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Solar Energy in Alcester, SD

Solar Energy in Alcester

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Alcester with an average of 6.51 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Alcester

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Alcester

The total length of the day in Alcester, SD today (March 29, 2024) will be 12 hours and 37 minutes. [More]

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Alcester, SD Solar Energy

Solar Power in Alcester, SD

Solar Energy Data in Alcester, SD

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Alcester, SD

Solar Radiation Data in Alcester

Based on historical Alcester, 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 Alcester. [1]

Alcester has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.02 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 9% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.41 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Alcester that are always titled at the latitude of Alcester (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.74 kWh/m2/day, or about 18% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.02 kWh/m2/day and approximately 7% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.41 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 Alcester

Solar Radiation Data in Alcester, SD

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Alcester, SD

Solar Radiation Data in Alcester

Alcester, SD has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.06 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Alcester is July with an average of 6.51 kWh/m2/day, followed by June at 6.05 kWh/m2/day and August at 6.03 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Alcester (South Dakota) are December with an average of 3.21 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.26 kWh/m2/day and November at 4.07 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Alcester

The average monthly solar radiation level in Alcester, SD, of 5.06 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: Alcester vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Alcester

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 29, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:12 am
    • Sunset: 7:49 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:37
Solar Energy Statistics for Alcester

Best Months for Solar in Alcester

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.51 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (6.2 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (6.41 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.67 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Alcester

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Solar Power Output in Alcester

The Power of Solar in Alcester, SD

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Alcester, SD

Solar Radiation Data in Alcester

Alcester (SD) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5799.73 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Alcester is July with an average of 592.5 kWhac, followed by May at 570.37 kWhac and August at 558.02 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Alcester (South Dakota) are December with an average of 338.75 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 342.61 kWhac and February at 401.28 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Alcester

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Alcester Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Alcester, SD [5]

Fri Mar 29
56°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 36°F
Max: 58°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps ESE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 60%
Cloud cover: 72%
Sat Mar 30
47°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 34°F
Max: 51°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 51%
Cloud cover: 84%
Sun Mar 31
51°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 39°F
Max: 51°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps ENE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 66%
Cloud cover: 96%
Mon Apr 1
43°F
Light Rain
Min: 38°F
Max: 43°F
Fresh Breeze: 21 mps NNE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 83%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 2
41°F
Rain And Snow
Min: 32°F
Max: 45°F
Fresh Breeze: 22 mps N
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 59%
Cloud cover: 58%
Wed Apr 3
50°F
Few Clouds
Min: 32°F
Max: 55°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 44%
Cloud cover: 12%

More about Alcester

About Alcester

The city of Alcester, SD in Union County has an approximate population of 807. [6]

Alcester Solar Power

Alcester, SD Solar Energy

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

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