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Solar Energy in Vilas, SD

Solar Energy in Vilas

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Vilas with an average of 6.48 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Vilas

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Vilas

The total length of the day in Vilas, SD today (March 28, 2024) will be 12 hours and 36 minutes. [More]

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Vilas, SD Solar Energy

Solar Power in Vilas, SD

Solar Energy Data in Vilas, SD

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Vilas, SD

Solar Radiation Data in Vilas

Based on historical Vilas, 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 Vilas. [1]

Vilas has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.01 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 11% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.49 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Vilas that are always titled at the latitude of Vilas (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.75 kWh/m2/day, or about 18% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.01 kWh/m2/day and approximately 6% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.49 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 Vilas

Solar Radiation Data in Vilas, SD

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Vilas, SD

Solar Radiation Data in Vilas

Vilas, 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 Vilas is July with an average of 6.48 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 6.18 kWh/m2/day and June at 6.08 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Vilas (South Dakota) are December with an average of 2.96 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.47 kWh/m2/day and November at 4.2 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Vilas

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

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Vilas

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 28, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:17 am
    • Sunset: 7:53 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:36
Solar Energy Statistics for Vilas

Best Months for Solar in Vilas

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.48 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (6.34 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (6.77 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.8 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Vilas

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Solar Power Output in Vilas

The Power of Solar in Vilas, SD

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Vilas, SD

Solar Radiation Data in Vilas

Vilas (SD) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5921.71 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Vilas is July with an average of 602.96 kWhac, followed by May at 586.74 kWhac and August at 573.94 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Vilas (South Dakota) are December with an average of 313.58 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 369.27 kWhac and February at 411.12 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Vilas

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Vilas Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Vilas, SD [5]

Thu Mar 28
30°F
Few Clouds
Min: 6°F
Max: 42°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps E
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 79%
Cloud cover: 17%
Fri Mar 29
39°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 31°F
Max: 40°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps ESE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 100%
Cloud cover: 98%
Sat Mar 30
39°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 29°F
Max: 44°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 62%
Cloud cover: 98%
Sun Mar 31
41°F
Light Rain
Min: 31°F
Max: 42°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps ENE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 68%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Apr 1
33°F
Rain And Snow
Min: 33°F
Max: 35°F
Fresh Breeze: 20 mps NNE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 91%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 2
34°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 25°F
Max: 37°F
Fresh Breeze: 18 mps N
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 80%
Cloud cover: 26%

More about Vilas

About Vilas

The town of Vilas, SD in Miner County has an approximate population of 20. [6]

Vilas Solar Power

Vilas, SD Solar Energy

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

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