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Solar Energy in Hillsview, SD

Solar Energy in Hillsview

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Hillsview with an average of 6.8 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Hillsview

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Hillsview

The total length of the day in Hillsview, SD today (November 21, 2024) will be 9 hours and 18 minutes. [More]

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Hillsview, SD Solar Energy

Solar Power in Hillsview, SD

Solar Energy Data in Hillsview, SD

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Hillsview, SD

Solar Radiation Data in Hillsview

Based on historical Hillsview, 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 Hillsview. [1]

Hillsview has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.95 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 13% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.55 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Hillsview that are always titled at the latitude of Hillsview (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.72 kWh/m2/day, or about 19% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.95 kWh/m2/day and approximately 4% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.55 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 Hillsview

Solar Radiation Data in Hillsview, SD

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Hillsview, SD

Solar Radiation Data in Hillsview

Hillsview, SD has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.01 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Hillsview is July with an average of 6.8 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 6.45 kWh/m2/day and June at 6.21 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Hillsview (South Dakota) are December with an average of 2.76 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.13 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.51 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Hillsview

The average monthly solar radiation level in Hillsview, SD, of 5.01 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 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: Hillsview vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Hillsview

  • Sunrise/Sunset for November 21, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:45 am
    • Sunset: 5:03 pm
    • Length of Day: 9:18
Solar Energy Statistics for Hillsview

Best Months for Solar in Hillsview

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.8 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (6.38 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (7.18 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.82 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Hillsview

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Solar Power Output in Hillsview

The Power of Solar in Hillsview, SD

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Hillsview, SD

Solar Radiation Data in Hillsview

Hillsview (SD) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5782.36 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Hillsview is July with an average of 626.9 kWhac, followed by August at 598.84 kWhac and May at 573.38 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Hillsview (South Dakota) are December with an average of 291.85 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 331.48 kWhac and November at 353.92 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Hillsview

Hillsview Electricity Costs

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Hillsview Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Hillsview, SD [5]

Thu Nov 21
25°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 14°F
Max: 26°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 70%
Cloud cover: 50%
Fri Nov 22
33°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 17°F
Max: 37°F
Light breeze: 7 mps NNE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 61%
Cloud cover: 99%
Sat Nov 23
29°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 22°F
Max: 29°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps E
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 59%
Cloud cover: 93%
Sun Nov 24
32°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 20°F
Max: 32°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 70%
Cloud cover: 54%
Mon Nov 25
21°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 15°F
Max: 23°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 54%
Cloud cover: 6%
Tue Nov 26
21°F
Snow
Min: 11°F
Max: 21°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps ESE
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 53%
Cloud cover: 27%

More about Hillsview

About Hillsview

The town of Hillsview, SD in McPherson County has an approximate population of 3. [6]

Hillsview Solar Power

Hillsview, SD Solar Energy

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

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