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Solar Energy in Onaka, SD

Solar Energy in Onaka

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Onaka with an average of 6.72 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Onaka

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Onaka

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

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Onaka, SD Solar Energy

Solar Power in Onaka, SD

Solar Energy Data in Onaka, SD

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Onaka, SD

Solar Radiation Data in Onaka

Based on historical Onaka, 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 Onaka. [1]

Onaka 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 4.61 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Onaka that are always titled at the latitude of Onaka (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.77 kWh/m2/day, or about 20% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.99 kWh/m2/day and approximately 3% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.61 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 Onaka

Solar Radiation Data in Onaka, SD

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Onaka, SD

Solar Radiation Data in Onaka

Onaka, 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 Onaka is July with an average of 6.72 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 6.3 kWh/m2/day and June at 6.26 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Onaka (South Dakota) are December with an average of 2.98 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.35 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.76 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Onaka

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

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Onaka

  • Sunrise/Sunset for November 21, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:43 am
    • Sunset: 5:04 pm
    • Length of Day: 9:21
Solar Energy Statistics for Onaka

Best Months for Solar in Onaka

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.72 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (6.34 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (6.99 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.79 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Onaka

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Solar Power Output in Onaka

The Power of Solar in Onaka, SD

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Onaka, SD

Solar Radiation Data in Onaka

Onaka (SD) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5893.76 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Onaka is July with an average of 615.63 kWhac, followed by August at 582.38 kWhac and May at 581.1 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Onaka (South Dakota) are December with an average of 313.05 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 351.62 kWhac and November at 374.84 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Onaka

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Onaka Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Onaka, SD [5]

Thu Nov 21
25°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 16°F
Max: 30°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 70%
Cloud cover: 28%
Fri Nov 22
33°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 18°F
Max: 37°F
Light breeze: 6 mps NNE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 58%
Cloud cover: 94%
Sat Nov 23
28°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 22°F
Max: 30°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps ESE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 68%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Nov 24
31°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 22°F
Max: 34°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 77%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Nov 25
23°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 16°F
Max: 25°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 51%
Cloud cover: 52%
Tue Nov 26
20°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 12°F
Max: 23°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps ENE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 62%
Cloud cover: 92%

More about Onaka

About Onaka

The town of Onaka, SD in Faulk County has an approximate population of 15. [6]

Onaka Solar Power

Onaka, SD Solar Energy

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

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