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Solar Energy in Scotland, SD

Solar Energy in Scotland

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Scotland with an average of 6.47 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Scotland

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Scotland

The total length of the day in Scotland, SD today (December 22, 2024) will be 9 hours and 3 minutes. [More]

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Scotland, SD Solar Energy

Solar Power in Scotland, SD

Solar Energy Data in Scotland, SD

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Scotland, SD

Solar Radiation Data in Scotland

Based on historical Scotland, 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 Scotland. [1]

Scotland has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.09 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 11% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.61 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Scotland that are always titled at the latitude of Scotland (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.88 kWh/m2/day, or about 19% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.09 kWh/m2/day and approximately 6% 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 Scotland

Solar Radiation Data in Scotland, SD

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Scotland, SD

Solar Radiation Data in Scotland

Scotland, SD has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.11 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Scotland is July with an average of 6.47 kWh/m2/day, followed by June at 6.35 kWh/m2/day and August at 6.21 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Scotland (South Dakota) are December with an average of 3.12 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.37 kWh/m2/day and November at 4.07 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Scotland

The average monthly solar radiation level in Scotland, SD, of 5.11 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 30% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 23% 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: Scotland vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Scotland

  • Sunrise/Sunset for December 22, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:58 am
    • Sunset: 5:01 pm
    • Length of Day: 9:3
Solar Energy Statistics for Scotland

Best Months for Solar in Scotland

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.47 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (6.28 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (6.67 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.75 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Scotland

We do not currently have data on solar panel installations in the city of Scotland, SD at this current time.

Solar Power Output in Scotland

The Power of Solar in Scotland, SD

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Scotland, SD

Solar Radiation Data in Scotland

Scotland (SD) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5857.51 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Scotland is July with an average of 591.33 kWhac, followed by June at 575.87 kWhac and August at 569.93 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Scotland (South Dakota) are December with an average of 330.9 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 354.83 kWhac and November at 402.73 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Scotland

Scotland Electricity Costs

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Scotland Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Scotland, SD [5]

Sun Dec 22
40°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 27°F
Max: 43°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 57%
Cloud cover: 80%
Mon Dec 23
37°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 30°F
Max: 39°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 73%
Cloud cover: 1%
Tue Dec 24
39°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 29°F
Max: 42°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 70%
Cloud cover: 52%
Wed Dec 25
41°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 32°F
Max: 43°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 84%
Cloud cover: 100%
Thu Dec 26
37°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 34°F
Max: 39°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps E
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 93%
Cloud cover: 100%
Fri Dec 27
39°F
Rain And Snow
Min: 36°F
Max: 39°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 96%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Scotland

About Scotland

The city of Scotland, SD in Bon Homme County has an approximate population of 841. [6]

Scotland Solar Power

Scotland, SD Solar Energy

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

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