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Solar Power in North Dakota
Solar Energy Levels in North Dakota
The average monthly solar radiation level in North Dakota's capital city, Bismarck, of 4.61 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 24% greater than the average level of 3.73 kWh/m2/day in an area with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 30% less than the average level of 6.6 kWh/m2/day in an area with historically high levels (NV). [1]
→ Values listed as 0 (zero) are not available (N/A).
→ North Dakota values listed here are based on the capital, Bismarck.
Solar Radiation in North Dakota
Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average North Dakota solar radiation levels compare to average levels in an area with historcially high levels (NV) and one 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).
→ North Dakota values listed here are based on the capital, Bismarck.
Solar Installs in North Dakota
Solar Panel Installations in North Dakota
A look at solar installs in North Dakota. The chart below visualizes install totals for the top five counties in ND vs. the cumulative install total of rest of ND counties combined.
Breakdown of Solar Installs in North Dakota
There are currently at least 0 solar panel installations throughout the state of North Dakota right now. [1]
Top Five Solar Install Counties in North Dakota
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Everywhere Else: 0 solar installs
Note: Install totals presented here are those voluntarily contributed from a variety of sources including solar incentive programs, utilities, installers, and the general public. [1] Data for some states is thinner than others.
Cost of Utilities in North Dakota
North Dakota Electricity Costs
Residential electricity prices in North Dakota averaged 9.44 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh) in January 2021, which was approximately 26% less than the overall U.S. average residential electricity rate of 12.69¢/kWh in January. [2]
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North Dakota Natural Gas Costs
Residential natural gas prices in North Dakota averaged $5.67 per thousand cubic feet (Mcf) in January 2021, which was about 42% less than the overall U.S. average residential natural gas rate of $9.74 per Mcf in January. [3]
More about North Dakota
About North Dakota
North Dakota ranks 46th among all states in the U.S. with a population of approximately 672,591. [4]
Solar Energy in ND
To learn more about solar energy and solar power in North Dakota, or for additional solar-related resources in ND, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
Did you know?
Various missions to space by different countries are known to utilize solar energy as a main power source.