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Solar Energy in Wessington, SD

Solar Energy in Wessington

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Wessington with an average of 6.63 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Wessington

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Wessington

The total length of the day in Wessington, SD today (April 26, 2024) will be 14 hours and 6 minutes. [More]

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Wessington, SD Solar Energy

Solar Power in Wessington, SD

Solar Energy Data in Wessington, SD

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Wessington, SD

Solar Radiation Data in Wessington

Based on historical Wessington, 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 Wessington. [1]

Wessington 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 4.66 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Wessington that are always titled at the latitude of Wessington (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.86 kWh/m2/day, or about 20% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.05 kWh/m2/day and approximately 4% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.66 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 Wessington

Solar Radiation Data in Wessington, SD

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Wessington, SD

Solar Radiation Data in Wessington

Wessington, SD has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.07 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Wessington is July with an average of 6.63 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 6.29 kWh/m2/day and June at 6.11 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Wessington (South Dakota) are December with an average of 2.88 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.51 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.82 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Wessington

The average monthly solar radiation level in Wessington, SD, of 5.07 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 29% 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: Wessington vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Wessington

  • Sunrise/Sunset for April 26, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:29 am
    • Sunset: 8:35 pm
    • Length of Day: 14:6
Solar Energy Statistics for Wessington

Best Months for Solar in Wessington

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.63 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (6.34 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (6.93 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.79 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Wessington

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Solar Power Output in Wessington

The Power of Solar in Wessington, SD

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Wessington, SD

Solar Radiation Data in Wessington

Wessington (SD) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5839.62 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Wessington is July with an average of 607.83 kWhac, followed by August at 584.5 kWhac and May at 569.75 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Wessington (South Dakota) are December with an average of 306.91 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 366.01 kWhac and November at 377.46 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Wessington

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Wessington Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Wessington, SD [5]

Fri Apr 26
52°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 49°F
Max: 55°F
Fresh Breeze: 21 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 98%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat Apr 27
48°F
Light Rain
Min: 46°F
Max: 50°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 86%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Apr 28
42°F
Rain And Snow
Min: 34°F
Max: 45°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps NNE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 94%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Apr 29
47°F
Snow
Min: 34°F
Max: 58°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 78%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 30
55°F
Light Rain
Min: 47°F
Max: 62°F
Fresh Breeze: 22 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 69%
Cloud cover: 99%
Wed May 1
54°F
Light Rain
Min: 46°F
Max: 54°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps NNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 57%
Cloud cover: 99%

More about Wessington

About Wessington

The city of Wessington, SD in Beadle County has an approximate population of 170. [6]

Wessington Solar Power

Wessington, SD Solar Energy

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

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