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Solar Energy in Parkston, SD

Solar Energy in Parkston

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Parkston with an average of 6.64 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Parkston

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Parkston

The total length of the day in Parkston, SD today (November 21, 2024) will be 9 hours and 31 minutes. [More]

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Parkston, SD Solar Energy

Solar Power in Parkston, SD

Solar Energy Data in Parkston, SD

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Parkston, SD

Solar Radiation Data in Parkston

Based on historical Parkston, 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 Parkston. [1]

Parkston has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.07 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 12% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.61 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Parkston that are always titled at the latitude of Parkston (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.86 kWh/m2/day, or about 19% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.07 kWh/m2/day and approximately 5% 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 Parkston

Solar Radiation Data in Parkston, SD

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Parkston, SD

Solar Radiation Data in Parkston

Parkston, SD has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.14 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Parkston is July with an average of 6.64 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 6.25 kWh/m2/day and June at 6.07 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Parkston (South Dakota) are December with an average of 3.23 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.49 kWh/m2/day and November at 4 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Parkston

The average monthly solar radiation level in Parkston, SD, of 5.14 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: Parkston vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Parkston

  • Sunrise/Sunset for November 21, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:32 am
    • Sunset: 5:03 pm
    • Length of Day: 9:31
Solar Energy Statistics for Parkston

Best Months for Solar in Parkston

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.64 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (6.24 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (6.68 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.72 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Parkston

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Solar Power Output in Parkston

The Power of Solar in Parkston, SD

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Parkston, SD

Solar Radiation Data in Parkston

Parkston (SD) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5894.81 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Parkston is July with an average of 605.31 kWhac, followed by August at 576.83 kWhac and May at 562.62 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Parkston (South Dakota) are December with an average of 338.79 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 366.79 kWhac and February at 389.81 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Parkston

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Weather Forecast for Parkston, SD [5]

Thu Nov 21
36°F
Few Clouds
Min: 23°F
Max: 37°F
Fresh Breeze: 19 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 51%
Cloud cover: 17%
Fri Nov 22
41°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 26°F
Max: 45°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 42%
Cloud cover: 83%
Sat Nov 23
39°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 29°F
Max: 41°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps ESE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 52%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Nov 24
42°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 33°F
Max: 42°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 70%
Cloud cover: 76%
Mon Nov 25
32°F
Light Snow
Min: 24°F
Max: 35°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps NNW
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 35%
Cloud cover: 12%
Tue Nov 26
32°F
Light Snow
Min: 20°F
Max: 35°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 41%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Parkston

About Parkston

The city of Parkston, SD in Hutchinson County has an approximate population of 1,508. [6]

Parkston Solar Power

Parkston, SD Solar Energy

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

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