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Solar Energy in Salem, SD

Solar Energy in Salem

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Solar Panels in Salem

Solar panels in Salem that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in Salem

The total length of the day in Salem, SD today (April 28, 2025) will be 14 hours and 7 minutes. [More]

Solar Power in Salem, SD

Solar Energy Data in Salem, SD

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Solar Energy Analysis for Salem, SD

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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 Salem

Solar Radiation Data in Salem, SD

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Solar Radiation Analysis for Salem, SD

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

Solar Power Levels in Salem

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Solar Power: Salem vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average Salem solar radiation levels compare to average levels in a city with historcially high levels (NV) and a city with historically low levels (WA). ^[1]

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Solar Data & Statistics for Salem

Sunrise / Sunset in Salem

Sunrise/Sunset for April 28, 2025 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 6:23 am
- Sunset: 8:30 pm
- Length of Day: 14:7

Best Months for Solar in Salem

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Solar Panel Installs in Salem

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Solar Power Output in Salem

The Power of Solar in Salem, SD

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

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Solar Output Analysis for Salem, SD

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Cost of Utilities in Salem

Salem Electricity Costs

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Solar Power Poll: Salem

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Salem Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Salem, SD ^[5]

Mon Apr 28

70°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 45°F
Max: 77°F

Fresh Breeze: 23 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 71%
Cloud cover: 88%

Tue Apr 29

54°F

Scattered Clouds
Min: 37°F
Max: 60°F

Fresh Breeze: 23 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 33%
Cloud cover: 34%

Wed Apr 30

65°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 45°F
Max: 69°F

Moderate breeze: 16 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 49%
Cloud cover: 0%

Thu May 1

59°F

Broken Clouds
Min: 48°F
Max: 62°F

Fresh Breeze: 19 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 46%
Cloud cover: 84%

Fri May 2

57°F

Light Rain
Min: 42°F
Max: 61°F

Light breeze: 7 mps N
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 45%
Cloud cover: 80%

Sat May 3

74°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 48°F
Max: 78°F

Fresh Breeze: 19 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 39%
Cloud cover: 0%

More about Salem

About Salem

The city of Salem, SD in McCook County has an approximate population of 1,347. ^[6]

Salem, SD Solar Energy

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