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Solar Energy in Strandburg, SD

Solar Energy in Strandburg

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Strandburg with an average of 6.61 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Strandburg

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Strandburg

The total length of the day in Strandburg, SD today (April 25, 2024) will be 14 hours and 5 minutes. [More]

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Strandburg, SD Solar Energy

Solar Power in Strandburg, SD

Solar Energy Data in Strandburg, SD

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Strandburg, SD

Solar Radiation Data in Strandburg

Based on historical Strandburg, 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 Strandburg. [1]

Strandburg has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.87 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 10% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.31 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Strandburg that are always titled at the latitude of Strandburg (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.57 kWh/m2/day, or about 18% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.87 kWh/m2/day and approximately 6% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.31 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 Strandburg

Solar Radiation Data in Strandburg, SD

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Strandburg, SD

Solar Radiation Data in Strandburg

Strandburg, SD has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.96 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Strandburg is July with an average of 6.61 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 6.21 kWh/m2/day and June at 6.09 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Strandburg (South Dakota) are December with an average of 2.83 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.27 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.59 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Strandburg

The average monthly solar radiation level in Strandburg, SD, of 4.96 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 26% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 25% 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: Strandburg vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Strandburg

  • Sunrise/Sunset for April 25, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:22 am
    • Sunset: 8:27 pm
    • Length of Day: 14:5
Solar Energy Statistics for Strandburg

Best Months for Solar in Strandburg

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.61 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (6.24 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (6.69 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.7 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Strandburg

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Solar Power Output in Strandburg

The Power of Solar in Strandburg, SD

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Strandburg, SD

Solar Radiation Data in Strandburg

Strandburg (SD) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5729.69 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Strandburg is July with an average of 612.5 kWhac, followed by August at 581 kWhac and June at 561.41 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Strandburg (South Dakota) are December with an average of 298.01 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 346.44 kWhac and November at 356.4 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Strandburg

Strandburg Electricity Costs

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Strandburg Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Strandburg, SD [5]

Thu Apr 25
68°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 47°F
Max: 69°F
Fresh Breeze: 23 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 43%
Cloud cover: 96%
Fri Apr 26
49°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 46°F
Max: 53°F
Fresh Breeze: 22 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 95%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat Apr 27
46°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 43°F
Max: 49°F
Fresh Breeze: 18 mps N
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 94%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Apr 28
41°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 37°F
Max: 43°F
Fresh Breeze: 18 mps ENE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 97%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Apr 29
42°F
Light Rain
Min: 35°F
Max: 54°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 90%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 30
49°F
Light Rain
Min: 48°F
Max: 55°F
Strong breeze: 29 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 86%
Cloud cover: 63%

More about Strandburg

About Strandburg

The town of Strandburg, SD in Grant County has an approximate population of 72. [6]

Strandburg Solar Power

Strandburg, SD Solar Energy

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

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