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Solar Energy in Dolton, SD

Solar Energy in Dolton

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Dolton with an average of 6.64 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Dolton

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Dolton

The total length of the day in Dolton, SD today (April 20, 2024) will be 13 hours and 45 minutes. [More]

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Dolton, SD Solar Energy

Solar Power in Dolton, SD

Solar Energy Data in Dolton, SD

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Dolton, SD

Solar Radiation Data in Dolton

Based on historical Dolton, 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 Dolton. [1]

Dolton has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.04 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 10% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.51 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Dolton that are always titled at the latitude of Dolton (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.8 kWh/m2/day, or about 19% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.04 kWh/m2/day and approximately 6% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.51 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 Dolton

Solar Radiation Data in Dolton, SD

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Dolton, SD

Solar Radiation Data in Dolton

Dolton, SD has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.09 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Dolton is July with an average of 6.64 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 6.15 kWh/m2/day and June at 6 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Dolton (South Dakota) are December with an average of 2.94 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.48 kWh/m2/day and November at 4.08 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Dolton

The average monthly solar radiation level in Dolton, SD, of 5.09 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 30% 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: Dolton vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Dolton

  • Sunrise/Sunset for April 20, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:35 am
    • Sunset: 8:20 pm
    • Length of Day: 13:45
Solar Energy Statistics for Dolton

Best Months for Solar in Dolton

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.64 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (6.28 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (6.69 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.76 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Dolton

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Solar Power Output in Dolton

The Power of Solar in Dolton, SD

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Dolton, SD

Solar Radiation Data in Dolton

Dolton (SD) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5828.88 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Dolton is July with an average of 611.08 kWhac, followed by May at 576.07 kWhac and August at 569.81 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Dolton (South Dakota) are December with an average of 304.68 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 362.58 kWhac and February at 385.05 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Dolton

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Weather Forecast for Dolton, SD [5]

Sat Apr 20
44°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 30°F
Max: 48°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 45%
Cloud cover: 29%
Sun Apr 21
53°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 33°F
Max: 57°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 35%
Cloud cover: 0%
Mon Apr 22
65°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 46°F
Max: 66°F
Fresh Breeze: 18 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 48%
Cloud cover: 98%
Tue Apr 23
44°F
Light Rain
Min: 41°F
Max: 50°F
Strong breeze: 25 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 81%
Cloud cover: 46%
Wed Apr 24
52°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 36°F
Max: 52°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 52%
Cloud cover: 83%
Thu Apr 25
51°F
Light Rain
Min: 43°F
Max: 56°F
Fresh Breeze: 23 mps ESE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 66%
Cloud cover: 82%

More about Dolton

About Dolton

The town of Dolton, SD in Turner County has an approximate population of 37. [6]

Dolton Solar Power

Dolton, SD Solar Energy

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

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