Garretson, SD Solar Energy

Solar Power in Garretson, SD

Solar Energy Data in Garretson, SD

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Garretson, SD

Solar Radiation Data in Garretson

Based on historical Garretson, 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 Garretson. [1]

Garretson has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.95 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 8% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.31 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Garretson that are always titled at the latitude of Garretson (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.67 kWh/m2/day, or about 18% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.95 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 Garretson

Solar Radiation Data in Garretson, SD

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Garretson, SD

Solar Radiation Data in Garretson

Garretson, SD has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.02 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Garretson is July with an average of 6.53 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 6.18 kWh/m2/day and June at 6.08 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Garretson (South Dakota) are December with an average of 3.09 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.44 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.92 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Garretson

The average monthly solar radiation level in Garretson, SD, of 5.02 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 28% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 24% 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: Garretson vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Garretson

  • Sunrise/Sunset for November 21, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:27 am
    • Sunset: 4:56 pm
    • Length of Day: 9:29
Solar Energy Statistics for Garretson

Best Months for Solar in Garretson

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.53 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (6.21 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (6.4 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.66 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Garretson

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Solar Power Output in Garretson

The Power of Solar in Garretson, SD

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Garretson, SD

Solar Radiation Data in Garretson

Garretson (SD) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5795.06 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Garretson is July with an average of 606.8 kWhac, followed by August at 579.03 kWhac and June at 556.25 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Garretson (South Dakota) are December with an average of 330.17 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 361.39 kWhac and February at 381.87 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Garretson

Garretson Electricity Costs

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Garretson Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Garretson, SD [5]

Thu Nov 21
31°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 20°F
Max: 34°F
Fresh Breeze: 20 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 74%
Cloud cover: 36%
Fri Nov 22
36°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 23°F
Max: 39°F
Light breeze: 6 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 62%
Cloud cover: 81%
Sat Nov 23
35°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 27°F
Max: 37°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps E
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 59%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Nov 24
43°F
Rain And Snow
Min: 30°F
Max: 44°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps NNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 73%
Cloud cover: 59%
Mon Nov 25
29°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 23°F
Max: 31°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 45%
Cloud cover: 39%
Tue Nov 26
30°F
Light Snow
Min: 19°F
Max: 31°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps ESE
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 44%
Cloud cover: 84%

More about Garretson

About Garretson

The city of Garretson, SD in Minnehaha County has an approximate population of 1,166. [6]

Garretson Solar Power

Garretson, SD Solar Energy

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

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