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Solar Energy in Fruitdale, SD

Solar Energy in Fruitdale

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Fruitdale with an average of 6.94 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Fruitdale

Solar panels in Fruitdale that always track the sun throughout the day will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in Fruitdale

The total length of the day in Fruitdale, SD today (March 28, 2024) will be 12 hours and 36 minutes. [More]

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Fruitdale, SD Solar Energy

Solar Power in Fruitdale, SD

Solar Energy Data in Fruitdale, SD

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Fruitdale, SD

Solar Radiation Data in Fruitdale

Based on historical Fruitdale, SD data, solar panels that always track the sun throughout the day will produce the maximum solar energy output in Fruitdale. [1]

Fruitdale has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.23 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 19% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 5.22 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Fruitdale that are always titled at the latitude of Fruitdale (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.17 kWh/m2/day, or about 22% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.23 kWh/m2/day and approximately 1% less than the average monthly DNI of 5.22 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 Fruitdale

Solar Radiation Data in Fruitdale, SD

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Fruitdale, SD

Solar Radiation Data in Fruitdale

Fruitdale, SD has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.35 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Fruitdale is July with an average of 6.94 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 6.8 kWh/m2/day and June at 6.59 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Fruitdale (South Dakota) are December with an average of 3.25 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.63 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.87 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Fruitdale

The average monthly solar radiation level in Fruitdale, SD, of 5.35 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 36% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 19% 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: Fruitdale vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Fruitdale

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 28, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:41 am
    • Sunset: 7:17 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:36
Solar Energy Statistics for Fruitdale

Best Months for Solar in Fruitdale

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.94 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (6.69 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (7.78 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (7.17 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Fruitdale

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Solar Power Output in Fruitdale

The Power of Solar in Fruitdale, SD

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Fruitdale, SD

Solar Radiation Data in Fruitdale

Fruitdale (SD) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5996.9 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Fruitdale is July with an average of 616.07 kWhac, followed by August at 613.37 kWhac and June at 585.61 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Fruitdale (South Dakota) are December with an average of 331.17 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 369.87 kWhac and November at 374.84 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Fruitdale

Fruitdale Electricity Costs

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Fruitdale Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Fruitdale, SD [5]

Thu Mar 28
53°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 30°F
Max: 61°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps ESE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 39%
Cloud cover: 86%
Fri Mar 29
40°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 37°F
Max: 50°F
Fresh Breeze: 22 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 68%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat Mar 30
35°F
Snow
Min: 32°F
Max: 37°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps ESE
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 90%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Mar 31
35°F
Snow
Min: 32°F
Max: 35°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps ESE
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 95%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Apr 1
32°F
Snow
Min: 32°F
Max: 35°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps ESE
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 99%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 2
44°F
Few Clouds
Min: 27°F
Max: 51°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 81%
Cloud cover: 21%

More about Fruitdale

About Fruitdale

The town of Fruitdale, SD in Butte County has an approximate population of 64. [6]

Fruitdale Solar Power

Fruitdale, SD Solar Energy

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

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