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Solar Energy in Virgil, SD

Solar Energy in Virgil

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

Solar Panels in Virgil

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Virgil

The total length of the day in Virgil, SD today (November 21, 2024) will be 9 hours and 26 minutes. [More]

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Virgil, SD Solar Energy

Solar Power in Virgil, SD

Solar Energy Data in Virgil, SD

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Virgil, SD

Solar Radiation Data in Virgil

Based on historical Virgil, 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 Virgil. [1]

Virgil has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.05 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 13% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.64 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Virgil that are always titled at the latitude of Virgil (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.85 kWh/m2/day, or about 20% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.05 kWh/m2/day and approximately 5% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.64 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 Virgil

Solar Radiation Data in Virgil, SD

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Virgil, SD

Solar Radiation Data in Virgil

Virgil, SD has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.02 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Virgil is July with an average of 6.61 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 6.31 kWh/m2/day and June at 6.03 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Virgil (South Dakota) are December with an average of 2.81 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.35 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.68 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Virgil

The average monthly solar radiation level in Virgil, SD, of 5.02 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 28% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 24% 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: Virgil vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Virgil

  • Sunrise/Sunset for November 21, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:36 am
    • Sunset: 5:02 pm
    • Length of Day: 9:26
Solar Energy Statistics for Virgil

Best Months for Solar in Virgil

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.61 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (6.36 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (6.99 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.82 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Virgil

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Solar Power Output in Virgil

The Power of Solar in Virgil, SD

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Virgil, SD

Solar Radiation Data in Virgil

Virgil (SD) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5774.16 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Virgil is July with an average of 606.37 kWhac, followed by August at 586.13 kWhac and May at 566.41 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Virgil (South Dakota) are December with an average of 296.37 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 354.63 kWhac and November at 363 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Virgil

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Virgil Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Virgil, SD [5]

Thu Nov 21
31°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 20°F
Max: 34°F
Moderate breeze: 18 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 59%
Cloud cover: 10%
Fri Nov 22
38°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 24°F
Max: 42°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps NE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 49%
Cloud cover: 89%
Sat Nov 23
35°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 25°F
Max: 37°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps ESE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 54%
Cloud cover: 97%
Sun Nov 24
39°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 29°F
Max: 40°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 68%
Cloud cover: 70%
Mon Nov 25
29°F
Few Clouds
Min: 22°F
Max: 32°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 37%
Cloud cover: 23%
Tue Nov 26
27°F
Light Snow
Min: 17°F
Max: 33°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 53%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Virgil

About Virgil

The town of Virgil, SD in Beadle County has an approximate population of 16. [6]

Virgil Solar Power

Virgil, SD Solar Energy

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

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