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Solar Energy in Harrold, SD

Solar Energy in Harrold

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Harrold with an average of 6.76 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Harrold

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Harrold

The total length of the day in Harrold, SD today (November 21, 2024) will be 9 hours and 25 minutes. [More]

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Harrold, SD Solar Energy

Solar Power in Harrold, SD

Solar Energy Data in Harrold, SD

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Harrold, SD

Solar Radiation Data in Harrold

Based on historical Harrold, 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 Harrold. [1]

Harrold has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.09 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 15% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.79 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Harrold that are always titled at the latitude of Harrold (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.92 kWh/m2/day, or about 20% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.09 kWh/m2/day and approximately 3% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.79 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 Harrold

Solar Radiation Data in Harrold, SD

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Harrold, SD

Solar Radiation Data in Harrold

Harrold, SD has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.13 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Harrold is July with an average of 6.76 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 6.38 kWh/m2/day and June at 6.19 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Harrold (South Dakota) are December with an average of 3.06 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.39 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.94 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Harrold

The average monthly solar radiation level in Harrold, SD, of 5.13 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 31% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 22% 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: Harrold vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Harrold

  • Sunrise/Sunset for November 21, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:42 am
    • Sunset: 5:07 pm
    • Length of Day: 9:25
Solar Energy Statistics for Harrold

Best Months for Solar in Harrold

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.76 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (6.41 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (7.07 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.86 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Harrold

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Solar Power Output in Harrold

The Power of Solar in Harrold, SD

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Harrold, SD

Solar Radiation Data in Harrold

Harrold (SD) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5872.74 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Harrold is July with an average of 619.07 kWhac, followed by August at 592.59 kWhac and May at 563.96 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Harrold (South Dakota) are December with an average of 317.49 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 355.05 kWhac and November at 390.84 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Harrold

Harrold Electricity Costs

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Harrold Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Harrold, SD [5]

Thu Nov 21
33°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 19°F
Max: 35°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 44%
Cloud cover: 88%
Fri Nov 22
42°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 25°F
Max: 46°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps ENE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 34%
Cloud cover: 89%
Sat Nov 23
33°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 24°F
Max: 36°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps ESE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 52%
Cloud cover: 99%
Sun Nov 24
37°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 26°F
Max: 38°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 58%
Cloud cover: 60%
Mon Nov 25
27°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 20°F
Max: 31°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 37%
Cloud cover: 0%
Tue Nov 26
27°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 16°F
Max: 32°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps ESE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 55%
Cloud cover: 98%

More about Harrold

About Harrold

The town of Harrold, SD in Hughes County has an approximate population of 124. [6]

Harrold Solar Power

Harrold, SD Solar Energy

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

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