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Solar Energy in White Rock, SD

Solar Energy in White Rock

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in White Rock with an average of 6.55 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in White Rock

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

Sunrise & Sunset in White Rock

The total length of the day in White Rock, SD today (March 29, 2024) will be 12 hours and 41 minutes. [More]

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White Rock, SD Solar Energy

Solar Power in White Rock, SD

Solar Energy Data in White Rock, SD

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for White Rock, SD

Solar Radiation Data in White Rock

Based on historical White Rock, 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 White Rock. [1]

White Rock has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.79 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 10% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.2 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in White Rock that are always titled at the latitude of White Rock (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.47 kWh/m2/day, or about 18% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.79 kWh/m2/day and approximately 6% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.2 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 White Rock

Solar Radiation Data in White Rock, SD

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in White Rock.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for White Rock, SD

Solar Radiation Data in White Rock

White Rock, SD has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.79 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in White Rock is July with an average of 6.55 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 6.31 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.98 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in White Rock (South Dakota) are December with an average of 2.74 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 2.78 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.45 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: White Rock vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in White Rock

The average monthly solar radiation level in White Rock, SD, of 4.79 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 22% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 28% 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: White Rock vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average White Rock 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 White Rock

Sunrise / Sunset in White Rock

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 29, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:10 am
    • Sunset: 7:51 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:41
Solar Energy Statistics for White Rock

Best Months for Solar in White Rock

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.55 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (6.19 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (6.53 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.62 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in White Rock

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Solar Power Output in White Rock

The Power of Solar in White Rock, SD

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for White Rock, SD

Solar Radiation Data in White Rock

White Rock (SD) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5522.81 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in White Rock is July with an average of 603.11 kWhac, followed by August at 586.36 kWhac and June at 546.69 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in White Rock (South Dakota) are December with an average of 288.13 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 299.72 kWhac and November at 346.59 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in White Rock

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White Rock Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for White Rock, SD [5]

Fri Mar 29
32°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 18°F
Max: 33°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps ESE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 80%
Cloud cover: 76%
Sat Mar 30
32°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 21°F
Max: 33°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 94%
Cloud cover: 77%
Sun Mar 31
34°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 23°F
Max: 35°F
Light breeze: 6 mps NNE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 99%
Cloud cover: 92%
Mon Apr 1
35°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 28°F
Max: 36°F
Light breeze: 8 mps ENE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 95%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 2
42°F
Few Clouds
Min: 28°F
Max: 48°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 65%
Cloud cover: 23%
Wed Apr 3
45°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 33°F
Max: 46°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 62%
Cloud cover: 64%

More about White Rock

About White Rock

The town of White Rock, SD in Roberts County has an approximate population of 3. [6]

White Rock Solar Power

White Rock, SD Solar Energy

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

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